2012 Prize Drawing Winners!

The Jerseys for St. Jude prize drawing was held on Saturday, May 5th. Congratulations to all the winners...

1st Place, Dobyns Coalition Series Rod: R. Solheid.

2nd Place, G2 Gemini $150 Jersey Gift Certificate: D Maas.
3rd Place, Gann's Performance Tackle $100 Gift Certificate: G Stern.
4th Place, Gambler Lures $50 Gift Certificate: J. Mahs
5th Place, Gambler Lures $50 Gift Certificate: D. Hirchert
6th Place, Bass Tackle Depot $25 Gift Certificate: J. Leonard
7th Place, Bass Tackle Depot $25 Gift Certificate: C. Wheeler
8th Place, Bass Tackle Depot $25 Gift Certificate: M. Breukink
9th Place, Bass Tackle Depot $25 Gift Certificate: L. Wilson
10th Place, Bass Tackle Depot $25 Gift Certificate: K. Falligant
11th Place, Bass Tackle Depot $25 Gift Certificate: B. Krusel
12th Place, All Terrain Tackle lure package: B. Krusel

13th Place, All Terrain Tackle lure package: R. Chesmore

14th Place, Uncle Josh Lure Package: A. Platz

15th Place, Rod Glove & Reel Glove Package: M. Matkowski

16th Place, Rapala Giant Lure: A. Platz

17th Place, Johnson Fishing Team Workingman Schooler Rigs: D. Mancini
18th - 28th Place, MinnKota / Humminbird Gift Package:

• R. Chesmore
• T. Janssen
• T. Swanson
• P. Bernard
• D. Phillips
• M. Stodolka
• T. Blanchard
• M. Wagner
• JJ. Patton
• M. Miller

Thanks again to all the above-listed companies, professional anglers, and individuals who gave from their hearts and helped to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

JERSEYS FOR ST. JUDE SUCCESSFULLY RAISED $8,774!!!


We cannot thank you enough!!!

Week 6: FLW Outdoors Week! Team Kellogg's, FLW AOY, FWC Champ

We are very excited to launch FLW Outdoors Week! There are many exicting EBAY AUCTIONS that FLW Outdoors fans, bass fans, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital supporters will love!

First, we have a complete set of tournament jerseys from the 2011 Kellogg's Fishing Team to offer. The most exciting part of this auction is that also included is a "guide trip" on some of the most famous (and best fishing) lakes in the country. Imagine fishing with Dave Lefebre on Presque Isle Bay, or Greg Bohannan on Table Rock or Beaver Lakes, Jim Tutt on Lake O' The Pines, TX, or Shinichi Fukae on any one of the FLW Tour stops as he travels the country...

Next, the great people at FLW Outdoors have donated several tournament finalist jerseys - the same ones worn by anglers on the final days of some of FLW's most prestiguous events. These jerseys also double as a great way to collect FLW pros autographs on your own!

And, the reigning Forrest Wood Cup Champion (Scott Martin) and FLW Tour Angler of the Year (David Dudley) have donated their jerseys to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!

Last but not least, there are so many other FLW pros that have pitched-in to help make this week the largest and best yet! So, don't miss your chance to own a great jersey while helping out St. Jude!

Again, be sure to visit the EBAY AUCTIONS if you are interested in bidding! If you are looking to support the many children that St. Jude provides medical treatment for each year, feel free to donate directly HERE. For every $10 donated, you will receive one entry in a prize drawing to be held at the end of April. See earlier blog posts for more details. Thanks in advance for you consideration in supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Donate $10 and Win!

As a reminder on this "lucky" St. Patrick's Day, you can help to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital even if you are not interested in the jersey auctions... We have many great prizes, including:

1 - Dobyns Rods Coalition Series rod of your choice!
1 - $100 Gann's Performance Tackle gift certificate
1 - $150 G2 Gemini custom jersey gift certificate
1 - Johnson Fishing Team Workingman Schooler Rig set
2 - $50 Gambler Lures gift certificates
1 - Rapala giant lure
2 - All-Terrain Tackle jigs prize packages
1 - Rod Glove set of protective rod sleeve, reel covers, bait covers
1 - Uncle Josh tackle pack
10 - MinnKota / Humminbird youth T-shirt, hat lamp, key chain, cap package.

Just $10 gets you in the drawing. For every $10 increment, you will receive one entry into the prize drawing to be held at the end of April. The more you donate, the more chances you have to win, and the more prizes you can win! And, the best part is that the kids are the true winners when you support St. Jude!

Donate through: www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude

For the kids!

Week 5: Velvick, Combs, Lindner, Samson

This week, Jerseys for St. Jude is featuring several angling notables: Byron Velvick (B.A.S.S. winner, U.S.Open Champ, host of City Limits Fishing); Keith Combs (2011 Toyota Texas Bass Champion, Elite Series Angler); Al Lindner (In-Fisherman founder); and Bruce "Doc" Samson (RCL Walleye Champion). As with all jerseys, 100% of winning bid is donated directly to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

G2 GEMINI Jersey Gift Certificate!

One of the really neat auction items offered on EBay during Western Week is a $150 gift certificate from G2 GEMINI , the leader in custom made-to-order sublimated tournament jerseys & apparel! Gemini takes great pride in delivering top-of-the-line customer service, quality products and quick delivery. They offer a complete portfolio of full- and semi-custom jerseys using light weight, performance materials that will keep you comfortable all day.

Fishing fans may recognize many of the top B.A.S.S.  and FLW pros that sport Gemini jerseys in competition, including: Kevin VanDam, Denny Brauer, and Mike McClelland, among many others.

G2 Gemini was kind enough to donate two jersey gift certificates!!! One is being auctioned on EBay, while the second jersey is being offered in the prize drawing. (Simply donate $10 to through the link: www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude to qualify.)

Week 4: Western Week presented by BassTackleDepot.com

For decades, the west coast has served as the birthplace for numerous bass fishing techniques. This week, we offer jerseys from the best anglers of the west! Western legends Mike Folkestad, Gary Dobyns and Mike Long join current bass fishing standouts Brent Ehrler, Luke Clausen and Richard Dobyns in supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through this effort. G2 Gemini has also donated two $150 gift certificates towards the effort - one to be auctioned on EBay this week and the second to be given away during the prize drawing. Western Week runs from Sunday, March 4 through March 11.

BassTackleDepot is a proud supporter of this week's auction, and have donated six $25 gift certificates towards the Jerseys for St. Jude prize drawing. To be eligible for the BTD gift certificates, donate just $10 through www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude. For every $10 donated, you will receive one entry in the drawing. There are many, many more great prizes to choose from, too!

Kennedi's Story...

Kennedi’s parents knew there was something wrong with their precious little girl when she began to slow down in the summer of 2010. She started to run fevers frequently, experience night terrors and didn’t want to eat. At first, her doctor thought it could be mono. But when the tests came back negative, he dismissed it as a virus that just needed to run its course. But over the next few weeks, Kennedi was in and out of the doctor’s office. “I just knew something was wrong,” said Kennedi’s mom. “A mother’s intuition never lies.”

When Kennedi’s symptoms progressed, her mother took her back to the pediatrician. This time she was determined to leave with an answer. After several tests, Kennedi was urgently transported to a local children’s hospital. There, her family received shocking news. Doctors feared that Kennedi suffered from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer. Kennedi was immediately referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

At St. Jude, Kennedi’s diagnosis was confirmed and doctors quickly placed her on an aggressive treatment plan that includes chemotherapy over two-and-a-half years. Within two weeks of beginning treatment, Kennedi’s cancer went into remission, where it remains today.
The doctors and nurses at St. Jude have offered Kennedi’s parents comfort in a time of turmoil. “St. Jude is not a normal hospital,” said Kennedi’s mother. “The doctors and nurses treat us like family.” Kennedi’s family had heard of the financial relief that St. Jude provided, but had no idea to what extent. “I knew the medical expenses would be covered, but I had no idea that meals and housing would be paid for too,” said Kennedi’s father.

Despite the sometimes rigorous treatment, Kennedi remains a precocious little girl. “Whenever she sees the St. Jude logo, she says ‘there’s my doctor,’” said her dad. “When we pull up to the gates, she’s happy to be there.” Kennedi’s favorite things at the hospital are her doctors and nurses. She loves Dora the Explorer^® and her big brother Jordan.

To Watch a video of Kennedi, click HERE.

You can help children like Kennedi by DONATING today...

Workingman Schooler Rig...

In case you have not noticed, one really new, innovative product being offered in this year's Jerseys for St. Jude prize drawing is the Workingman Schooler Rigs from the Johnson Fishing Team. While their product line has not been officially launched yet, it is hard not to get excited when looking over the Schooler Rigs. Castable umbrella rigs are the rage across the country right now, and the Johnson Fishing Team's design includes several creative features on top of top quality construction, paint schemes, and overall design. For starters, the arms are removable which allows for replacement in the unlikely event of an arm breaking. Second, the arms are individually tempered separate from the head. This increases the overall durability and lifespan of the arm. And last but not least, the rig includes arms of several different configurations and lengths, all contained within a vented, resealable, clear plastic pouch to boot!

To earn a chance to win a set of two rigs in the prize drawing, simply donate $10 through the following link: www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude.

Uncle Josh Bait Co. Prize Pack...

A special thanks to Uncle Josh Bait Co. They assembled a really cool gift pack for the prize drawing consisting of pork trailers, Kalin's grubs, T-shirt and hat. One of their newest products, simply called Meat, is a hideless pork trailer that Jig and Pig fans will absolutely love!

If you haven't visited the Uncle Josh website as of late, you really need to!

Week 3: Lindner and Shaw

This week we have Al Lindner and Alvin Shaw's jersey on the auction block. Al's jersey is an autographed fishouflage shirt in "Bass" pattern. Very cool! FLW Tour pro Alvin Shaw's Cheez-It jersey is also up for bidding. Auctions end on Sunday.

Check them out by clicking HERE.

2012 BASSMASTER CLASSIC CHAMP!!!

Congratulations to Chris Lane, 2012 Bassmaster Classic Champion. Chris is not only a world-class angler, but he is also a world-class guy.

Jerseys for St. Jude EBay auction ends on Monday at approximately 5:00PM ET / 4:00PM CT / 2:00PM PT. Click on this LINK to be directed to the Ebay auctions.

Bassmaster Classic Top-8!

Jerseys for St. Jude would like to wish Bassmaster Classic Day 2 Top-10 contenders Chris Lane (leader), Edwin Evers (5th Place), and Aaron Martens (8th Place) the best of luck!!! And, don't forget, past Classic champions' Mike Iaconelli and Boyd Duckett's jerseys are on the auction block, too! Auctions end this Monday, Feb. 27th.

Head to EBay to place a bid.

You can also support St. Jude through the prize drawing... A minimum $10 donation gives you the chance to win many great prizes, including a $50 gift certificate to Chris' favorite bait company, Gambler Lures.

Week 2: Classic Week

The Bassmaster Classic is here, and there are several perennial contenders that we are featuring in this week's auction set. Ike, Evers, Martens, C. Lane, and Duckett round out the anglers. And, we have a special auction of "swag" items from fishing personality, Mark Zone.

Click on this EBay Link to go to the Jerseys for St. Jude auction listings.

Don't forget the great prize drawing we have. It only takes $10 to get in. www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude

$100 from Ganns Performance Tackle

The Prize Drawing keeps on growing!!! Ganns Performance Tackle recently donated a $100 gift certificate to Jerseys for St. Jude. With just a $10 donation to St. Jude through this link: www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude, your name will be automatically entered into the prize drawing at the conclusion of the fundraising drive where you can win $100 towards your online purchase at Ganns.

Go Fish! with Gambler Lures $50 Gift Certificates

Special thanks to Gambler Lures for donating two $50 gift certificates for the prize drawing. To become eligible for the drawing donate through: www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude. For every $10 donation, you receive one entry into the prize drawing and best of all, you will be supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital .

Tharp Wins!

Congratulations to Randy Tharp, who just won the FLW Tour event on Lake Okeechobee with over 100 pounds! If interested in owning his autographed tournament jersey, you can own it by winning the EBay auction that runs through Sunday 2/19.

And, don't forget the $10 Prize Auction: www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude.

Donate $10, Win a Prize & Make a Difference!

Make a difference in a life of a St. Jude patient by making a direct donation to St. Jude through the link: www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude. For every $10 you donate, you will receive one entry into a great prize drawing! The more you donate, the more you can win! And of course, the greatest prize you will walk away with is that you made a difference!

Meet Donovan...

Before Donovan was even born, his parents knew there was a strong possibility that he would suffer from sickle cell disease, which is an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to become hard and sickle-shaped, instead of soft and round. Children and adults with the disease may experience symptoms that range from severe pain to strokes, pneumonia, organ damage or even death.

Because Donovan’s mother suffers from a rare form of sickle cell disease and his father carries the sickle cell trait, they prayed that they wouldn’t pass this life-threatening disease on to their unborn child. But shortly after Donovan’s birth, his parents were devastated when tests revealed that Donovan did indeed suffer from sickle cell disease. He was quickly referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude has one of the largest and most active sickle cell disease programs in the nation.

At St. Jude, Donovan was started on a treatment plan that included penicillin twice a day to combat infection and checkups every three months. During these visits, doctors monitored his development and did blood work. “We’re grateful because Donovan’s sickle cell disease is very mild,” said his mother. “The hardest part in all of this has been the times Donovan has had pain. Sickle cell disease can be incredibly painful and St. Jude helps keep the pain at bay.”

Donovan’s family is thankful for his medical team and for the donors who help support St. Jude. “The donations not only help children battling deadly cancers, they also help children with illnesses like sickle cell disease,” said Donovan’s mother. “Thank you and God bless your good heart for reaching out to give children like Donovan hope for a future free from pain.”

Donovan recently celebrated his fifth birthday, which included a milestone in his treatment. He no longer needs to take penicillin twice daily, and he now visits St. Jude just twice a year. Donovan is a bright, sociable boy who likes to put together puzzles, read and write.

Make a difference in the lives of children, like Donovan, by donating today: www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude.

Week 1: Jerseys for St. Jude

Thanks for visiting the Jerseys for St. Jude blog! Over the next few weeks, we will be auctioning several jerseys on Ebay. We will group the jerseys together in weeks: Classic Week, FLW Week, and Western Week presented by BassTackleDepot. Additional weeks will be announced beyond those already identified, too.

Week 1 (Feb 12 - 19) includes many great anglers: Randall Tharp, Jonathon VanDam, Clark Wendlandt, Jay Yelas, Paul Elias, Greg Bohannan, and Jim Tutt. We are also listing a gift certificate for a Rayjus Outdoors fully customized tournament hoodie (stock backgroud).

You can access the auctions by visiting Ebay and searching on key words "Jerseys for St. Jude" or by clicking this link.