Krissy Reflects on Fish For Jose 2018
Hurricanes. Living in the Keys, I always knew this was a part of my reality. But, I had escaped a real pounding from this particular part of Mother Nature for my whole life. That ended September 10. My family and I made out better than most, and worse than some after Hurricane Irma. My husband Dave […]
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 […]
Announcing our New Partnership with Wesley House Family Services
Among the relationships we’ve developed with a wonderful group of non-profit organizations, Wesley House Family Services is special because it’s local. Adoption and foster care are privatized in Florida, and Wesley House is the only local organization that facilitates those services. Wesley House is a nationally accredited not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting and nurturing children, […]
A Personal Reflection on #FishForJose
Guest post from Jeff Dillow, Hollywood Public Relations I’ve worked with countless clients over the past 20 years and, every now and then, one stands out as having touched you personally. Working with the Jose Wejebe “Spanish Fly” Memorial Foundation and having the opportunity to attend the #FishForJose event in January was one of those […]
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 […]
Jose and Peter Miller
Jose inspired me in so many ways. We all knew that Jose was a great fisherman, that much was obvious. But, what really struck me, was his willingness to stop and chat and really listen to what people had to say. In the midst of adoring fans and photo ops, he would block it all […]
Jose as a Father
October 25, 1983 was the day Jose became a father. I was two weeks late (which seems to be a common trait in the Wejebe family), so my mother was scheduled for a C-section. My father could not handle all the blood, so he excused himself and went to the waiting room. They decided early […]
