What happens when a group of local Charleston women with almost zero collective offshore fishing experience decides to enter South Carolina’s premier billfish tournament? You get an unforgettable story of community, laughter, and incredible impact.
In this episode, host Brian Cleary untangles the lines to explain a groundbreaking local event with a heart of gold. Joining the conversation are Kelly Carroll, organizer for a unique local tournament squad named team “Fishing for a Cause,” and Loyd Weston, Marina General Manager at the beautiful Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina. Kelly clears up the confusion behind the event’s names: her team is taking to the water from June 4th through June 17th to compete in the Carolina Ladies Billfish Classic—the first-ever all-female tournament of its kind in South Carolina targeting massive offshore species like Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and Tuna. The exciting tournament is a dedicated, charity-driven division of the historic, statewide Carolina Billfish Classic.
But the real heart of the story is why they are doing it. Team “Fishing for a Cause” is raising vital tournament funds for Share Our Suzy (SOS)—a beloved local non-profit originally founded as Save Our Suzy to support local photographer Suzy McGrane during her courageous battle with breast cancer. Following her legacy, SOS focuses entirely on the critical, everyday financial gaps that insurance doesn’t touch. They step in to pay for a patient’s mortgage, utility bills, groceries, car payments, childcare, and gas cards so cancer warriors can focus 100% on healing without facing financial devastation.
Tune in to hear how this self-proclaimed group of “newbie” lady anglers is proving you don’t need a lifetime of fishing experience to make massive waves of support for women fighting breast cancer in the Lowcountry. To follow their journey, get involved, or offer your support, connect with them on the Fishing for a Cause Facebook – We Need You! 🎣 page.
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