Stephanie's Spearing For Leukemia

Stephanie's Spearing For Leukemia

April 18th Caspar Ca.

As many of you know the NorCal dive community is an extended family. Recently some of our family members, Danny and Stephanie Clark, received some shocking news.

Stephanie was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. We want to rally around Steph and her husband Danny, and support them during this difficult & challenging time.

Everyone who has met Stephanie knows she's a one of kind person. There's nothing she wouldn't do for someone she cared about. Now, it's our turn to show her how much we care.

With the diagnosis of Leukemia comes financial hardship. We all know that doctor's visits, co-pays, unpaid time off work for sick days, travel for care, medications, and a whole host of financial issues erupt in the face of health care.

The Norcal Underwater Hunters will be hosting a “Fun Dive” event along with a Raffle and BBQ to help raise funds for the upcoming costs Danny and Stephanie will be facing.

We will be holding this event on April 18th at Stephanie's favorite Beach, Caspar Ca.

The day will consist of us all gathering at Caspar that morning and all doing a fun dive. Then at about 2pm we will be back to the beach for the raffle and BBQ. We will be selling raffle tickets the day of the event, and all proceeds go to Danny and Stephanie.

The focus of this day is good times and good vibes and to bring some cheer and support to those in need.

In addition to the Fun Dive/Raffle and BBQ,  there is a GoFundMe account has been set up for those who may not be able to make the event:

http://www.gofundme.com/m24dl0

Some of us may not be able to help with a monetary donation, so any and all support is appreciated...prayers and good thoughts especially!

Please help support Steph & Danny in her journey to kick cancer's butt! Even the smallest donation could make the biggest difference! If you cannot donate, please send positive thoughts!!

Thank you in advance!!

Please contact me or Matt Mattison with any questions, or thoughts on additional ways to help.

Matt Mattison
707-478-1504
Mattmattison707@yahoo.com

We already have several awesome and generous sponsors donating to Stephanie’s Raffle table:


-Kodiak Morasky donated some Hand made Abalone Fish Hook pendants

-Jim Long of GSO donated some bottles of wine

-Tony Gozzarino donated a brand new Rob Allen 70 speargun

-Dano from Mako donated a brand new 2 piece 5mm Open cell wet suit.

-Jason Holiday donated a 3-piece pole spear

-Jack Johnson and Matt Copeland donated a cruise on the sailing vessel "Sensei" from San Francisco Sailing Adventures

The Seawind Cruise, all inclusive 6 persons cruise around the bay (booze not included, bring your own)
An $800.00 Value and hopefully a prime prize for the raffle table.
For more info, go to gotsailing.com and check out the Seawind Cruise package

-Jack Pollard of Pacific Sportsmen donated a wet suit

-Rhonda Stubs of Ikelite donated a PC series L.E.D flash light

-Tom Bieri donated some handmade Stoneware

-Horizon dive charters donated some shirts and hats

-Aaron Crist of Crist Pole Spears donated a pole spear and some other dive gear

-Sand Dollar dive charters donated a free, three day trip Sept. 18th-- 20th for one person to the Cortez Bank

-John Banks donated 2 banks boards

-National divers float line, Fish stringers and dive bag, abalone gauges and Ab Iron

-Red Triangle Spearfishing dive shop donated some high end carbon fiber fins or a carbon fiber speargun, and float lines and wedge weights

-Stewarts point Store and Restaurant

-Gulalalla Hotel

-Mantis Spear fishing dive shop - pole spear

-Eric Anderson donated some abalone bolo ties

-Matt Barnz donated some hand crafted knifes

-Joe Flores (bloodbath) from Pacific Nalu Dive Co. donated 3- Kayak flag mounts and 3 Hawg Troughs

-Walter Inman BBQ and Beer.

-GoBro Grips

-FishingFortheCure donated a bad ass hand made wooden pen

And many more to come!!


Huge thanks to everyone who has donated prizes or $, plans on coming up to the raffle, or has sent good vibes, thoughts and prayers!!

There is a "Stephanie's Spearing For Leukemia" facebook page here with a ton of great info on camping and lodging options close to Casper:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1544293439186846/

TICKET PRICING INFO:

1 ticket for $5
5 tickets for $20
10 tickets for $40
15 tickets for $60
20 tickets for $80
30 tickets for $100

Tickets will be sold at the event, and you must be present to win.

If you can't make the event and you really want to enter the raffle, you can send your $ with someone who is going and they can get you a ticket and bring your prize back with them.

 

Sincerely,

Jim

ps...my original plan was to do another Top2Bottom (T2B) event on the same day (4/18) as the raffle/BBQ, but then realized hook and line is still closed at that time! DOH!!   

BUT, we will still be doing a T2B once hook and line is opened up...date and location TBD...have already commissioned a Piscean Plaque for winner...and you KNOW it will kick ass!! 

Count us in!

Count us in!

 

Thanks Andy!!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

ps...my original plan was to do another Top2Bottom (T2B) event on the same day (4/18) as the raffle/BBQ, but then realized hook and line is still closed at that time! DOH!!   

Rockfish season is proposed to open April 1st this year. But it's not set in stone yet.

ps...my original plan was to do another Top2Bottom (T2B) event on the same day (4/18) as the raffle/BBQ, but then realized hook and line is still closed at that time! DOH!!   

Rockfish season is proposed to open April 1st this year. But it's not set in stone yet.

LOL!...that would be killer if so!!

You heard any rumors of when the "official" word will get out??

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Captain George from the Sand Dollar is donating a free trip to the Cortes bank on 9/18 for the raffle table!!

 

http://www.sanddollarcharters.com/

I want that trip!!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

I'll see if I can put a little something together for your raffle Jim.

   Can we purchase tickets if not going to the event?

Bill

WOW!!

 

Prizes have been POURING in!!

Here is an updated list of prizes/sponsors:

-Kodiak Morasky donated some Hand made Abalone Fish Hook pendants

-Jim Long of GSO donated some bottles of wine

-Tony Gozzarino donated a brand new Rob Allen 70 speargun

-Dano from Mako donated a brand new 2 piece 5mm Open cell wet suit.

-Jason Holiday donated a 3-piece pole spear

-Jack Johnson and Matt Copeland donated a cruise on the sailing vessel "Sensei" from San Francisco Sailing Adventures

The Seawind Cruise, all inclusive 6 persons cruise around the bay (booze not included, bring your own)
An $800.00 Value and hopefully a prime prize for the raffle table.
For more info, go to gotsailing.com and check out the Seawind Cruise package

-Jack Pollard of Pacific Sportsmen donated a wet suit

-Rhonda Stubs of Ikelite donated a PC series L.E.D flash light

-Tom Bieri donated some handmade Stoneware

-Horizon dive charters donated some shirts and hats

-Aaron Crist of Crist Pole Spears donated a pole spear and some other dive gear

-Sand Dollar dive charters donated a free, three day trip Sept. 18th-- 20th for one person to the Cortez Bank

-John Banks donated 2 banks boards

-National divers float line, Fish stringers and dive bag, abalone gauges and Ab Iron

-Red Triangle Spearfishing dive shop donated some high end carbon fiber fins or a carbon fiber speargun, and float lines and wedge weights

-Stewarts point Store and Restaurant

-Gulalalla Hotel

-Mantis Spear fishing dive shop - pole spear

-Eric Anderson donated some abalone bolo ties

-Matt Barnz donated some hand crafted knifes

-Joe Flores (bloodbath) from Pacific Nalu Dive Co. donated 3- Kayak flag mounts and 3 Hawg Troughs

-Walter Inman BBQ and Beer.

-GoBro Grips

-FishingFortheCure donated a bad ass hand made wooden pen (pics attached!) 

Huge thanks to everyone who has donated prizes or $, plans on coming up to the raffle, or has sent good vibes, thoughts and prayers!!

There is a "Stephanie's Spearing For Leukemia" facebook page here with a ton of great info on camping and lodging options close to Casper:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1544293439186846/

TICKET PRICING INFO:

1 ticket for $5
5 tickets for $20
10 tickets for $40
15 tickets for $60
20 tickets for $80
30 tickets for $100

Tickets will be sold at the event, and you must be present to win.

If you can't make the event and you really want to enter the raffle, you can send your $ with someone who is going and they can get you a ticket and bring your prize back with them.

AND, if you want to make a donation you can always do so here:

http://www.gofundme.com/m24dl0

Thanks again to everyone for your support, hope to see a lot of you up there, and just let me know if you have any questions. If I don't know the answer I can find it out and post it here.

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Howdy all the event is approaching and coming upon us fast and will be here before we know it. I wanted to go over a few things about the event. Diver sign in will start at 8am give or take a few min. As for the diving this is a fun dive relaxed diving, I am sure divers will be teaming up and heading out for a day of fun. If you need a partner or someone to dive with just ask we will help find a buddy. This is open to all free and scuba diver remembers this day is about good time’s good vibes and coming together as a community. Raffle ticket sales will be done throughout the day at the below cost break down
1   ticket for $5
5   tickets for $20
10 tickets for $40
15 tickets for 60
20 tickets for $80
30 tickets for $100

As for the BBQ wrist bands will be sold for $10 dollars and we will be serving hamburgers, hotdogs the usual BBQ sides and chips and soda. The BBQ will served around 1pm

I would like to thank all of the following awesome and very generous sponsors that have donated and help make this raffle table one of the best in Norcal event history.

Tony Sedillo from Venture Hawai'i Movement donating some apparel

Brandon Gross from One Breath Freediving Apparel- Donating some T shirts

Austin Derry underwater prints

Tony Sedillo of Venture Hawai'i Movement.

Miguel Castaneda and wife Donating Abalone necklace

Mike Nova Tony Custom built 33 inch Spear-gun

Silais Andre and Marin Dive Center donating some dive gear

Dale Mantei Donated 5 pure silver coins$25 dollars

Hypoxia Spearfishing Apparel – Gift package.

Paul Gery gift certificate for an abalone wall mounts.

Nick Stone donating - Mud and Mineral baths for 2 from Baths at Roman Spa in beautiful Calistoga.

PrincetonTec.com – donating a couple of dive lights.

Neptonic systems donating a float line

Keith from Pelican Products for donating some dive lights.

Pelagic donating a gift package.  Shirts and hats

Thomas Boyken of Sports tube – donating a sports tube case.

Chris Chaput of Sea Sniper for donating a gift package.  Sweat shirt and 75cm gun.

Jerry Clapper – Pole spear,Dive Knife, Trident spear gun bungi

Jerome and Becky Gamble from Spearing Magazine for donating some subscription gift certificates and T shirts.

Amado Bachar donating some of his awesome artwork
 
Speared Apparel

Luis Hernandez and Shannon Anderson  donating a case of wine

Xcel. donated several pair of booties.

Tim Hatler of Palapas Ventana

Docks Locks ( https://www.dockslocks.com/ ) It's a locking system for a Stand Up Paddle board or a Surf Board.

Bonnie Carmichael and Armor bags

Daryl Wong T shirts,stickers and real and shooting line.

Zachary OHara from Mares.  donated a Viper pro 90 w/ reel & a gun bag.

Trevor Goodrich   donating some Gyotaku‎ fish prints.


Jill  RIFFE International. donated 2 shirts, 2 Mantis mask & 1 Riffe hat

Dylan Taube - Guided mushroom hunt and gift basket

Blake From Subsurface Progression Dive shop - Donated a D4i Free dive watch

Joe Labus and Family - Donating 10pounds of beef.

Petros from Maverick America Spearfishing - Open cell wet suit

Scott Taylor of Seals Water Sports - Al1000NP flash light $180 dollar value

Brad Carter- handmade ceramic bowl.

Greg and Chisato from Keli Ocean sports have donated a wet suit

Rebecca Ann,  Monica Alvidrez and at&t Carmichael - water proof blue tooth speaker event

Kath Cosby-  25$ cash donation.

Darrell walker from Trident (10 T-shirts & stickers) 

High Sierra Divers will be donating free dive watch & free dive fins.

Scubapro donated Nova fins & synergy twin mask.

Lisa & Alice Garrett of the Naked Ladies of Miller Ridge are donating some ocean theme greeting cards and then Lisa Garrett of Rust-N-Peace is donated a beautifully handcrafted rustic birdhouse

David Little at little organic farm donated 100 lbs of potatoes for the BBQ

Tim Furlong - 10-15 pounds of Beef

Bill Perryman Hand crafted pen

Sturgill spearfishing = Long sleeve T shirt

Jim Long of GSO donated some bottles of wine

Tony Gozzarino Donated a brand new Rob Alan 70 speargun

Dano from Mako Donated a brand new 2 piece 7mm Open cell wet suit.

Jason Holiday donated a 3-piece pole spear

Jack Johnson and Matt Copeland donated
A cruise on the sailing vessel "Sensei" from San Francisco Sailing Adventures
The Seawind Cruise, all inclusive 6 persons cruise around the bay (booze not included, bring your own)An $800.00 Value and hopefully a prime prize for the raffle table.
For more info, go to gotsailing.com and check out the Seawind Cruise package  and a after dive Wash station

Jack Pollard of Pacific Sportsmen donated a wet suit

Rhonda Stubs of Ikelite Donated a PC series L.E.D flash light

Tom Bieri donated some handmade Stoneware

Horizon dive charters donated some shirts and hats

Aaron Crist of Crist Pole Spears donated a pole spear and some other dive gear

Sand Dollar dive charters donated a free, Three day trip Sept. 18th-- 20th for one to the Cortez Bank

John Banks 2 banks boards

National divers float line, Fish stringers and dive bag, abalone gauges and Ab Iron

Red Triangle Spearfishing dive shop - Some high end carbon fiber fins or a carbon fiber speargun-float lines and wedge weights

Stewart's point Store and Restaurant

Gulalalla Hotel

Mantis Spear fishing dive shop - pole spear

Eric Anderson some abalone bolo ties

Matt Barnz some hand crafted knifes

Joe Flores from Pacific Nalu Dive Co. 3- Kayak flag mounts and 3 Hawg Troughs 

Walter Inman BBQ and JBL blue tooth speaker

GoBro Grips


I look forward to seeing you all there, !!! This will be a great event with awesome people and prizes. Any questions feel to ask or send me a message.

Just a bump for this awesome raffle going on this Saturday.

Gonna be a great time with a ton of cool folks so if you can make it to Caspar you should!!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Who's going up??? Wife and I are heading up to Uke Fest at the Caspar Community Center for a few hours and then to hang out.

I will be there for a few hours at least.  A little BBQ, some beer and then I have to figure out how to get all my raffle winnings home. Plenty of great sponsors so everyone has a chance if they show up or have someone else buy their tickets. 

Be up with the fam in the afternoon.  Kid has a baseball game in the am so I'm (almost) glad the ocean isn't cooperating and I won't miss diving. But I am looking forward to meeting a few of you all face to face!

WOW!!

 

Amazing event, TON of super cool people, loads of great prizes and a LOT of raffle tix sold!!

Spent most of the day paddling with fuzz in BIG, BIG, BIG swells unsuccessfully looking for spots to dive 

But the raffle and the vibes and the PARTY after made me forget all about the lack of fish, and the small size of the abalone I took. 

Huge thanks to EVERYONE who helped one way or another, came out, or just sent good vibes.

 

 

Sincerely,

Jim

ps..will see tonight if I got any footage of the swells and surge worth throwing together for a vid. 

Man I had a great time. lots and lots of great people.