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!!!!

Year

Fundraising Highlights

1999

$11,250 Tournament’s first year, held in Red Wing, MN.

2000

$26, 395 First year a St. Jude running event was tied to the Tournament.

2001

$30,815 Tournament moved to October due to spring floods.

2002

$31,250 Tournament moved to Lake City, MN.

2003

$54,824 First year that boat starting position was linked to fundraising level.

2004

$72,564 

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.

2006

$101,412 First year a pre-tournament fundraiser was held to increase overall fundraising.

2007

$119,000 Multiple pre-tournament fundraising events by angler teams. First year a complete Stratos 176XT boat and motor package given away!

2008

$127,000 Multiple pre-tournament fundraising events by angler teams.  Enhanced pay outs for those raising at least $1500.

2009

$121,800 Enhanced pay outs for those raising at least $1500.

2010

$131,000 Raised!! Goal Achieved!

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!