Make-A-Wish® Tuna Challenge
Welcome to the Make-A-Wish Tuna Challenge, an annual tuna tournament and fundraiser in San Diego with all proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego, Inc.
Participate by signing up for the 2013 tournament, or by donating your time, money, or both, to the Make A Wish Foundation® or the Tuna Challenge event. Come by our Tuna Challenge booth at one of the special events below to donate or for more information on how you can help.
Sign up today for our tournament.
2013 Special Events
- San Diego Sunroad Boat Show
Sunroad Marina - Jan 24-27 - Fred Hall Outdoor Show, Long Beach
Long Beach Convention Center - Mar 6-10 - Fred Hall Outdoor Show, San Diego
Del Mar Fairgrounds - Mar 21-24 - Port of San Diego Day at the Docks
San Diego Sportfishing Landing - Apr 21
Read about us and Volunteer Vacations on SanDiego.com
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. It is the largest wish granting organization in the world, with 64 chapters in the United States and its territories, with over 220,000 wishes granted to date.
All proceeds from the Tuna Challenge go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego, which serves children in San Diego and Imperial Counties and grants over 185 wishes each year.
Read more about some of the wishes that have been granted.
Important 2013 Dates
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- "Early Bird" Deadline/Entry Fee Change
Thursday, August 1st - Tuna Fishing Seminar
Thursday, August 1st, 6:30 PM (Open to the public)
at Dana Landing - Captain’s Meeting
Friday, August 23th, 6PM - Tuna Challenge Tournament
Saturday, August 24th, 5AM - Awards Banquet and Auction
Sunday, August 25th, 10AM
at the Portuguese Hall
2013 Tournament Entry
- 2013 Private Boat Entry Form (PDF)
- 2013 Charter Boat Entry Form (PDF)
- 2013 Tournament Rules (PDF)
2013
Grand Raffle Prizes
Win A New 2013 CAR
MSRP over $21,000!!
Tickets are available for $10 each, 6 for $50, or 12 for $100
Purchase Grand Raffle Tickets
See us at one of our events to purchase tickets for our Grand Raffle, -or- mail a check (payable to Make A Wish Tuna Challenge) or credit card information (card number, expiration date, and billing zip code) and include your phone number with area code and return address, to
Tuna Challenge 2013 Grand Raffle Tickets
Attn: Raffle Chairperson
3032 Freeman Street
San Diego, CA, 92106.
We will process your payment and return ticket stubs to the address provided.
Note: We must receive payment on or before August 16th, 2013
Drawing will be held at our tournament banquet on August 25th, 2013 (Winner need not be present to win.)
Volunteers Needed
Every year Tuna Challenge is made possible with the support of generous volunteers, from the awards banquet and fileting fish to collecting donations and much, much more. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer then please contact Brad Brown.
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