Autism caretakers can win fishing trips

April is Autism Awareness Month and Bassmaster Elite Series angler John Crews and the bass fishing world will take advantage of the opportunity by giving away two trips to caretakers of autistic people donated by the Winners Travel Foundation.

Autism Awareness Month represents an excellent opportunity to promote autism awareness, autism acceptance, and to draw attention to the tens of thousands who deal autism every day. Autism puzzle decals will adorn Elite Series anglers' boats and many auction items will go on eBay to benefit autism charities.

“We have had an amazing run of various Autism Awareness Month activities over the last 12-plus years, but we have never done anything for caretakers," Crews explained. "Partnering with the Winners Travel Foundation will allow us to highlight those caretakers and actually get to give away two dream vacations of their choice. We will also do plenty of various fundraising for various charities too.”

To nominate a caretaker (yourself or someone else), click here and fill out the application. Nominations will be accepted until April 22 and the winners, chosen by a panel, will be announced April 30. The trips will be for a caretaker plus a guest and will be up to the caretaker as to the destination within the continental United States.

The autism puzzle-themed fish decals and autism bracelets ($10 plus shipping) are available here, with all proceeds going to Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center.

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