Gene(Geno) Batey-NW basser takin ill,

[leachman90]

Some of you guys might know Geno so I thought I would post this.If anyone needs more info just PM me and I will try to do what I can for you.God Bless...Jim


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Local Professional Angler, Husband, and Father of two. Gene is struck with acute Pancreatitus during a July 7th, 2007 Bass Tournament in Moses Lake. Gene was admitted to the Moses Lake Hospital where he was immediately Med-Evac'd to Portland, Oregon's University Hospital. Gene has undergone multiple surgeries and is currently in University Hospital's ICU in a doctor induced Coma. He is doing better and plans to have a final surgury Friday. If everything goes well the doctors will wake him up on Saturday. The Tri city River Runners are having a HUGE raffle fundraiser to help his family. We are selling tickets for $2 each all the money goes to Gene's family. The drawing will be held at the August 11th NW Bass tournament in Boardman ( do not need to be present to win). My self and John Mace will have tickets for sale at the next club meeting and I will give more details. This is going to be the biggest raffle ever! Lets support are fellow angler. Bring your checkbooks!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Please join the Tri-City River Runners Bass club by showing your support for the Batey family by donating to the Gene Batey Foundation.

[oakie joe]

I fished with gene at the 2006 federation nation divisonal. he is a stand up guy. this is sad news! please e- mail me more info about the fundraiser. fishingfreak88@msn.com
oakiejoe