Originally published at Orange County Catholic
THE ORANGE COUNTY Chapter of the Knights of Columbus recently completed their third Fish for Life! excursion for 2024 on the waters off of Dana Point.
THE CREW OF THE FISHING VESSEL DANA PRIDE MAKE PREPARATIONS BEFORE DEPARTING WITH FISH FOR LIFE! ANGLERS AND THEIR SPONSORS AND FISHING LEADERS DURING THE EXCURSION SPONSORED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. PHOTOS BY RON KUZLIK/DIOCESE OF ORANGE
Fish for Life! is a California-based non-profit that was started over a lunchtime discussion in 2009 by founder and chief executive officer, Jim Holden, and his friend Jeffrey Kutcher, who has cerebral palsy.
The mission of Fish for Life! is to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by providing fun fishing trips for them to enjoy.
FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD SHEILA PROUDLY DISPLAYS HER CATCH OF THE DAY WITH DANA PRIDE CREW MEMBER SPENCER WILLIAMS DURING THE FISH FOR LIFE! EXCURSION SPONSORED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
“It is designed to provide love and inspiration while teaching fishing skills and creating memorable experiences,” Holden said.
According to Orange County Chapter Knights of Columbus Vice President Louis Gardner, the chapter has sponsored dozens of these trips
