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Inaugural Richard Black Memorial Award Hospice Horizons Fishing Tournament16th Annual Hospice Horizons Fishing Tournament June 20, 2015 West Palm Beach, Florida — For 15 years, anglers from all over the county have come to fish in Hospice’s Horizons Fishing Tournament. Aside from the allure of competitive prizes, it is an opportunity to honor and remember loved ones. This year, the event added a special memorial to honor a dedicated longtime supporter, Richard Black, who founded the GrandSlam KDW. The Richard Black Memorial Award recognizes Mr. Black for a lifetime of giving to the fishing community and local charities. Almost 15 years ago, Horizons committee member Steve Gyland asked Richard Black for help promoting the Hospice event. True to his character, Black simply handed over his entire mailing list. This selflessness embodies the spirit of The Richard Black Memorial Award. Mr. Black’s wife, Kathy, will present the inaugural award to this year’s winner. The angler who lands the heaviest fish in both the GrandSlam KDW and the Horizons Fishing Tournaments gets the honor of being named the first recipient of this prestigious award. Greg Leach, President of Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation and Hospice by the Sea Foundation comments, “Mr. Black was a true fisherman, but above all else he was a generous and caring human being. We are truly grateful to have the opportunity to honor Richard’s life and his commitment to helping others. The tournament will not be the same without him, but his spirit lives on through this award.” The 16th Annual Horizons Fishing Tournament takes place June 20th at Riviera Beach Marina and is presented by United Healthcare. Offering over $25,000 in cash and prizes, including a $5,000 cash prize for the heaviest kingfish, dolphin or wahoo, the Horizons Fishing Tournament is seen locally as a fisherman’s tourney. This year Hospice is leveraging the tournament’s popularity to focus awareness on its mission in children’s bereavement. About The Horizons Fishing Tournament Tournament Date: Saturday, June 20, 2015 Location: Riviera Beach Marina Online Registration: www.hpbcf.org Angler Registration: $200 per boat May 1 – June 17th Special $250 boat registration until June 17th includes 5 signature shirts $300 after June 17th Tournament participation and information: 561-494-6884 About Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation and Hospice by the Sea Foundation The Foundations are the philanthropic arms of Hospice of Palm Beach County and Hospice by the Sea organizations. They are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by supporting services that go above and beyond what Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance provide under the normal hospice benefit. For more information, please call (561) 494-6888. # # #