Kindlewood Cares

Online ticket sales end: June 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM EDT
Drawing held: Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Derby (Onota Lake, Pittsfield, MA)
By purchasing a $10 ticket, you are entered to win a unique fishing rod and reel combo. The MHX SJ843 rod is handcrafted and autographed with Jimmy Fund-themed colors. Thank you, Mudhole Custom Tackle, for providing the premium components that make this extraordinary project possible. It comes paired with a Spinning Reel.

Cast for a Cause: Handcrafted Rod Combo Raffle Entry

🎣 Make a Splash with Your Support - Join the 33rd Annual Harry A. Bateman Jimmy Fund Fishing Derby raffle for your chance to win a premium autographed custom fishing rod. For just $10 per ticket, you could win a meticulously handcrafted BardeRodz custom bass fishing rod, featuring components generously donated by Mud Hole Custom Tackle and signed by two fishing legends Brian Latimer and Gene Jensen (Flukemaster). ❤️ Fishing for a Cause - Every $10 ticket supports the Jimmy Fund's vital mission at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helping children in their fight against cancer. 100% of proceeds go directly to this incredible cause. 👨‍👦 Why I Built This Rod - This raffle honors the memory of my father Donald Barde and supports the Harry Bateman Memorial Fishing Derby, which continues Harry's legacy through his son's dedication to this meaningful cause. Every component of this rod has been carefully selected and crafted to create something truly special. 🏆 A Rod Worth Winning - This premium custom rod features:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Premium 7' medium-heavy fast action rod in Jimmy Fund colors</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Toray 45 million modulus blankwith Advanced Hardened Resin System for durability and sensitivity</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Jimmy Fund Themed marbling in the split grip with cork handles </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">CRB ELITE guides with diamond-polished Zirconium Oxide inserts</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">DUAL SIGNATURES from bass fishing pros Brian Latimer and Gene "Flukemaster" Jensen</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Includes matching reel for a complete fishing package</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Handcrafted by BardeRodz with professional-grade components donated by Mud Hole Custom Tackle - <a href="https://mudhole.com" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">https://mudhole.com</a></li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Personalized builder's signature and commemorative derby decal</li></ul>Important Details:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Online ticket sales end: Friday, June 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Drawing held: Saturday, June 7, 2025 at noon EDT during the Derby (Onota Lake, Pittsfield, MA)</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Free shipping within continental United States (additional charges apply outside the continental US)</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">The winner need not be present to win</li></ul>Cast your line into this opportunity to support a great cause while potentially winning a premium custom autographed rod that combines craftsmanship with compassion. This year's rod is extra special with signatures from TWO fishing celebrities! Every ticket helps write another chapter in the story of hope, community, and the fight against childhood cancer. This raffle is being administered via 501(c)3 charity - Kindlewood Cares, Inc.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name , I hope this message finds you well. We thank you for your generous participation in the “Cast for a Cause, Reel in Hope” raffle. Your contribution is not just about the chance to win a one-of-a-kind custom rod and reel signed by Brian Latimer and Gene "Flukemaster" Jensen; it’s a beacon of hope for the children supported by the Jimmy Fund. Your support plays a pivotal role in our ongoing battle against cancer and in keeping the spirit of the Harry Bateman fishing derby alive in memory of my dad, Donald Barde. Because of kind-hearted individuals like you, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. We’re all looking forward to the raffle drawing, and we wish you the best of luck! May your generosity return to you. Regardless of the outcome, you’ve already caught the most valuable prize: the joy of giving. Thank you once again for your support. Let’s keep the line of hope taut and the reel of kindness spinning. :-) Warm regards,Kindlewood Cares, Harry Bateman Fishing Derby, and Brian Barde

🎣 Make a Splash with Your Support - Join the 33rd Annual Harry A. Bateman Jimmy Fund Fishing Derby raffle for your chance to win a premium autographed custom fishing rod. For just $10 per ticket, you could win a meticulously handcrafted BardeRodz custom bass fishing rod, featuring components generously donated by Mud Hole Custom Tackle and signed by two fishing legends Brian Latimer and Gene Jensen (Flukemaster). ❤️ Fishing for a Cause - Every $10 ticket supports the Jimmy Fund's vital mission at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helping children in their fight against cancer. 100% of proceeds go directly to this incredible cause. 👨‍👦 Why I Built This Rod - This raffle honors the memory of my father Donald Barde and supports the Harry Bateman Memorial Fishing Derby, which continues Harry's legacy through his son's dedication to this meaningful cause. Every component of this rod has been carefully selected and crafted to create something truly special. 🏆 A Rod Worth Winning - This premium custom rod features:<ul><li>Premium 7' medium-heavy fast action rod in Jimmy Fund colors</li><li>Toray 45 million modulus blankwith Advanced Hardened Resin System for durability and sensitivity</li><li>Jimmy Fund Themed marbling in the split grip with cork handles </li><li>CRB ELITE guides with diamond-polished Zirconium Oxide inserts</li><li>DUAL SIGNATURES from bass fishing pros Brian Latimer and Gene "Flukemaster" Jensen</li><li>Includes matching reel for a complete fishing package</li><li>Handcrafted by BardeRodz with professional-grade components donated by Mud Hole Custom Tackle - <a href="https://mudhole.com" target="_blank">https://mudhole.com</a></li><li>Personalized builder's signature and commemorative derby decal</li></ul>Important Details:<ul><li>Online ticket sales end: Friday, June 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT</li><li>Drawing held: Saturday, June 7, 2025 at noon EDT during the Derby (Onota Lake, Pittsfield, MA)</li><li>Free shipping within continental United States (additional charges apply outside the continental US)</li><li>The winner need not be present to win</li></ul>Cast your line into this opportunity to support a great cause while potentially winning a premium custom autographed rod that combines craftsmanship with compassion. This year's rod is extra special with signatures from TWO fishing celebrities! Every ticket helps write another chapter in the story of hope, community, and the fight against childhood cancer. This raffle is being administered via 501(c)3 charity - Kindlewood Cares, Inc.

Kindlewood Cares

Cast for a Cause, Reel in Hope 2025 Handcrafted Rod & Reel combo Raffle

Cast for a Cause: Handcrafted Rod Combo Raffle Entry

US$10