July 23-27 will mark the 50th year of the Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational, the oldest white marlin fishing tournament in the country. To commemorate this milestone, event organizers are donating 50 percent of the tournament’s net proceeds to a local charity, Parker’s Army, in loving memory of Beach Haven Marlinand Tuna Club junior angler Parker Nork. On March 11, 2017, 9-year-old Parker lost his battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, just 22 days after his diagnosis.

With the event fast approaching, tourney directors Dave Ridley and Bill Linney are reaching out to past sponsors, and…