Armchair Anglers Announces 2011 Fund Raising Sweepstakes
Grand Prize: Three days and three nights for 2 at the Silver King Lodge in Costa Rica. Home of World Class Tarpon Fishing!
This is the most important program toward our efforts to purchase a accessible tournament rigged fishing boat. Ticket contributions are $5 each. Five tickets for a $20 contribution gives you an extra chance to win!
Click here for PDF brochure.
To purchase tickets, please contact Jim Hargaden: Jim@ArmchairAnglers.org, or call: 954-258-3056.
We accept PayPal
Lance A. Benson, born without legs, is fly fisherman, outdoorsman, marathon competitor, and writer. Residing in Miami, Florida, Mr. Benson is a staff writer and journalist for the Armchair Anglers a nonprofit organization empowering people with disabilities to participate in light tackle angling. Mr. Benson also volunteers his time to give motivational speeches to the local school system.
Whenever he is not fishing, training for a marathon or working out, he enjoys playing electric and acoustic guitar, and spending time with his wife Yuli.
lance.a.benson@gmail.com
305-491-7448
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