Michael James Aebel Foundation

04/26/2026

Hello everyone! Unfortunately we won't be doing the MJA Fishing Derby for 2026. 😏 We've had so much going on this year already and haven't had much time to plan and organize for it. We will be back for sure next year!

With that being said, we are putting together a Jeep/Motorcycle Run for this fall!! Keep an eye out for more details! 🚙🏍

We're hoping for late September!!

06/23/2025

Another great time at our annual youth fishing derby over the weekend! We can’t even begin to express how much your love and support mean to us. The kids had a blast and that’s our mission!

We were able to raffle off some amazing prizes this year thanks to our awesome sponsors!

Eric won the $250 gift card donated by Scheels.
Mallory won the Red Ryder Daisy BB gun donated by Sangamon Valley Whitetails Unlimited.
Walker won the Youth Cross Bow also donated by Sangamon Valley Whitetails Unlimited.

KnR Tomahawk Awards provided us with the amazing trophies awarded to the 3 biggest fish again this year!

1st place went to Willow with her 9.64 pound carp catch!!
2nd place went to Bryson with his 1.9 pound channel catfish catch!!
3rd place went to Connor with his 1.21 pound large mouth bass catch!!

Thank you to everyone who braved the heat to spend the morning with us.

Thank you to each of our donating sponsors!

Thank you to Karly for making our shirts!

Thank you to Mikey for providing the bait to fish with!

And a huge thank you to the Sparrows Club of Riverton, IL for hosting our event and providing lunch to everyone!!!

It was another successful year and we can’t wait to see you all again next year!

06/14/2025

There's still time to register your kiddos!

Please click the link to complete this form.

06/02/2025

Gemini Jewell

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06/02/2025

Gemini Jewell

Don’t forget to register your children using the link provided on our page!

Exciting new raffle this year, with the help from our awesome sponsors!

Registration is FREE. Children who register will receive a free T-shirt, one raffle ticket entry, and goodie bag!

We can’t wait to see you all!

05/31/2025

FYI

If you didn't get adult shirts ordered we wi have some for sale at the derby. It is a limited supply.

All of the youth shirts will be provided at no cost.

05/26/2025

Two more days to get your shirt orders in!

Need a t-shirt for an event? Want your logo on a koozie? Visit our online shop for A+K Apparel near Springfield, IL.

05/20/2025

Reposting the link for the MJA Youth Fishing Derby below!

You can find my form "Michael James Aebel Youth Fishing Derby Registration " at:

Please click the link to complete this form.