In The News 5 August 2026

Boots on the Water Oct. 2-3 in Manchester

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By Ashley Flowers
https://www.bootsonthewater.org

We are excited to bring back Boots on the Water to Manchester. The third annual Boots on the Water is a day
to give back to American heroes. 

In 2024, we hosted our first veterans’ event and had 41 veterans and 40 boat captains at Island Creek Campground and Marina. In 2025, we hosted 63 veterans and 57 boat captains. We provided a day of fishing, raffles, hog roast, and most importantly, camaraderie. 

We’ve had several individuals tell us this event saved their life as they were struggling with PTSD and depression. That is why we continue to bring it back and make this an annual event. We will be doing a two-day event this year, the meet-and-greet, where we can pair captains and veterans on Friday, Oct. 2 (location and time TBA). On Saturday, Oct. 3, fishing will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., followed by raffles, introductions, and a hog roast.

This event is 100-percent free for veterans and active service members. Every little thing we receive goes back into this event to help cover the cost of an event this size. Our goal is to get enough sponsorship so we can cover the cost of hotel rooms for two nights and provide each veteran with a T-shirt. Boots on the Water is a non-profit charitable 501c(3) organization.

Events like this aren’t possible without businesses and individuals like you. The sponsorship levels are as
follows:

• Bronze: $100-300, mentioned in a Facebook post and announced at event.

• Silver: $301-$700, logo on a banner at event plus all advertisement.

• Gold: $701-$999, their own banner at event plus all advertisement.

• Headline sponsors: $1,000 and up, logo placed on backdrop for all pictures at the event plus all advertisement. Personalized plaque to recognize business or organization.

• Title sponsor: donation above $5,000. Name will be on all event shirts, banner, and social media.

Thank you again for your generosity and dedication to our veterans. We invite you to join us this October in
Manchester. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Ashley Flowers at (740) 644-3015 or email
Lastcullcatfishing@gmail.com

Ashley Flowers, Boots on The Water president, P.O. Box 191, Glenford, Ohio 43739. More information can be found at https://www.bootsonthewater.org.
 

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