Dose of the Coast

Dose of the Coast Promoting well-being through coastal adventure for those impacted by life-altering illness Dose of the Coast was inspired by Donald Walker, Sr.

He was born on September 25, 1952 in Pensacola, Florida and grew up exploring all the Gulf coast had to offer - especially fishing, crabbing, floundering, and water skiing. He married a New Orleans native and raised three children there. He instilled his love for the coast in each one of them by taking them water skiing, fishing, and boating as often as possible. In 1969, when Don was 16, he shot

himself with a cannon he made in shop class. The injury was severe and required a blood transfusion. It was 29 years later that he learned the blood was contaminated with Hepatitis C. The virus eventually led to liver cancer and Don was given 30 days to live. He passed away on December 21, 2015, seven long years after his terminal diagnosis. The diagnosis was a tough blow to Don and the family, but those seven years were spent filled with adventures - including a drive along the Alaskan highway, trips up the East coast, and of course, local fishing trips. At Dose of the Coast we know better than anyone that hearts and funding can be tight when loved ones are ill. Our goal here is to lighten the burdens, lift the spirits, and put those adventures within reach!

11/24/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated, bid, and shared our posts for our annual silent auction! You helped us raise over $2300! 🙏🏼

11/21/2025

The Dose of the Coast auction is open through Sunday! Go take a look, bid on something fun, and help us reach our fundraising goal! Thank you! 🙏🏼

11/17/2025
Our Online Silent Auction opens TODAY, November 17th and runs through Sunday, November 23rd! 🎉We’ve got an incredible li...
11/17/2025

Our Online Silent Auction opens TODAY, November 17th and runs through Sunday, November 23rd! 🎉
We’ve got an incredible lineup of items this year, and every dollar raised helps us get more families out on the water for the coastal adventures they deserve. 💙🌊

Mark your calendars, PLEASE share with your friends, and get ready to bid for a great cause! 🙌

⭐️ https://www.32auctions.com/DoseoftheCoast25?r=1&t=all ⭐️

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ MARK YOUR CALENDAR ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ November 17th - November 23rd🐟 The 2025 Dose of the Coast online silent auction is ...
10/29/2025

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ MARK YOUR CALENDAR ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
November 17th - November 23rd
🐟 The 2025 Dose of the Coast online silent auction is really shaping up!
🌊 We have some great donations from Hotel Monteleone New Orleans, Houmas House, Louisiana Tours and Adventures, KYSEK Ice Chests, Rejuvime, Shipwreck Island Water Park, Mimosa Handcrafted and our featured item - a beautiful penthouse condo in Panama City Beach with our namesake!
🔔 Bookmark it! Www.32auctions.com/doseofthecoast25

10/21/2025

Families facing cancer and other life-altering illnesses often need a break — a day where the only thing that matters is the tug on the line, the salt in the air, and the laughter on deck.

That’s where Dose of the Coast comes in. We take families on the water to help them breathe, connect, and heal, even if just for a day.

But we can’t do it without you.

Our Silent Auction begins November 17, filled with incredible items donated by people who believe in the power of a day on the coast. Every bid directly funds these trips and the moments that matter most.

🎣 Bid here → www.32auctions.com/DoseoftheCoast25

🌊 Donate here → www.doseofthecoast.org/donate

Be part of the story — help us keep the boats running and the smiles coming. 💙

Delta Marina Empire South Pass Tarpon Rodeo Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival Plaquemines Parish Seafood Queens LA23 BBQ KYSEK Ice Chests Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Gonzales Mimosa Handcrafted Mark Trahan Louisiana Tours and Adventures @

08/01/2025
What an incredible couple of days in Empire, Louisiana for our 8th annual Dose of the Coast VIP fishing experience!This ...
08/01/2025

What an incredible couple of days in Empire, Louisiana for our 8th annual Dose of the Coast VIP fishing experience!

This event simply wouldn’t be possible without the amazing people and organizations who step up year after year to help us give families facing life-altering illnesses a day of adventure, laughter, and a little saltwater therapy. 💙

A huge thank you to:
✨ The Empire South Pass Tarpon Rodeo – for choosing our organization to kick off your rodeo year after year! We are honored and grateful!
✨ Delta Marina – Mitch, Lynn, and Amber for hosting us and providing the most delicious breakfasts and lunches.
✨ Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival – for their continued donations.
✨ Our boat captains – who gave their time and expertise to take our VIPs fishing and make lifelong memories. Mark Trahan, Matt Caire, Dimitri gagliano, Curtis Lenormand, Clint Stewart, and Ryan Arceneaux
✨ Our volunteers – Adam, Rebecca, Madeline, Claire Walker, Antoinette, and Jason, for going above and beyond.
✨Sarah Carbo with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Gonzales fo helping get the word out to our VIPs
✨ LA23 BBQ – for our delicious kickoff dinner.
✨ John Mark Trahan – for filling the marina with music.
✨ KYSEK Ice Chests – for the awesome goodie bag gear.
✨ Kyle Rome - for capturing memories on and off the water for us
✨ Justan Hood - with Rebel Horse Media for saying yes to videoing this event last minute after shoulder surgery. Cant wait to see Dose through your lens!
✨ Mimosa Handcrafted – for the beautiful pins, fish themed goodie bag gifts, and ongoing support through jewelry sales.
✨ Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival Queens - for adding a little sparkle to our event!

Most importantly, thank you to our VIPs and their families for trusting us with your time and letting us be a part of your story. Your joy is why we do what we do.

We can’t wait to share more photos and videos from this unforgettable trip. Until next year, Empire! 🐟

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