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 […]
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 […]
Saltwater Angler Hosts Fish For Jose 2016
In 2015 we held an event at the Key West Harbour Yacht Club. Invites went out, we publicized it in local magazines a radio shows. Social Media. Businesses, artist like Caleb Goins, friends of the Foundation like Jim Strickland photography, and Chasin Fin made the way down. Fish For Jose is about celebrating who he […]
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 […]
Veterans Jose, AJ, Manny, and Mike’s Fishing Dream Comes True
At the “Wicked Tuna” premiere I got the chance to meet one of the newest personalities TJ Ott. TJ and his family have vacationed in the Keys for years, and we know a lot of the same people, but when I met him in person it was like we had been buddies for years. We […]
Trash Day for Jose
Good Friday of 2012 was also the day that Jose tragically lost his life in a plane crash in Everglades City. He called me at work before he took off, and asked what my plans were for Easter. Monday we were going to get together and I was going to make one his favorite dishes. […]
