A Florida mother wanted to give her son a special and memorable 13th birthday, so he turned to his community for help.
Marie posted on the Tampa Bay Fishing Club Facebook group to see if anyone would be willing to take her son Stash fishing on a boat for the first time. Because she is a single parent and Charter's quote was out of her price range.
“To be honest, I didn't have high expectations for this post, but I was surprised by how many wonderful people reached out with offers and comments,” Marie told FOX News Digital via email.
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Through this post, she connected with Capt. Todd Young of Reel Memories Fishing Charters, which has been operating charter boats in Tampa Bay waters for six years.
Marie posted in the Tampa Bay Fishing Club Facebook group asking if someone could take her son Stash fishing on a boat for his birthday. (Hannah Mae Marie)
Young told Fox News Digital in an email that he responded to the post and was happy to cooperate.
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“Originally [Marie] I was looking for a charter just for my son, but it can get quite expensive. He was such a great kid and so many people reached out to us to donate all of his travel expenses to take him out,” Young said.
Captain Todd Young helped single mother Hannah Mae Marie arrange a free fishing trip for her son's 13th birthday. (Hannah Mae Marie)
“It made me so happy to see everyone willing to help take my son out on a fun fishing trip. I thought about it for a few days and then contacted the mother and said I would take her for free.” It is,” he added. she. “
Young, Marie, and Stash all went out on a fishing boat for Stash's birthday.
“It was the best birthday ever because I was able to fish from the boat and catch so many fish. I really want to do it again,” Stash told Fox News Digital in an email. .
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Stash was able to reel in a 30-inch slot snook and take it home with his mother to cook.
Stash and Young reeled in a 30-inch slot snook in Tampa Bay waters. (Hannah Mae Marie)
“If he could, he would fish all day every day, and he taught himself pretty much everything he knows by watching YouTube videos and tutorials,” Marie said.
On the charter, Young helped teach Stash some new fishing techniques.
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“I was so relieved that my son was able to step away from video games and find a passion outside of the world when the world has become all about electronics,” Marie added.
