Simpson, a Morehead City native and one of the
founders of the Big Rock Tournament, died on
March 28, 2018. Simpson was an original member of
the Fabulous Fishermen Club and was inducted into the
Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina’s highest
Civilian honor, in 2006. He was the longtime owner of the
Sylvia II, the oldest commercial and charter fishing boat
left in North Carolina, now being restored in Wilmington
(see “Floating Masterpieces,” September 2016 WBM).
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the hospital needed but didn’t have the money to provide its
patients with,” says Susan Collins, foundation director for the can-cer
center.
The tournament has donated nearly $300,000 to the cancer
center in the past nine years. Since the partnership began, the
center has used the money for art therapy, computer tablets, and
robes designed to help make the patients feel beautiful.
“The money donated has been invaluable to our patients at the
cancer center,” Collins says. “It has paid for comfort and care items
that go beyond the scope of what the hospital can provide.”
On Friday, June 8, the Lady Angler Reception will serve as the
official kick-off for the 60th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing
Tournament.
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