Event Raises Nearly $50,000 in Support of the Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus
Portsmouth, NH — July 10, 2026 — Easterseals NH & VT hosted the 2026 Striped Bass Tournament on Friday, July 3, from sunrise to 11:30 a.m., drawing 78 anglers from across New Hampshire and the Seacoast. The catch-and-release tournament raised nearly $50,000 to benefit the Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus and the programs and services it provides for military members, Veterans, first responders, and their families.
Held as part of Portsmouth’s 250 Extravaganza celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary, the tournament offered participants an opportunity to enjoy a day on the water while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our nation and our communities.
“We are incredibly grateful to our primary sponsors — Wilcox Industries, Holloway GMC Cadillac, and M&T Bank — whose generosity made this tournament possible,” said Maureen Beauregard, President & CEO of Easterseals NH & VT. “Their commitment to our military members, Veterans, first responders, and their families is a powerful reflection of New Hampshire’s spirit of service, and we could not do this work without them.”
Tournament participants competed for more than bragging rights, with charitable donations of $5,000, $4,000, $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 made in the names of the top five winners in support of the Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus. In addition, the biggest fish of the day was over 46” long.
About Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus
The Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus in Franklin, NH, is a first-of-its-kind center in New Hampshire, providing military members, Veterans, and their families with housing, essential services, and recreation — all in one place. Spanning 15 acres, next to a rail trail and the Merrimack River, the campus offers affordable housing, a hub for military support organizations, and access to a variety of outdoor activities.
Located on campus, the Bernadine Herron Center offers a flexible event and retreat space to rent and 22 carefully-appointed guest rooms for people participating in retreats who need overnight accommodations. The Campus offers opportunities for nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses, to host gatherings, trainings, and events. In Phase II, the Campus will feature the Solinsky Equine & Recreation Center and the Solinsky Empowerment Center. With these spaces for healing, connection, and growth, this Campus ensures those who served receive the care and community they deserve. militaryveteranscampusnh.org
About Easterseals NH
Established in 1936, Easterseals NH provides exceptional services to ensure that all people of all abilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. Throughout New Hampshire, the organization serves the diverse needs of more than 14,000 children, adults, seniors, and Veterans with a wide range of abilities and needs each year. The organization does this through comprehensive, outcome-driven services and programs covering early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health, family and physical disability services, substance use treatment, and care coordination. eastersealsnh.org
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