We started off in 1996 with local sponsors and a nickel and dime donation. We still stand by our local sponsors are the backbone of our organization. We have a few corporate sponsors, but without local help we would never be able to do what we do. None of our staff is paid so all of your donation goes directly to the event or programs. You also have a say in where it goes by just telling us, prizes, tackle, event, program, wherever you want the contribution to go.

Kansas Wildscape has been a partner with us for several years. They are also a not for profit dedicated to Kansas by promoting the outdoors. Their O.K. Kids and Kansas Wildlifer Challenge programs are geared to getting our kids involved in the outdoors and respecting our greatest resource our youth and our wildlife.

Our local Gardner Walmart provides us with a Community Grant to help fund the Gardner Fishing Derby among other things. We frequent Walmart and their fishing section for quick last minute and quality fishing supplies.

Lews fishing rods and reels litter my boat deck and also fill our trailer. Lews allows us to be in their Ambassador Program so we stock up on rods and reels for our loaner program and prizes. Lews is high quality gear, but also have inexpensive great gear that fits our young anglers novice and intermediate. But if you truly are serious Lews has some of the best for the most dedicated angler.

Tracker Door LLC is one of those local companies we like to praise and depend on. Based out of Desoto Kansas they service all of the KC Metro and beyond. Glen is one of the owners and also one of the volunteer staff at our events. They not only service, install your garage door, or your commercial door, but spend their extra time helping your youth..