Tournament Information
As this idea evolved from a simple fishing trip in 2004 held in memory of my father, Clark Shuler, family friend Brian Orr and I decided to forge an event that not only provides an opportunity for friends to gather, have fun, and catch world class sport fish, but to also make a difference.
The Silver Kings Against Cancer (SKAC) goal is to generate as much money as possible each year for the Shands Children's Cancer Hospital in Gainesville, Florida (Go Gators!). At Shands Children's Hospital, philanthropy turns ideas into treatments and hypotheses into cures. We are proud to be a contributor in support of this philosophy. SKAC is proud to support Shands.
The 2010 Silver Kings tournament structure is as follows:
- 20 boat maximum
- $375 entry fee per team goes directly to Shands Hospital's Childrens Cancer Program
- A team consists of three (3) anglers and their boat
- 1st Place team has entry fee refunded
- 1st Place team members receive individual trophies
- All participants will receive gifts from our sponsers including companies like Columbia Sportswear, Saltlife, and C&H Lures.
Congratulations to 2009's winners:
- Winning Team - My Three Sons
- Captain Mike Shuler
- Big Fish Angler - Richard Hathaway
- Co-Anglers
- Brian Orr
- Steven Shuler
- Cody Prather (Cameraman)
Thanks for your interest in SKAC. Take the challenge and make a difference. See you in May 2010!
Who We Are Helping
MichaelMichael was diagnosed with a brain tumor called Fibrillary Astrocytoma, Grade II at the age of eight, when he had begun to show significant symptoms; he had lost the use of his right arm and was dragging his right foot. Michael’s parents had been given little hope until they were referred to Shands Children’s Hospital at the University of Florida. During their first visit to Shands, University of Florida physicians immediately scheduled a biopsy to determine the type of tumor and grade. The tumor was inoperable, but specialists found that radiation treatments had been successful in other cases. Michael completed six weeks of radiation treatments. The treatment course was quite a journey for the family; Michael required care 24 hours a day, 7-days a week. Given his age and the location of the tumor, the side effects of the tumor and radiation were difficult to manage, but Michael and his family fought a valiant fight. Today, Michael is a thriving young boy. He returns to Shands every six months for an MRI. This past year he returned to school and has just passed the FCAT on grade level. He rides his bike and likes to play baseball and football. He also is learning to play the guitar. |
For information about how to participate contact
Mike Shuler at mshuler@waterandair.com, 352.359.1007
or Brian Orr at 214.773.3117.
Information regarding our affiliation with Shands
for this project can be found at
www.shands.org/public/donate/events.asp.