8th Annual Charter Cup Fishing Tournament Results

Charter Cup Fishing Tournament Raised $563k for Charity

HYANNIS, MA, ISSUED July 16, 2024…… The 8th Annual Charter Cup Fishing Tournament raised $563,000 for twenty non-profits.

The 8^th Annual Charter Cup Fishing Tournament held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, raised over $563,000 for twenty non-profits with 100% of all funds raised going directly to the participating charities: Angel Flight NE sponsored by Andy Reardon & R A Villani, Inc., Barnstable Police K9 Foundation sponsored by Tavano Mechanical Systems & Cape Dairy, LLC, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands sponsored by Barnstable Police Department, Botello Lumber & New England Shutter Mills, Cape Abilities sponsored by Jaxtimer Landscaping, LLC & Pella Windows & Doors, Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod sponsored by Shepley Wood Products & Captain Jeff Perry – First Light Fishing Charters, Housing Assistance Corporation sponsored by Coastal Medical Transportation Services LLC & The Maffei Companies, Joslin Diabetes Center sponsored by E.J. Jaxtimer Builder, Inc. & KAM Appliances, May Institute sponsored by Carl F Riedell & Son, Inc., F.W. Webb Company & Stray Cat Sportfishing, Nantucket Boys & Girls Club sponsored by Mac Davis Flooring  & Wise Construction, Special Olympics MA sponsored by Bell Tower Mall & Residences, American Builders & Ward Construction, Tommy’s Place sponsored by Mid-Cape Home Centers, Marvin & The Davenport Companies, WellStrong supported by Bay Colony Concrete Forms, Inc., & Gibson Waterproofing, Yarmouth Police Foundation sponsored by Baxter’s Fish ‘N Chips, AeroCape Aviation & Emma Jack Charters, YMCA of Cape Cod sponsored by Joyce Landscaping, Inc., Always Green of Cape Cod, Inc., Cape Cod Financial Services.

It was a great day for fishing and fundraising with 25 boats and 125 anglers. The day ended at Baxter’s Fish ‘N Chips, Hyannis, with an award ceremony and a live auction that raised $25,950 to benefit Cape Kids Meals, The Family Pantry of Cape Cod, Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center, Cape Wellness Collaborative, and the Epilepsy Foundation of New England. The heaviest bluefish award went to Joslin Diabetes Center and the heaviest striped bass award went to Special Olympics MA. In addition, the Battle of the Badges heaviest striped bass award went to Habitat for Humanity and the heaviest bluefish award went to Tommy’s Place. The sportsmanship award was given to Andy Little for volunteering his time as weighmaster and continued contributions to the Charter Cup Fishing Tournament and the Cape Cod community.

“We raised over half a million dollars for twenty charities! This totals an astounding 2.2 million dollars raised over the last eight years. I would like to thank all of the sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers that made this fundraising event such a success. A special thank you goes to the Baxter Family and Baxter’s Fish ‘N Chips for their unwavering generosity and dedication to supporting our cause,” said E.J. Jaxtimer.

To learn more about the Charter Cup Fishing Tournament, please visit www.jaxtimer.com/chartercupfishingtournament