
St Jude / Dick Hiley Memorial Bass Classic
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History
and Goals
Over $875,000 raised to date!!!!
Help us reach $1,000,000!!!!
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Year |
Fundraising Highlights |
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1999 |
$11,250 Tournament’s first year, held in Red Wing, MN. |
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2000 |
$26, 395 First year a St. Jude running event was tied to the Tournament. |
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2001 |
$30,815 Tournament moved to October due to spring floods. |
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2002 |
$31,250 Tournament moved to Lake City, MN. |
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2003 |
$54,824 First year that boat starting position was linked to fundraising level. |
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2004 |
$72,564 |
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2005 |
$79,005 Tournament renamed to honor the memory of Dick Hiley, one of the tournament’s founders who lost his own battle with cancer. |
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2006 |
$101,412 First year a pre-tournament fundraiser was held to increase overall fundraising. |
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2007 |
$119,000 Multiple pre-tournament fundraising events by angler teams. First year a complete Stratos 176XT boat and motor package given away! |
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2008 |
$127,000 Multiple pre-tournament fundraising events by angler teams. Enhanced pay outs for those raising at least $1500. |
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2009 |
$121,800 Enhanced pay outs for those raising at least $1500. |
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2010 |
$131,000 Raised!! Goal Achieved! |
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2011 |
Help us reach our goal of $135,000 to put the
Grand Total over $1 Million!!!! |
Please see
scheduled event fundraisers and show your support!
The Tournament
“13th Annual Dick Hiley Memorial
St. Jude Bass Classic”
April 30th and May 1st, 2011
Wabasha, MN
Headquarters: Slippery’s
Hosted by: Zumbro Valley Bassmasters
Of Rochester, MN And
The Wabasha, MN Chamber of Commerce
How You Can Help – Sponsor Benefits
Cash Donations
- Directly to St. Jude
- To Tournament or Fundraisers to be
“multiplied” via raffles or incentives.
Merchandise Donations
- To Fundraisers for raffle, auction, or
door prizes for paid admission.
- To Tournament for fundraising
performance and paid entry incentive.
See Sponsor
Level Benefit Sheet For
Advertising, Promo, Publicity
Opportunities
All Donations are Tax Deductible!