SHERMAN, Texas. April 30, 2013 – Home Hospice of Grayson County’s second annual Fish Cook-Off at Loose Wheels Texas on April 21 turned out to be a great success with beautiful weather, a much larger crowd than last year, and over 175 pounds of fish served. The event raised over $17,000, almost double what was made last year. Home Hospice is the only locally based nonprofit hospice in the area; they provide end-of-life care to any eligible patient desiring their service, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay for those services.
“It is this kind of generosity and participation that enables us to journey alongside patients, families and anyone who is grieving,” said Sherry Little, Executive Director of Home Hospice. “And we are grateful for the support from the community that helps us fulfill our mission.”
Everyone involved in the Fish Cook-Off seemed to have a good time and many were raving about their plans to come back again for the 3rd annual Fish Cook-Off. Music by Greg Guymon and Morris McCann, Casey Daniels, and Jason Meadows added to the fun of the day and brought people to the dance floor.
“A big thank you goes out to all who helped to make our Fish Cook-Off a success,” said Sherry Little, executive director of Home Hospice. “Thank you to those who made special donations, our cooks, our committee members, all our volunteers, everyone who came out for some great fish and a beautiful day, and, of course, our 2013 Sponsors.”
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2nd Annual Fish Cook-Off: Seth and Kate Hearn and Team won Best Fish, The Southern Aprons won Best Hushpuppies, Best Coleslaw and Best Salsa/Tartar Sauce, The Kitchen Ninjas of Grayson County College won Best Deviled Eggs, and The McGyver’s of Cookin’, Jack! won Best Booth Decoration. In the People’s Choice Competition, Sherman Radiology Associates won Best Fish, Bill Waldrip and The First United Methodist Asbury Class won Best Hushpuppies, The Kitchen Ninjas of Grayson County College won Best Deviled Eggs, and The Southern Aprons won Best Coleslaw and Best Salsa/Tartar Sauce.
Sponsors for this year’s event included Big Fish Sponsor, Sherman Radiology Associates, as well as Jerry Paul Higgins, Texoma Health Foundation, Mac’s Shirts and More, Texoma Medical Center, Central Health Services, Performance Plus, O’Reilly Auto, Cedar Mills Resort, Ruiz Foods, Chapman, Inc., Charles F. Mooney, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S, Independent Bank, Loose Wheels Texas, Higginbotham & Associates, A-1 Printing, Red Letter Media Group, Compu-Type Desktop Publishing, Fast Signs, Cable One Advertising, Reinert Paper & Chemical, Salon Elite, Accentt Marble, Waldo Funeral Home.
“I’ve had the honor and pleasure of serving as Chair for the “Fish Cook Off” for two years now. It’s personal for me; it’s my way of giving back to an organization that gave dignity and peace to family members during their last few months of life and I will be forever grateful,” said Janet Mrozinski, Chair of the Fish Cook-Off Committee. “Plans are already starting for next year’s Fish Cook-Off, and we hope even more people plan to come out next year!”
You can view more pictures from the event, and find out more information about Home Hospice at www.homehospice.org.
Home Hospice is a non-profit organization, founded in 1982, dedicated to providing physical, emotional, and spiritual care at the end-of-life for patients, their families, and caregivers regardless of ability to pay, as well as to offer comfort to all in the community who are grieving. Just because days are limited, quality of life shouldn’t be.
Picture 1: Dr. Chuck Phelps and Danielle Martin, members of the Sherman Radiology Associates Team, won Best Fish in the People’s Choice Awards.
Picture 2: Seth and Kate Hearn and Team won Best Fish Overall
Picture 3: Kate Hearn and team member make fish tacos, which won them the award of Best Fish
Picture 4: The Southern Aprons Team accepting their awards. They won Best Hushpuppies, Best Coleslaw, and Best Salsa/Tartar Sauce.
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