They’ve done it again! Over the last two weekends in October, Joey Christoff and his family hosted their eighth “Fishing for a Cure” tournament near their home in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Their first tournament was over 10 years ago, in 2014, and they have all been a smashing success. This year, they’ve raised over $25,000 (so far), putting them over $100,000 for all eight events.

Joey Christoff served as a National Fragile X Foundation volunteer board member for six years and has traveled to Capitol Hill as an advocate. Joey started the Fishing for a Cure tradition in honor of his son, Mitchell, who has Fragile X syndrome, and for his wife and mother-in-law, who are at risk of Fragile X-associated conditions associated with the Fragile X premutation.

As Joey told us, “Fragile X syndrome has given my family a new perspective for the importance of the work by the National Fragile X Foundation. The research, education, treatment, and advocacy efforts funded by the foundation provide tremendous, and at times the only, resources for families with loved ones affected by Fragile X.”

As always, the event captured some gorgeous photos around Hilton Head with lots of blue skies, clear water, and some fishermen obviously having the time of their lives!

Five fishermen on the dock in Hilton Head.
Two fishermen on a boat in a lake, one holding a huge catch.
Ten fishermen on the dock at sunset.
Mitchell Christoff holding a sign saying Thank You for Supporting Fragile X -Mitchell.

If you’d like to see pictures from the previous tournaments, check these out:

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