Join the Fight for Nolan at Cross Lake Bass Tournament May 23

Katie Gray from Bossier City is on a mission to help a young five year old boy in North Louisiana.

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Young Nolan has a rough ride of late, but a bass tournament scheduled for his benefit could certainly help he and his family focus on his healing.

Nolan was diagnosed with a tumor in his abdomen. Doctors were able to remove half of the tumor but complications and scar tissue led to a bowel obstruction and since December, Nolan has undergone five major surgeries in an attempt to correct his medical issues.

Though he's recovering nicely, he must make frequent visits to New York for ongoing scans and care, and it's created a huge emotional and financial strain on his family.  That's where Katie Gray, Micah Strong, and Daryl and Karen Ballard, feel the bass fishing community of north Louisiana can help out.

So, on Saturday, May 23, they're holding the Hooked On Hope For Nolan Bass Tournament on Shreveport's Cross Lake.

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This is a 2-man team tournament (anglers can elect to fish alone but must pay full team entry) and entry fee is $100 per team with an optional $10 fee for big bass.  Weigh in will be held at the Cross Lake Public Boat Launch

50% of all tournament proceeds will go towards Nolan's medical expenses and the other 50% will go towards tournament pay out. 100% of all big bass proceeds will go to payout.

On her Facebook page, Katie Gray writes, "Let’s get as many boats on the water as we can for this tournament, I’d love to see a good turn out. The more people that fish, the more help Nolan and his family can get!  Any questions please feel free to DM me.  You can pay until the morning of.  MUST turn in an entry form before you start fishing.  Pay is TBD (1 pay out per every 5 teams)