Max’s Cast For A Cure Foundation

2022 WAS THE BEGINNING OF MAX’S CAST FOR A CURE. AS WE LOST OUR BEAUTIFUL BOY IN MAY OF 2021.

We began Max’s Cast for a Cure Fishing Competition as a perfect way to honour Max’s life. He was such a smart and happy boy, he was always eager to get out on the boat and was determined to catch a bigger fish than dad. As Charlie Teo brought many more years of fishing and laughter to our little boy’s life, we thought this would be the best way to honour. Max’s life and to raise awareness of childhood brain cancer.

At 19 months Max was diagnosed with a brain tumour that attached to the base of the brain stem called Anaplastic Ependymoma. After the first surgery not all of the tumour was removed. We then received the unfortunate news that even after chemo and radiation, they wouldnt be able to remove all of the tumour. After receiving this news, we decided to reach out to Professor Charlie Teo. Charlie then performed a miracle procedure that gave Max another 4 years with 3 of them in perfect health to fish and laugh with his friends and family.

OUR GOALS

Fund Research

Raise awareness

Create a Legacy for Max

Support other families

Create a fun community event

Start a Foundation in Max’s honour

RULES AND MECHANICS 2025

  1. Competition runs from 12pm on the 8TH of August to 12pm the 10th of August 2025 in the Northern Territory (Darwin Time).
  2. Only wild caught fish via Boat or Land-based fishing, submitted through the Track My Fish app will count and must be photographed on the Max’s cast for a Cure 2025 Brag Mat.
  3. Adult entry includes a raffle ticket for a chance to win the lucky door prize – Horizon Stryker Boat Package worth $50k from NT Powersports.
  4. You do not need to be in Darwin to win the Buggy, Tickets can be purchased from anywhere. If you are the winner, you need to organize transport of the prize at your own cost.
  5. You need to be in the NT to fish the competition and you must be present at Darwin FreeSpirit Resort on Sunday 10th August by 3pm to be eligible for any other prizes.
  6. Ticket entry Adults $90, Children $30 Family $200 (2 adults & 2 Kids)
  7. Entering the competition is at your own discretion and we take no liability for any accidents or injuries during this time.

Prize Categories

Biggest Barra

Mystery Barra

Kids Biggest Goldy

Species of Fish Prizes

Catch one of these species (regardless of size) and gets you entry into the Prize Draw. One entry of each species per person.

Adults (First, second, third)

King Threadfin

Jewfish

Golden Snapper

Queen Fish

Barra
(Over 55cm)

SHOP

Presentation Day 2022

Presentation Day 2023

Presentation Day 2024

Sponsors

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