Events
1st Annual Will Carpenter
Fishing For Hope Tournament
Saturday, April 4th, Line in: Safe Light
Scales Open: 2:00 PM
Weigh-Ins: Sea Hag Marina
*Mandatory Captain's meeting Friday, April 3rd kick off at 6:00 PM
Come early at 6:00 PM for food, entertainment, and a chance to relax before we reel everyone in for the meeting.
The Sea Hag Marina
322 Riverside Dr, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
Fishing for Hope was inspired by the life of William Carpenter, whose kindness, selflessness, and love of fishing touched everyone who knew him. This tournament reflects who Will was at his core, someone who cared deeply for others and found peace and joy on the water. By coming together, we honor his life while raising critical funds to support children, adolescents, and young adults during their courageous battle with cancer.
“Where there’s a WILL, there’s a way.”
Add a Title
Spanish
1st: $2,000
2nd: $1,500
3rd: $1,000
4th: $500
5th: $250
Trout
1st: $2,000
2nd: $1,500
3rd: $1,000
4th: $500
5th: $250
Redfish
1st: $2,000
2nd: $1,500
3rd: $1,000
4th: $500
5th: $250
SLAM
1st: $5,000
2nd: $3,000
3rd: $1,000
Most Spots
$500
Junior Angler
Up to 4 years old: $500
Ages 5-8 years: $500
Ages 9-12 years: $500
Categories
Registration information
$150 per boat
The Will Carpenter 1st Annual Fishing for Hope Tournament is a powerful opportunity for local businesses to make a real impact while gaining meaningful visibility in the community. Sponsorship directly supports a cause rooted in hope, healing, and togetherness—values that customers care deeply about—while putting your brand in front of engaged participants, families, and community leaders. By sponsoring, your business isn’t just advertising; you’re showing leadership, compassion, and a commitment to making a difference where it matters most.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
Elite Sponsor $5,000
Status: SOLD OUT
*Complimentary Team Registration
*Logo on the Trophy Awards
*Main Headline Sponsor Logo on all merchandise (prominent placement on t-shirts, event flyers, website)
*Social Media Shout-Out
*Recognition during Captain's Meeting & Awards Ceremony
*Logo included on event banner
Platinum Sponsor $2,500
Status: SOLD OUT
*Complimentary Team Registration
*Sleeve Logo on t-shirts, event flyers, website
*Social Media Shout-Out
*Recognition during Captain's Meeting & Awards Ceremony
*Logo included on event banner
Gold Sponsor $1,000
*Large Logo back of t-shirt, event flyers, and website
*Social Media Shout-Out
*Recognition during the Awards Ceremony
*Logo included on event banner
Silver Sponsor $600
*Mid-size Logo on back of t-shirt, event flyers, and website
*Social Media Shout-Out
*Recognition during the Awards Ceremony
*Logo included on event banner
Bronze Sponsor $300
*Logo on back of t-shirt, event flyers, and website
*Social Media Shout-Out
*Recognition during the Awards Ceremony
*Logo included on event banner
Shoreline Sponsor $150
*Social Media Shout-Out
*Recognition during the Awards Ceremony
**SPONSORSHIP IS OPEN until MARCH 11th to allow time for your business logo to be printed on materials**
For more information, reach out to:
Ashleigh Pitzer
Phone: 850-673-1000
Email: Info@willcarpenterfoundation.org
2nd Annual Will Carpenter Memorial Swim-A-Thon
2nd Annual Will Carpenter Memorial Swim-A-Thon
Friday, September 19 at 4:00 PM
through Saturday, September 20
at 4:00 PM
Billy Jernigan Pool Facility,
Live Oak, FL
The Memorial Swim-A-Thon is held in memory of William Cole Carpenter, a fierce swimmer at Suwannee High, a competitive fisherman on the UCF Bass team, and a kind soul who loved life and truly loved people.
He embodied love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and goodness.
“Where there’s a WILL, there’s a way.”
How to Participate
Sponsor a swimmer – pledge per lap or make a flat donation.
Donate directly – every contribution makes a difference.
Sign up to swim – individuals and teams are welcome!
For more information, reach out to:
Carli Mantooth – 386-209-1813
Janet Mantooth – 386-208-3374
Hosted by the SHS Swim Team
Make a donation to the swim-a-thon
All proceeds this year will go to supporting local children fighting against childhood cancer. Donations will be matched from the foundation for this campaign.
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Crusin' for a cure
Car Show
Cruisin for a Cure Car Show
September 27, 2025
406 Duval St NE, Live Oak, FL 32064
Registration begins at 8:00 AM (at the event or online link below)
Event begins at 9:00 AM
Event Highlights
Car Show Exhibition – Modern Classics, Trucks & SUVs, Motorcycles, Exotics & Domestic Super Cars
Live Entertainment
Great Food
Registration information
$50 per registration, per class
Classes
Classics (Pre 1990)
Modern (Post 1990)
Trucks & SUVs
Motorcycles
Exotics & Domestic Super Cars
For more information, reach out to:
386-688-6428
Upcoming Events
3rd Annual Will Carpenter Memorial Swim-A-Thon
September 18, 2026
Billy Jernigan Pool Facility
1301 Walker Ave SW, Live Oak, FL
Make a splash for a purpose at the Will Carpenter AYA Cancer Foundation Swimathon!
Lonnie Dennis & Will Carpenter Memorial Race
October 3, 2026
500 Ted Sauls Road, Monticello, GA
Join us for the Lonnie Dennis & Will Carpenter Memorial Race at MKR Monticello Kart Racing as we come together to honor two remarkable lives while making a lasting difference for others.
Will's Pumpkin Patch
October 2026 (Month-Long Event)
Live Oak, FL
(More details coming soon.)
Celebrate the best of fall while making a difference at Will's Pumpkin Patch, a seasonal community tradition benefiting the Will Carpenter AYA Cancer Foundation.
Bring your family and friends for pumpkins, fall décor, photo opportunities, delicious food, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. From picking out the perfect pumpkin to creating lifelong memories together, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Christmas on the Square
December 5, 2026
Live Oak, FL
The Will Carpenter AYA Cancer Foundation is honored to participate in Christmas on the Square in beautiful Live Oak, Florida.
Visit our community awareness booth to learn more about our mission of serving adolescents and young adults (ages 18–24) facing cancer. Meet our volunteers, hear Will's story, discover how the Foundation supports young adults and their families, and learn about upcoming programs, volunteer opportunities, and ways to make a difference.
Fiddler Crab Festival
February 12–14, 2027
Steinhatchee, FL
The Will Carpenter AYA Cancer Foundation is excited to be part of the Fiddler Crab Festival, a beloved North Florida tradition that brings together families, local businesses, artisans, food vendors, and community organizations for a weekend of celebration.
Stop by our Foundation booth to meet our volunteers, learn about our mission, discover our programs and upcoming events, browse Foundation merchandise, and find out how you can support adolescents and young adults facing cancer.
2nd Annual Fishing for Hope Tournament
April 3, 2027
Sea Hag Marina
322 Riverside Drive, Steinhatchee, FL
Join us for the 2nd Annual Fishing for Hope Tournament as anglers and supporters come together for a day of competition, community, and compassion in support of adolescents and young adults facing cancer.
Cast a line and make a difference at the Foundation's signature fundraising event.
Each event we host is an opportunity to bring our community together—to raise awareness, fund critical research, and honor the lives forever impacted by Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. Whether you’re joining us in person or supporting from afar, your involvement helps turn grief into action and hope.
Together, We Can Create Change.
Your donation helps fuel the search for better treatments and lasting cures for Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. It supports critical research, raises awareness, and gives families facing this rare cancer the support they urgently need. Every dollar brings us one step closer to change.