Our Mission Statement
Our event was created to help children who are fighting cancer at the nationally recognized American Family Children's Hospital / UW Carbone Cancer Center in Madison WI. Participants in our event share a passion for children, community involvement and fishing. We are now in our sixth year raising money for the hospital, and we are proud to announce that we have raised over $975,000 so far!! Please help us out by attending our event or donating to Casting for Kids!
2025 Casting for Kids Event
Huge thank you to every sponsor, donor, participant, volunteer, commitee member and guide that contributed to Casting for Kids 2025. With your generous help and time we were able to raise over $187,000! This event does not enjoy this success without you. Thank you!
2024 Casting for Kids Event
Thank you to everyone that contributed to Casting for Kids 2024. With your generous help and time we were able to raise over $170,000!
Check out the video recap of our 2024 event
2023 Casting for Kids Event
Thank you to all participants, guides, sponsors, donors, volunteers and committee members for helping us raise over $160,000 in 2023!
See NBC15's coverage of the event!
2022 Casting for Kids Event
Thank you to everyone involved in the 2022 event that helped raise over $155,000!
2021 Casting for Kids Event
Thank you to everyone involved in the 2021 event that helped raise over $150,000!
Yesterday was my first time at CASTING FOR KIDS and "I am hooked".
- Jeff Anderson, Oak Valley Farm
Most of us talk about such actions and nod approvingly but a very few, like you, actually acts. Thanks!
- John Galles
2019 Casting for Kids Event
The 2nd annual Casting for Kids event was a huge success. With a significantly larger attendance, we were able to raise twice the amount of the previous year with $100K!
"Congrats to Casting for Kids, your love for the sport and passion to use it for the benefit of others is impressive.” Theran Welsh (Former Badger Hockey Captain - All American - National Champion)
2018 Casting for Kids Event
The 2018 Casting for Kids event was completely sold out. We were hoping to raise 25K for the American Family Children's Hospital / UW Carbone Cancer Center and we surpassed 50K! Here are some photos:
“I am inspired and grateful for the enthusiastic support from Mark, Joe, Pat and Wally in creating this unique, fun and successful event to benefit UW Carbone and American Family Children’s Hospital pediatric cancer program!”
-Nancy Francisco-Welke
Vice President of Development
Medical Advancement Group
Have any questions?
For any questions/concerns about the event, please contact Mark Osiecki at:
Email: osieckim2424@gmail.com
1233 Scenic Ridge Dr
Verona, WI 53593
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