Wounded Heroes Fishing Classic slated for April 3-4

The Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes will host its inaugural 2016 Wounded Heroes Fishing Classic at Hampton Lake beginning Sunday.

The two-day event will kick off with food, live music, a silent auction and a live auction at 5 p.m. at the Hampton Lake’s Amenity Center. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $30 and include food, soft drinks and craft beer.

A catch-and-release bass tournament will be from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. The tournament is limited to 200 participants and will be held at Hampton Lake.

Proceeds will benefit Birdies for the Brave, a PGA Tour-supported initiative that helps local nonprofits provide support to military members, veterans, and their families ranging from financial aid, rehabilitation services, counseling and housing to educational scholarships and career development.

Additional information can be found at www.woundedmilitaryheroes.org.

The Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes has raised over $500,000 over the past five years, according to its website.

This story was originally published March 29, 2016 at 9:36 AM with the headline "Wounded Heroes Fishing Classic slated for April 3-4."