
Inshore, offshore and a dose of Vitamin Sea
Like anyone coming to the Florida Keys, it’s a vacation that you will never forget. With every planning of our Foundation trips, we strive to make it something that will boost spirits and make memories that will last a lifetime. While it is incredibility exciting for the kids, it means a lot to the whole family. […]

Back to the Keys with a special first Wesley House trip
It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since my father’s passing. In those five years, his Foundation has partnered with Make A Wish, the Outdoor Dream Foundation, and the VA Hospital of Miami. Like Jose, we are always looking for new relationships to broaden the diversity of individuals while still staying true to what […]

“You take this one, I’m catching all the fish” – Alex’s story
Guest post from Jeremy Wilkerson, Director of Community Development, Wesley House Family Services. Wesley House is a Foundation partner and nationally accredited not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting and nurturing children, and strengthening families. Wow, what a day. Alex had a great time. We were all concerned about the weather, but the sun broke through the clouds and pushed […]

Lifelong Memories, Friendships for Braden and His Family
We recently had the opportunity to conduct a trip with an incredible young man, Braden Waymire, and his family. Below is an email we received from Tim Waymire which summarizes the experience in their words. I need to preface this email with the following disclaimer: I am not a talkative person and I do not […]

Darrell’s Offshore Dream Comes True
On April 6, 2016 the Bolt family’s lives changed forever. They learned that their son, Darrell, had a diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) brain tumor, which is found in a part of the brain stem called the pons. The pons controls essential bodily functions such as heartbeat, breathing, swallowing, eye movement, eyesight and balance. Since […]

Veterans Jose, Ernesto, and Alvero’s Fishing Dream Comes True
I met the guys at their temporary home in Summerland Key. With an ocean view, hammock, kayaks, and snorkeling available in the back yard they were pumped. This trip was special for a number of reasons. One reason, Tabitha was going to be there. She is the woman I coordinate veteran’s trips with from […]

Jake’s Saltwater Fishing Dream Comes True
The Foundation works with other organizations to recommend recipients to us. Networking is essential for smaller groups such as ours and as president I am always open to connecting with people who share our core mission. I received an e-mail from Brad Jones who works with the Outdoor Dream Foundation in South Carolina. They are […]

Dylan’s Wish is Granted
Each trip is special for different reasons. Always at the heart of these reasons are the families, and Dylan Blair’s was no exception. He brought with him his parents Jeff and April, along with his brother Matthew and sister Carly. They shared with us our first trip using the original Spanish Fly 34 foot Sea […]

Scott Alberts Wish is Granted
First off, I wanted to say that coming onboard with such an awesome organization has been the experience of a lifetime. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I would be where I am now working with the Jose Wejebe Memorial Foundation, it has definitely been a dream come true for me. Getting […]