It will work but ya have to draw a good crowd. Most charity tournaments the pay back is 80% so if ya dont have atleast 100 boats ya dont raise much. Then ya could also ask for donations at the weigh in. My partner and me awhile back won such a tournament and we took or expenses out of the winnings and gave the rest to the charity. Hope ya figure something out and get your ppl down there. I wil say a prayer for you and your group. Good luck.