Local fishermen are once again banding together to raise money to help children dealing with cancer.
Saturday marks the second annual Fishermen Helping Kids with Cancer herring sale.
While the sale takes place in Richmond, a number of Ladner fishermen are involved.
Randy Reifel donates the boat, licence, fuel and all the expenses to catch the fish, while other local fishermen help out with the sale and in the planning.
The idea began with a group of fishermen determined to provide support for children with cancer after standing by as loved ones battled the disease.
The charitable herring fishery had been a tradition in the province for 50 years until 2007 and raised over $250,000 for orphaned children.
The group decided to revive the idea last year.
The sale is open to the public with all proceeds being contributed to the B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation to support children with cancer.
The sale runs from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the south end of Trites Road (12740 Trites Rd.) in Steveston.
The herring will be sold for $10 per 20-pound bag. Buyers are also invited to bring their own buckets.
Donations can also be made through the B.C.
Children's Hospital website. Visit www.bcchf.ca and search for "Fishermen Helping Kids with Cancer."
