Sponsorships

Dear sponsor,

Thank you so much for your interest in Fishin' For Vision (FFV). I started this non for profit in 2018 when I found out my brother and I had cone dystrophy of our retina. Currently there is no cure for it but with Fishin' For Vision we can help others with vision disabilities. I have a wonderful team of friends and family that help and are truly what makes this all come together. FFVs largest goal is to provide free vision screenings throughout the year. We have a mobile trailer and special vision screening equipment that we take to schools and festivals. Along with Kidsight Foundation and the Lions Club of Alachua we are able to accomplish this goal. We donate to Kidsight Foundation which operates all over Florida. We have also donated money to retina research in hopes for much more to come.Over the past few years we been able to purchase many glasses for children whose families were unable to do so. In addition, we have been able to assist visual impaired families and the Steinhatchee community when in need. Every year we give two students from the school of Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine scholarships to go toward academic or trade school. Other funds go toward running the tournament (raffles, awards, shirts, hats, angler bags, fishing poles for all youth, angler lunch etc.) We also provide fishing charters for families with visual needs, two lifetime fresh and saltwater fishing licenses (in the youth division) and many other prizes. Our total winning payouts to youth and adults is $9,950 between redfish and trout. On May 17th, 2025 we will be having our 6th annual fishing tournament. Please follow our Facebook page.

Thank you for your support,
Dylan J. Klein
Fishin' for Vision

Dear Sponsor,

Thank you so much for your interest in Fishin' For Vision. I can't thank my current sponsors enough. 2019 was a big year for me. Not only was our fishing tournament a huge success but my brother and I were both diagnosed with Cone dystrophy. Cone dystrophy is a rare eye disorder that affects the cells of the Retina. My family and I have been looking for answers for years. Currently there is no treatment but lots of research is being done in hopes for the future. That being said, I am hoping this tournament will be even bigger. Not only will we continue to support Kidsight foundation, but we are going to provide scholarships for visually challenged 11th and 12th graders. This may be used for collage or trade school. We also plan to get into the local community and find out what the needs are of those who have low vision or blindness and help them out in any way we can.

Thank you for your support,
Dylan J. Klein
Fishin' For Vision