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Friends of Rollo - UA
The Friends of Rollo - U.A. is a non-profit organization that sends kids fishing. Though we concentrate on disadvantaged, disabled, at risk, and inner-city children, we take kids from all walks of life.
Our goal is to introduce fishing to children who might not otherwise have such an opportunity. We'd like them to experience a day of beauty and nature on the water. To see Dolphins swim in the bow's wake, to watch Whales surface for air, to witness Sea Lions at play around the boat. These are a few of the pleasures a day at sea can provide. These experiences can truly broaden a child's horizons.
We send 35 to 40 kids, with 5 or 6 chaperones, on 1/2 to 3/4 day fishing trips. Rods, reels, hooks and sinkers as well as instructions, are provided. The crew cleans and packages the fish so they can take it home for dinner.
90% of people fishing today started before the age of 10. It is the goal of Friends of Rollo to introduce as many children as possible to the experience of fishing. It is an experience that could change their life.
In Rollo's memory, Friends of Rollo seeks to introduce children to the wonderful world of fishing.