Fishing Tournament Reminder and Fall Program Update
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Just 2 weeks away!
4th Annual Fishing Tournament Fundraiser
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Hosted at Riverside Café
Catch and Release - $9,000 in Prize Money - Great Cause
Come out and help us help more kids stay healthy and have fun!
All proceeds benefit at-risk youth in Indian River County
Deadline and registration is October 16th at 6pm
Deadline and registration is October 16th at 6pm
Thank You 2026 Sponsors
Jaime Yordan • Bill & Mac Antle • George E Warren LLC • Riverside Cafe • Tunaskin Aquatic Apparel • Tom Collins Insurance Agency • John McConnell • Vero Grounds • Anne Wallace and Dan Downey One Sotheby’s International Realty • Captain Hiram's • Sailfish Brewery • Citrus Grillhouse
If you want to support our cause, we still have sponsor options available
Please contact Lynn Southerly at lsouth1072@gmail.com
Fall 2026 Program Highlights
When you participate in our fundraising events, we can help more kids!
This Fall we are supporting 18 unique programs which will serve over 2,270 children. The programs include Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Cheerleading, Academic and Career development, Basketball, Equine, Gardening, Pickleball, Table-tennis and more! Here are some highlights of a few.
Junior Tennis Development
Hosted at Riverside Racket Complex
The Junior Development Tennis Program provides the next stage in a young athlete's tennis journey. Designed for students who have discovered a passion for the game through our other MFCF tennis programs, this smaller-group environment offers more focused coaching, advanced drills, and increased opportunities for skill development. These dedicated players are building the foundation to become the next generation of competitive tennis athletes in our community.
Sebastian Elementary Garden Club
This fall, we are supporting our third school-based gardening program, expanding our gardening initiative now to three separate schools throughout Indian River County. The Turtley Green Squad Gardening Club provides students with hands-on opportunities to learn about gardening, nutrition, responsibility, teamwork, and healthy living. What began with just three student participants has grown to 28 registered students with the help of our funding. As the Club continues to grow, it helping students develop lifelong healthy habits while fostering a connection with nature and nutrition.
Vero Beach Rotary Kids Triathlon
The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation is proud to continue its partnership with the Rotary Kids Triathlon for the third consecutive year. This year, the Rotary Kids Triathlon expects nearly 500 young athletes, making it one of the largest and fastest-growing youth triathlons in Florida. Together, we are helping ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate, regardless of financial hardship, disability, or skill level. If your child wants to participate in the pre event fitness training and triathlon, click here to get more information and register.