"What I saw, felt, did and learned at the VIP Fishing Tournament actually turned my life around. People with little or no sight can still actually do things, can learn to do for themselves, feel independent again, and can take charge of their lives. I was amazed. I came home with a completely different attitude about my future. As a result of this marvelous event, I have now regained my sense of self-worth and am much more positive about life. I wonder if the Lions know that this isn't just a vacation' for visually impaired people, but at least in my case, a life-saving event."

Cathy Goodnight

Rowan County

The volunteer staff is available to assist media organizations arrange venues for live television or radio broadcasts or interviews with parti-cipants or our tournament officials.

If you are unable to provide a photographer for the fishing tournament, the VIP media staff can take high-resolution photos for media outlets and transmit the photographs electronically to outlets around the world. We have more than 2,000 stock photographs from past events that can be used for publication.

Assistance in arranging accommodations during your stay on the Outer Banks can be made by contacting Executive Director Gwen White at 252.411.4966.

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The N.C. Lions VIP Fishing Tournament

The N.C. Lions VIP Fishing Tournament is held at several venues, including fishing piers along the Outer Banks, two head boats and a gymnasium in Manteo. The N.C. Lions VIP Fishing Tournament is the largest fishing tournament for the blind and visually impaired in the world. Participants represent more than 77 counties in North Carolina. Each year, more than 500 participants descend on the Outer Banks for this annual event.

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