A local family looking to shine a spotlight on the heart disease that claimed their son’s life is holding their 2nd annual fishing derby to raise money in his memory next month.
The Rylen Solski Memorial Fishing Derby will be held between June 10th and 19th as a way to raise awareness about Kawasaki disease, a heart condition that typically appears in children five and younger.
Ray Solski, Rylen’s father and co-organizer of the derby, says his son’s condition was misdiagnosed many times prior to his passing in 2020, and hopes to in the very least educate people about the disease that affects 30 out of 100 thousand children under the age of five in Canada.
This will be a Pike and Walleye derby with any size fish eligible for prizes. Additionally, all Manitoba waters are eligible.
All proceeds will be donated to Kawasaki Disease Canada.
Catch Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon for more on the 2nd Annual Rylen Solski Memorial Fishing Derby.
