THE MIGGIE CHALLENGE
- Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Charity Event
WHAT IS THE MIGGIE CHALLENGE?
The Miggie Challenge is a one of a kind freshwater angling competition that aims to promote Cystic Fibrosis awareness and organ donation.
The Miggie Challenge is a fundraising event and each year the competition is held in honor of a Cystic Fibrosis patient.
WHAT IS CYSTIC FIBROSIS?
Cystic Fibrosis is a life-threatening, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and progressively limits the ability to breathe. In the lungs, the mucus clogs the airways and traps bacteria leading to infections, extensive lung damage and eventually, respiratory failure.
In the pancreas, the mucus prevents the release of digestive enzymes that allow the body to break down food and absorb vital nutrients.
There is currently no cure for Cystic Fibrosis.
HOW DID IT COME ABOUT?
The Miggie Challenge was started in 2014 as a fun event to celebrate the 21st birthday of Stefan “Miggie” King, a well loved angler in the fishing world who suffered from Cystic Fibrosis.
Miggie passed away 2 months after the Miggie Challenge was founded. Cape Town Angling Club (founders of the Miggie Challenge) have since made the competition an annual event to honor the life and positive spirit of Stefan King.
WHAT HAVE WE DONE OVER THE YEARS?
The Miggie Challenge is a one of a kind fishing event with back-to-front rules and its very own fancy dress theme. The only rule of the day is to HAVE FUN. Anglers are encouraged to break the rules, steal each others fish and fish however they please.
Donated prizes are handed out at the end of the day for categories such as the smallest fish and the best dressed. There are plenty of delicious meals for sale on the day and the atmosphere is very festive. Many anglers and families attend the Miggie Challenge and the fun filled day is enjoyed by all.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Cape Town Angling Club strives to make the Miggie Challenge an annual event that will coincide with Maggie's birthday - 29 April.
May is Cystic fibrosis awareness month. We plan on doing our part to raise awareness.
In the future we hope to have big sponsors on board that support our cause and go further in spreading Cystic Fibrosis and organ donation awareness.
