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!!!

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!

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!

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!

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.

$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 .

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.

2012 Prize Drawing

Instructions
One great way to make a difference is to donate directly to St. Jude through the link: www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude . In order to be eligible for the drawing, participants must make at least a $10 donation. Here is the great part. The more you donate, the more chances you will have to win prizes! Donors can win multiple prizes while helping a fantastic cause! Here is the only catch... when donating through the St. Jude page, if you choose to make an anonymous donation, be sure to send us an email at jerseysforstjude@hotmail.com so that we can credit you with the donation.

Be sure to thank the following companies for their support of this great cause!

2012 Prizes
1 - Dobyns Rods Coalition Series Rod of your choice.

1 - Rapala Original Giant Lure

2 - Johnson Fishing Team Workingman Schooler Rig

2 - All-Terrain Tackle tackle packs
1 - The Rod Glove package

(includes rod gloves, reel gloves, bait gloves)

1 - G2 Gemini gift certificate for fully custom tournament jersey.
6 - Bass Tackle Depot $25 gift certificate.

10 - MinnKota / Humminbird gift packs.

(hat, youth T-shirt, cap light, hand warmer, keychain)
2 - Gambler Lures $50 Gift Certificates

1 - Ganns Performance Tackle $100 Gift Certificate
1 - Uncle Josh / Kalins product prize package

2012 Supporters

A special thanks to the following supporters of 2nd Annual Jerseys for St. Jude fundraising effort: