The 4th annual Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City Quest for the Ring Championship Fishing Week culminated with 1,500 lbs. of fresh fish donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City. JJ’s Catch for the Community fillet station, sponsored by Greentree Mortgage Company, L.P., featured donations from the fisherman to the Club that included blue marlin, big eye and yellow fin tuna.
The fresh fish was filleted by Chef Pam Green, Executive Director of Hospitality Initiatives, Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City, and Dak Daddy’s Oyster Shack. Chef Green brought the fish back to share with the community and members of the club.
“We are immensely thankful to Greentree Mortgage and John and Laura Mirenda for their unwavering support and generosity,” said Brian Little, Acting CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City. “Their partnership, along with the event organizers Todd and Valerie Roy, and the amazing team of the Jimmy Johnson’s Quest for the Ring fishing tournament, the Atlantic City Sports Commission, Hard Rock and Golden Nugget, enables us to distribute the pounds of outstanding filleted tuna and marlin annually to like-minded organizations in our community, making a significant impact.”
Chef Leslie Daniel, Kuro, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino paid a special visit to the Club to show members how to prepare the fish. The kids also made coleslaw and French fries.
About Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City:
The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City is a nonprofit organization that has been providing a safe and nurturing environment for the youth of Atlantic City for over 50 years. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We offer a wide range of programs that focus on education, leadership, health, arts, and more, helping children and teenagers build essential life skills and develop into well-rounded individuals. For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City – visit acbgc.org, call (609) 347-2697.
