Bassmaster Elite Series angler Randy Howell has signed on as the main spokesperson for
King’s Home, a nonprofit organization based near his home in Central
Alabama. Beginning in 2011, Howell will prominently display the King’s
Home logo, name and colors on his tournament boat, truck and jersey.
Howell
began volunteering at King’s Home two years ago after learning about
the organization’s mission to provide hope and healing to moms,
children, youth and women seeking refuge from abuse, neglect and
homelessness. He connected instantly with the residents of King’s Home,
sharing his love of fishing while teaching them about the sport at one
of the campus lakes. Along the way, the children discovered the
therapeutic joys of spending time on the water in fellowship with this
personable angler – and with one another.
“Fishing is therapeutic
for these kids and motivates them to get outside and explore,â€
Howell said. “And watching their faces as they catch their first fish is a
wonderful experience, not just for them, but for me, as well.â€
King’s
Home has found fishing to be valuable in other ways. In April 2010
Howell served as keynote speaker for the group’s largest fundraising
event, and in November signed a contract to promote King’s Home
nationwide.
“Our partnership with Randy has been a wonderful
blessing,â€said Lew Burdette, President of King’s Home. “His engaging
personality, media savvy, talent as a world-class angler and tremendous
heart for helping children, youth and moms make him a perfect fit as our
spokesperson.â€
