Columbus, MS - Local wakeboarders Sam Marshall and Lannie Wallace responded quickly to assist a local charity that needed help. Sally Kate Family Services (a home for abused children) is located in West Point, MS that offers several services to neighboring counties that include shelter and counseling for children and their families. This organization is funded only by local charities and State of Mississippi funds and do not charge for their services. Sam and Lannie have teamed up with several local sponsors to have a wakeboarding event that all proceeds will benefit Sally Kate Family Services. Most of the volunteers for this tournament are wakeboarders that are traveling long distances to help, and this shows that wakeboarders have a positive attitude and will always be there to help someone in need.
Held September 15th, 2007 on the banks of the Tennessee Tombigbee waterway in Columbus, MS, the Lee County Inboard Southern Fried Sessions bring the best in wakeboarding talent on display. Benefiting Sally Kate Winters Family Services, the Southern Fried Sessions event will feature the Lee County Inboard On the Water Boat Show and Deep South Riders Money Grab wakeboarding tournament; this event will showcase some of the best watersports talent and gear in the South. With a worthy cause, over $1750 in cash up for grabs and support from Lee County Inboard, Ricks Cafe', Monster Energy, North Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital and other local sponsors , the Southern Fried Sessions will prove to be one of the best events in watersports.
The event kicks off at 9 am Saturday September 15th at the Columbus Marina (Columbus, MS) with the Lee County Inboard On-the-Water boat show followed by the Deep South Riders Money Grab. Don't miss the awards party Saturday night at Ricks Cafe' in Starkville(www.rickscafe.net). For more information on the riding, attending, or sponsoring the event contact Sheila Brand at 662.494.4867.
