Reel in Hope. Land a Cure.

may 2, 2026

morehead city, nc

fishing with purpose.

Diagram showing a simple pendulum with a black bob hanging from a fixed point by a string, swinging in a circular arc.

Each May, anglers, sponsors, and volunteers gather in Morehead City for one purpose: to raise funds for childhood cancer research at UNC Children’s Hospital.

Since 2009, Reelin’ for Research has turned a love of fishing into impact, with over $8.3 million raised in support of childhood cancer research.

Join us May 2, 2026, for the 18th Annual Reelin’ for Research tournament, one of the premier charity fishing tournaments on the East Coast, where every cast brings us closer to landing a cure.

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How Long ’Til We Reel It In?

OUR IMPACT

$8.3
Million+

Raised to advance treatment and research for childhood cancer

TONY MONTANA
FELLOWSHIP FUND
Fully endowed and funded for life

Supports physicians specializing in pediatric cancer research at UNC Children’s Hospital.

REELIN’ FOR RESEARCH CLINIC
Named in 2022

Supports UNC Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic and ongoing clinical trials advancing childhood cancer treatment.

because every child deserves a fighting chance.

Black and white image of a fish with a fishing pole and line.

a photo of a young girl in a superhero costume

Childhood cancer remains the leading disease-related cause of death for children in the United States, yet only 4–8% of federal cancer funding is devoted to pediatric cancers.

That is why we fish.

43 children are diagnosed with cancer every day
40,000+ children are in treatment each year
Only 7 new cancer drugs have been developed for children in the last 30 years

Together, we are changing that story one tournament, one donation, and one breakthrough at a time.