John Crews, Dave Mercer need your help fighting autism

Dave Mercer wants bidders to go crazy, sort of.

On stage as emcee for last week’s A.R.E. Truck Caps Bassmaster Elite on Table Rock Lake, he made a point to speak at length with angler John Crews. Although Crews made the cut and finished 31st, fishing took a backseat to something near and dear to both.

Crews wears specially designed jerseys during April’s Autism Awareness Month and auctions them. The proceeds go to Autism Speaks and other charities helping those affected by the brain disorder.

Crews informed the crowd to watch his Facebook for the eBay auction of his jersey featuring interlocking puzzle pieces, a symbol for autism.

Mercer’s daughter, Cadance, has autism, and the Facts of Fishing host stepped right in to help the cause, even though last year Crews’ tournament jersey garnered more than $600.