
The fundraiser, which is being joined for the first time this year by Outdoor Channel, will be hosted by pro-fisherman and angler Joe Thomas, star of the Outdoor Channel show, "Ultimate Match Fishing." Since its inception, "Ultimate Catch" has been organized by Child Focus, a non-profit agency that provides many vital support services and resources to enrich the lives of children living in foster care in Southern Nevada.
"Ultimate Catch" will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Captain's Cove Restaurant at The Lakes, located at 2902 Lake East Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada. A schedule of events at the fundraiser is as follows:
- 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.: Fundraiser Dinner
- 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Fishing Match - Each child will get the opportunity to compete in this fishing tournament to see who reels in the largest fish of the night.
- 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Art Expressions - Unfinished Decoy Ducks supplied by Outdoor Channel will be given to each child to paint and design as they choose. The finished ducks will be available for purchase to the public to help raise funds for Child Focus.
"We are honored to contribute to the 'Ultimate Catch' fundraiser," said Tom Hornish, COO for Outdoor Channel. "Child Focus creates opportunities for children to develop individual strengths while spending quality time outdoors with their siblings. Outdoor Channel and Joe Thomas are eager to get behind such a cause."
"Cox Communications recognizes the importance of family and we are proud to partner with the Outdoor Channel on this exciting event for the children of Child Focus," said Steve Schorr, vice president of public and government affairs at Cox Communications Las Vegas. "Children, families and education are very important to us," said Schorr. "We commend organizations like Child Focus and are proud to be a part of their effort to encourage and support sibling preservation."
"Child Focus is grateful for the generous support of our partners (Cox Communications, Outdoor Channel, NV Energy, Wild Truffles Catering, Captain's Cove Bistro, Bass Pro Shops) that are assisting with the 4th annual 'Ultimate Catch Sibling Preservation Fishing Event'" said Jeff Grandy, event coordinator for Child Focus. "Sibling Preservation events provides separated siblings living in foster care the opportunity to bond and develop their relationship that might otherwise be limited to supervised visitations. The sibling relationship is often the longest relationship in ones life. Child Focus is proud to offer sibling preservation programming for the youth of Southern Nevada."
Outdoor Channel takes viewers around the world, sharing unmatched thrills and experiences through the eyes of esteemed outdoor personalities. Providing the highest quality fishing, hunting and adventure programming, the network has several popular shows including "Ultimate Match Fishing," an HD original.
About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. owns and operates Outdoor Channel, America's leader in outdoor TV, and Winnercomm Inc., an Emmy Award winning production and interactive company. Outdoor Channel offers programming that captures the excitement of hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road motorsports, adventure and the Western lifestyle and can be viewed on multiple platforms including high definition, video-on-demand, as well as on a dynamic broadband website. Winnercomm Inc. is one of America's largest and highest quality producers of live sporting events and sports series for cable and broadcast television. Winnercomm also owns and operates the patented Skycam and CableCam aerial camera systems which provide dramatic overhead camera angles for major sports events, including college and NFL football. For more information please visit www.outdoorchannel.com.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com.
About Child Focus
Child Focus is a non-profit agency, providing many vital supportive services and resources enriching the lives of children living in foster care in Southern Nevada.
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