Jim Owens's Fundraiser
Let's continue Jim's legacy and give more children with special needs the opportunity to enjoy a day of fishing and celebration.
32 years and counting!
HAL RAUCH
"Always looked forward to Jim and his Families coming to visit. He was always a positive force. Hal Rauch, former Coulee Playland,Owner, Retired. "
$150
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Sean Minderman
"Jim was an incredible Man. His success with the Washington Bass Federation was outstanding. Jim Owens had a major positive impact on me Thank you Jim"
$100
A supporter of Jim Owens
"In honor of Doug and his love of fishing 🎣 "
$100
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Patrick McBride
"Our love and condolences to the Owens family. Jim leaves a wonderful legacy with CAST for Kids and will be greatly missed!"
$200
FBCPA GROUP PS, INC.
"Our Team at FBCPA Group We are honored to support Jim's C.A.S.T for Kids Legacy - His love and care for so many kids and their families - Amazing!"
$250
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Lynn Ruger
"Jim's gift to kids & their families has been really special. Thanks, Jim!! from Lynn & Alan"
$200
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Kokanee Power
"RIP Jim. Your legacy will not be forgotten, and Kokanee Power continue to support the kids."
$500
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Nancy Landes
"We will all miss Jim's wonderful sense of humor and his caring spirit, especially for kids who all deserve a special time on the water. Fish on, Jim."
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Laura Papritz
"What an amazing legacy! Jim was a force of nature with a huge, loving heart beneath his gruff exterior. Hugs and love to his family."
$100
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Carol Berkley
"Jim was a great man and his efforts with Cast for Kids made a difference for many people. He will be missed!"
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Richard Slivoskey
"I feel honored to have this opportunity to donate to C.A.S.T. in memory of Jim Owens who left a tremendous legacy in the creation of C.A.S.T."
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Barbara and Rachel Bird
"In memory of Jim Owen for his legacy to continue. May he rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to the entire Owen's family."
$100
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Dan Waritz
I donated in support of this campaign.
$100
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Greg Walsh
"What a vision, Jim! Nothing better than fishing, well maybe catching! Thanks for being a teammate and friend"
$50
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Anne Troy
I donated in support of this campaign.
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Thomas Hartshorn
"Many heartfelt thanks to Jim Owens and his wife Sue for all the years given to Cast For Kids. You will be missed."
$100
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Patricia Downey
"Patty and Mike Downey"
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Jeff Barnes
"In memory of Jim. Thanks for all you did to share your love of fishing with so many kids. "
$100
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Michael Cummings
I donated in support of this campaign.
$8
A supporter of Jim Owens
"In memory of Jim, may he rest in peace. "
$20
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Stephen Price
"What an amazing Founder of an amazing Organization. "
$50
A supporter of Jim Owens
"Sorry for the loss of your beloved founder. I’m sure he is fishing in heaven as we speak. God bless!"
$50
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Jay Yelas
"Honoring Jim and his family for their C.A.S.T. for Kids legacy."
$1,000
A supporter of Jim Owens
I donated in support of this campaign.
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Jason Parker
"Much love to the Owens family. Jim was a community stalwart and will be remembered for all he has done. "
$500
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Chris Krystofiak
"Jim- Thanks you for letting me and the Renton Firefighters be a part of such a wonderful program of yours. Your commitment was amazing. Hugs to Sue "
$100
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Kenneth Day
"Jim had a great vision and made it happen. Making sure future generations could get involved in fishing."
Remembering our Founder, Jim Owens
The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation mourns the recent loss of its founder Jim Owens. Jim passed away on December 9, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Jim formed the foundation in 1991, and the first C.A.S.T. for Kids event was held in 1992 at Banks Lake, WA.
Since that time, over 130,000 children have had the opportunity to go fishing and be celebrated at a C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation event. It is safe to say that none of this would have occurred if it wasn’t for the vision and hard work of Jim Owens.
Jim started the foundation, and served as the Executive Director for 24 years, from 1991- 2014, when he retired. He leaves a tremendous legacy as the father of the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation, and the impact of Jim’s work will continue to be felt for generations to come. Everyone in the C.A.S.T. for Kids family whose life has been enriched in some way by attending a C.A.S.T. for Kids event owes a debt of gratitude to Jim Owens. Thank you Jim for your legacy of the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation!
Jim is survived by his wife, Sue; son, Tony, and daughter-in-law, Amy; daughter, Laura, and son-in-law, Chris; and grandsons, Alex, Tyler, Nick, Anders, and Corvin.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a memorial contribution to the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation so that Jim's legacy will continue and more children will 'Catch a Special Thrill'!
