Drennan Cup Champion donates his winnings
DRENNAN Cup victor Richard Wilby has revealed to Angling Times that he will be gifting his entire £2,000 winnings to the Make a Wish foundation.
Rich Wilby with an 11lb-plus tench which helped him on his way to lifting the Cup
The all-rounder from Norfolk enjoyed one of the most convincing wins in the competition’s history, scooping eight weekly Drennan Cup awards along the way, but says that it was always his intention to donate any money he won for bagging the prestigious title to a great cause.
He tells us:
“For me the Drennan Cup has never been about the money, and last year I donated my runner-up cheque to another charity called SWAN UK.
“I just love the thrill and pursuit of catching specimen fish, and to win the cup has always been a personal dream. Make a Wish is a charity close to my heart and I made the decision long ago that if I won anything this time around, it would go to them.
“The charity specialises in making the wishes of critically ill children come true, so I couldn’t think of a better cause, considering that my wish has just become a reality too.”