Community Supporter
$250
Proposed contribution
- Name recognition on the supported event page
- A thank-you in the event recap
A growing fishing event network supporting veterans
Every cast
can carry
the cause.
Local fishing. Real connection. A shared mission to support military veterans after the action.
Made possible by donations and sponsorships. Help fund the mission behind every cast.
Powered by donations and sponsorships
Your support makes the next cast possible.
Cast for a Cause depends on donations and sponsorships to bring these events to life and support After the Action’s mission for veterans. Every donation and business partnership helps carry that work forward.
Our initial cash sponsorship goal is $3,000. Help cover event preparation and outreach while bringing your business into a community that supports After the Action.
$3,000Initial cash sponsorship goalA campaign target, not a total raised. In-kind support is welcome and tracked separately.
Choose a starting point for a conversation. These levels are proposals; the organizer confirms the event, benefits and timing in writing before you commit.
Event Partner
$500
Proposed contribution
- Logo and website link on the supported event page
- Recognition in the event recap
- Discuss an event-day display opportunity
Mission Partner
$1,000
Proposed contribution
- Prominent logo and website link on the supported event page
- A dedicated sponsor introduction in the event campaign
- Discuss an event-day presence and a post-event summary
A local business. A lasting contribution.
Tell us which level fits or propose a custom amount, prizes, equipment or professional services.
- Send your business details and preferred level.
- Review a written proposal with the organizer.
- Arrange payment or accepted in-kind support after agreement.
No payment is taken by this form. No category exclusivity, attendance or sales results are guaranteed. Event-day opportunities depend on venue approval.
The December event is planned; date, venue, format and hours remain subject to confirmation.
Download the partner guideREGISTER BYOCT 092026 · MICHIGAN
More time to get on the water
Michigan registration
extended through October 9.
Fish Holloway Reservoir on October 17 in Columbiaville, Michigan.
On the water. For the mission.
Fish.Connect.Give Back.
One tournament can bring a community together. A network of them can carry the mission farther.
Every Cast for a Cause event supports After the Action Healing Foundation’s mission for veterans.
See the vision
One cast starts a ripple.
A quick look at the idea behind Cast for a Cause: local waters, shared purpose, and more communities fishing for veterans.
Bring an event to your water35 seconds · Music: Ash & Oath, “Black Water Baptism.” Explore Ash & Oath.
Illustrative fishing footage: Sandy Brown Jensen and BLM Oregon & Washington, both CC BY 2.0. Clips were trimmed, recolored and overlaid with titles.
Illustrative fishing footage: Sandy Brown Jensen and BLM Oregon & Washington, both CC BY 2.0. Clips were trimmed, recolored and overlaid with titles.
The event network
Find your next cast.
The Michigan tournament is confirmed. The Winter Crappie Challenge is our next planned Alabama stop: December 6 at Coosa Landing, with venue confirmation pending.
Planned · confirmation pending
Winter Crappie Challenge
A winter cast with a lasting purpose. Proposed crappie competition for two-person teams, supporting After the Action. Date, venue, format and hours require confirmation.
Goal: 50–100 anglers · registration is not open
Explore the winter challenge & get updates →Holloway Reservoir
Our inaugural tournament in support of After the Action Healing Foundation. Registration and event rules are on the Foundation’s page.
December event details are pending confirmation. Interest inquiries do not reserve a place. Tournament results will be posted after organizer verification.
The first cast
The first event
Cast for a Cause began as a local tournament. This inaugural event is the starting point for a wider community of anglers, hosts and partners.
October 17, 2026 · MichiganHolloway Reservoir
View the event page
Holloway Reservoir
Fishing Tournament
A full day of fishing and community in support of After the Action Healing Foundation. Veterans, families, friends and supporters are welcome.
DateSaturday, October 17, 2026
Time8:00 am – 8:00 pm
LocationHolloway Reservoir
Columbiaville, Michigan
Columbiaville, Michigan
Entry$45 per participant
Registration closes October 9, 2026. Parking: 4820 River Street, Columbiaville, MI 48421. Refund requests close September 30. Registration is completed on the Foundation’s event page.
Fish with purposeMore ways to cast
One mission. Many ways onto the water.
Local hosts can propose a format suited to their community. These are concepts for future events; only the Michigan tournament is scheduled today.
Fishing tournament
Anglers compete under published local rules with verified results and an event-day gathering.
Family fishing day
A relaxed entry point for families and first-time anglers, with volunteers and simple activities.
Youth clinic
Age-appropriate instruction and a chance to make that first cast with experienced local mentors.
Community challenge
Businesses, clubs and friends fish together as teams and rally support for the mission.
After the Action Healing Foundation
No Mind
Left Behind.
Service can end.
The need for support can remain.
Behind every cast is a person who served. Your community can help make the next step toward healing possible.
After the Action Healing Foundation provides no-cost, trauma-informed clinical hypnotherapy and emotional wellness support for eligible military veterans, with secure virtual sessions available nationwide.
When you fish, sponsor an event or give to ATA, you help build support for that work. The day on the water is the beginning. The mission reaches beyond it.
No-cost careFor eligible military veterans
Nationwide accessThrough secure virtual sessions
Individual supportEligibility reviewed by ATA
One foundation. More ways to show up.
Cast for a Cause is the fishing circuit of ATA Challenge. Explore the wider network for golf, motorcycle and grilling events supporting the same mission.
The sound of the mission
Ash & Oath
Some battles follow you home.
We give them a voice.
Cast for a Cause brings people together on the water. Ash & Oath carries the same mission through dark country, Celtic soul and hard rock—music supporting After the Action Healing Foundation.
Explore Ash & Oath and all six songsShop the Ash & Oath band tee
Heard in our campaign film
Black Water Baptism
Ash & Oath · Full track · 4:58
Listen here, then discover the full collection and the story behind the music on ATA Challenge. Listening is free; donations are made directly through ATA.
Ghosts Don’t Sleep — the albumListen on your favorite platform
Having trouble playing? Listen on Ash & Oath.
Bring the network to your community
Your water.
A shared mission.
Know a lake, fishing club, marina or community that could host a Cast for a Cause event? The local host playbook covers venue fit, logistics, partners, promotion and follow-up.
Download the host kit01Tell us about your water, your community and the people who could help.
02We discuss the event fit, local partners and what support is needed.
03Together, we shape a gathering that serves the mission and the local community.
Stay connected
Be ready for the next cast.
Ask for event updates, hosting information or partnership details. We’ve also prepared a four-message participant follow-up kit for the Foundation to adapt inside its email platform.
Follow-up kit
Four email drafts, audience segments and an activation checklist for the team.
Download the follow-up kit →Good to know
Questions about the first event?
Do I need to be a veteran to participate?
No. The event welcomes veterans, families, friends, businesses and other community supporters.
Where does the $45 registration go?
Participation supports After the Action Healing Foundation’s mission and its programs for military veterans. The fee also includes event admission, tournament participation and a meal/drink voucher.
What is the refund deadline?
Refund requests for the Michigan event must be made by September 30, 2026. The original event page has the current registration details.
Who can answer event questions?
Email annie@aftertheaction.org for the Holloway Reservoir event.
Be part of the first cast.
Help carry the next one.
Explore the event Cast for a Cause / Official apparel
Fish With Purpose.
Built for the water and the mission behind it. The new Cast for a Cause collection brings together rugged fishing graphics, veteran-support messaging and a worn-in outdoor look.
Coming soon
Cast for a Cause long sleeve
Fishing graphics and sleeve detail with a purpose beyond the water.
Coming soon
Cast for a Cause sweatshirt
A rugged crewneck design carrying the mission for veterans.
Visit the After the Action store
Design previews. Final product details, sizes and pricing will be shown in the store.These new designs are being added over the next few days. Check the store for release details and availability.