Knoxville fly fishing guide needs your help!

My name is Jude Cox and I'm here to raise donations for my dad, Michael "Rocky" Cox. He was recently diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer, and can not work while undergoing treatment. Here's a little more about dad and his new battle.

Knoxville's beloved fishing guide, Michael Cox (known by many as Rocky) is battling stage four cancer and needs our help.

Rocky's been guiding fly fishermen to his favorite east Tennessee and southeastern rivers for almost 25 years. His career choice was his dream and he worked extremely hard to make that dream come true. Guiding fly fishermen has never made a guide wealthy, and the job comes with very few perks, including no insurance. But Rocky will tell you he has been blessed with riches beyond money throughout his guiding career.

Rocky's 2024 season was moving right along until it came to a sudden and abrupt stop in early August. Rocky went into the hospital thinking kidney stones or gall stones were to blame but was quickly corrected by the doctors. He was then diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer and had to begin the hard process of treatment as well as letting his clients know that he'd be out of work for the near future.

We're here hoping for donations to aid in Rocky's treatment and covering his living expenses. And we'll gladly accept all prayers.