An Introduction to Casting for Cancer

Casting for Cancer combines the love of fishing with an opportunity to raise money for Orchid, a small but essential charity that pioneers research into male cancers.  Our matches are fun, social events, where the chance to meet new people and have a great weekend take top priority.  In addition there is the chance to win some great prizes from the leading Bait, Tackle and Holiday companies. Joining Casting for Cancer is completely free and painless, just come to one of our events and you'll be hooked!'

A Bit of History

Carping for Cancer was founded by Jason Holt and Andy Gardner in October 2009, in November 2011 we rebranded as Casting for Cancer so we could engage the other discipliunes of fishing  The truth about the creation of Carping for Cancer is perhaps not as noble as you might think........? The pair of us were actually looking for an excuse to get together for an end-of-year session on the bank, and what better reason than to raise some money for charity!  There were seven guys at the first match at Broadlands Lake, Hampshire, including both of us, yet we still managed to raise nearly £2000 for Orchid Male Cancer Appeal. 

Our Journey

Our next event took us to Aquatels in Essex, and was populated by a combination of word of mouth, a facebook page, and the beginnings of the Carping for Cancer website.  This time there was more like 30 anglers and we raised the best part of £6000.

2010 continued with a main event at Great Lindford Lakes, this proved to be more challenging to organise, with around 50 anglers over three lakes and someone (Chip 'cough').. had forgotten the peg markers!  Still, a good time was had by all and the first CFC hog roast took place on the Saturday evening.  Again, a significant amount of money was raised and Orchid representative Lucy Dawes joined the team at the end of the week for the presentation of a very large cheque.  2010 was wrapped up with the fourth event at Butterly Res, taking the total amount raised in the first year to just shy of £20,000!

2011 got off to a cracking start with another match at a stunning new venue, Blakemere Lesiure, in March and another £2000 raised.  More and more new members continue to join the cause and the team has just grown and grown.  Summer 2011 was back to Broadlands Lakes in Hampshire where it all began, only this time we took over the whole lake with 40 anglers raising a massive £7500! (and I finally caught my first cfc carp!- Jas)

A return to Aquatels in the Autumn saw another £2000 in the pot and that's where the year was supposed to end...but you all wanted more and we were able to secure the awasome Orchid Lakes in Oxford for an end of year bash in October, tickets sold out in two days and we smashed all the records raising over £9000! Sincerest thanks to Marsh Pratley who was an amazing host and will be a highly resepected patron of CFC for years to come

2012 Carp Tournament

2012 sees the start of the CFC Carp Tournament with 8 qualifiers leading to a final at the legendary Broadlands Lake in Hampshire

Blakemere 29th June to 1st July
Barston 15th to 17th June
Great Linford 15th to 17th June
Todber Manor 1st to 3rd June
Layfields 13th to 15th July  
Brooklands 4th to 6th May
Willow Park 20th to 22nd July
White Springs 8th to 10th June

We have handpicked venues all over the country to enable anglers from every region to take part and enjoy the now legendary CFC experience.  We have also catered for competitors who wish to fish on their own, or as a pair, as 3 of the 8 qualifiers will be pairs matches

Is there anything I can do to help?

With thanks,

Jason, Andy and Martin
Casting for Cancer

Latest Update March 20 2012

Since our last update we have welcomed Redeye Baits, Scattered Baits, French Carp Adventures, Le Monument, Revolution Baits, Wofte, Creative Baits, Stoner Roach and Angling Intelligence to our already impressive list of sponsors – Thanks to all!

We have also teamed up with Diem to create the 2012 range of Hoodies and T-Shirts, these will be cross branded and available to purchase very soon.

Event Details:

Blakemere 29th June to 1st July – Sold Out!
Barston 15th to 17th June – 10 Pegs Left
Great Linford 15th to 17th June – 8 Pegs Left
Todber Manor 1st to 3rd June – Sold Out!
Layfields 13th to 15th July  - 24 Pegs Left
Brooklands 4th to 6th May – Sold Out
Willow Park 20th to 22nd July – Just 4 Pegs Left!
White Springs 8th to 10th June – Just 7 Pegs Left!

All the best

Jason, Andy and Martin

Brooklands Qualifier

What a fantastic weekend! So how much did we raise?

£2775 in cash sponsorship donations
£1801 in cheques and internet sponsorship donations
£1100 in raffle tickets, and beer sales
£1132 added in Gift Aid

£6,808 !!

Greatest Fundraiser - Jon Ogan £500!

1st Place - Dave Mayne 27lb

2nd Place - Rob Marsh 24 1/2lb

3rd Place - Jack Fordham Cast-off Winner

Heart felt thanks to Tony Pocock for the use of this special venue, and for his tireless support. Thanks to Viper Bait Boats for an amazing set of prizes, including the Viper Storm for the winner and £500 in vouchers between 2nd and 3rd And another big thanks to Rob Marsh for the tuition he has donated to our greatest fundraiser,and of course - Thanks to everyone who took part, we hope you'll join us again.

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