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Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation
The Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation is proud to announce that we are now a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Your support directly helps us provide tuition assistance and opportunities to student-athletes who embody Cash’s legacy of faith, kindness, and dedication. EIN: 33-3118843
The 1st Annual "Swing For Cash" Golf Classic 2025
Sponsored by Forest Audiology
🏌️Event Schedule
11:30 AM: Lunch by Hangry Joe’s/Subway Wards & Practice Range Open
12:00 Noon: Registration, Purchase Mulligan Super Package & Raffle Tickets
1:10 PM: Check Presentation on the steps of the Clubhouse
1:30 PM: Tee OffPost-Golf: Gathering at the Pavilion for Awards and Prize Ceremony
🏆 Prizes & Course Overview
Hole 2 – Closest to the Pin
Premium Box of Golf Balls & $50 Fratelli’s Gift CardHole-in-One wins a 7-Night Worldwide Getaway!Hole 5 – Longest Drive Win a Premium Box of Golf Balls & a $25 Fratelli’s Gift Card for the longest drive!
Hole 7 – Closest to the Pin
Win a BlackOut Buck 3D Deer Target. Hole-in-One wins a Choice of Yeti Cooler!
Hole 8 – Longest Drive
Another shot at winning a Premium Box of Golf Balls
$25 Fratelli’s Gift Card for the longest drive!
Hole 11 – Maddox Toilet Tee Challenge
Tee off from a toilet at the 100-yard marker on hole 11 for a shot at prizes & laughs.
With the Purchase of the $100 Mulligan Super Package at Registration
Hole 12 – Hole-in-One Challenge
Ace the hole (must be 168 yards) & drive away in a Brand-New Mazda CX-5!
Hole 15 – Raffle Entry Win With Max
$10 for 10 Tickets, Get 5 Tickets for hitting the Green & a chance to Win one of multiple prizes:
The $500 Finks Divot Repair
Brand New Ping G4 30 Max Driver
Houseboat Vacation from Parrot Cove Smith Mountain Lake
Hole-in-One wins Tour Edge Exotics 723 Series Golf Clubs!
Hole 17 – Straightest Drive Stay straight!
Closest shot to the line wins 8 Tickets to the Lynchburg Beer & Wine Festival in September
🏆Tournament Awards:
🥇1st Place Overall Team – Trophies & $100 Gift Card to Dick’s Sporting Goods (per player)
🥈2nd Place Overall Team – $75 Gift Card to Dick’s Sporting Goods (per player)
🥈Alternate Flight Champion -Trophies (per player)
🥉3rd Place Overall Team – $50 Gift Card to Dick’s Sporting Goods (per player)
🚽 Highest Score: Special Commemorative necklaces for your accomplishment
🏌️ Mulligan Super Package – $100 per Team at Registration
1 Mulligan per Golfer: Use one time anywhere on the course – drive, approach, chip, or putt.
1 String per Team: Use once on the green. If your ball is within the string, count it as holed.
1 Gold Tee Shot per Player: Use one drive on any par 4 or par 5 (not par 3s).
Maddox Toilet Tee Challenge: Each player takes their tee shot on Hole #11 from a Maddox Toilet at the 100-yard marker!
🚩 1st Annual Golf Classic TEAMS (2 Flights)
1) Team Forest Audiology
2) Bailey Grey Interiors
3) Mustaches 4 Kids
4) Maddox Air, Electrical & Plumbing
5) Team Paulie’s Barbershop
6) Cornerstone Realty Group
7) Mabry Auto Group
8) Construction Services, Inc
9) Fusion Salon Forest Inc.
10) Chapman Insurance Agency
11) Jamerson YMCA
12) Jamerson YMCA 2
13) Greathouse SMLCA
14) Team Laslie's Auto Body
15) Delta Star
16) Team Bank Of The James
17) Team Scott Insurance
18) Big Dundotta's Wrecking Crew
19) Gabriel Provost & Friends
20) The Addair Group
21) The Lexington Crew
22) The Cart Boys
23) Colony Tire
24)Moore’s Electric
25) Team Conley
26) Ford Mays Wealth Management
27) Team Gaudio & Friends
🚩 Swing For Cash Golf Classic Rules 🧡
Captain’s Choice Format
Women & Men 70+: Red Tees
Men 69 & under: White Tees
Max Bogey per hole
Max 2 putts per green
Have fun and play in Cash’s spirit! 🧡
Support Sponsors of The Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation
🏆 Tournament Host
🎖️ Elite Sponsors
🥇 Premium Sponsors
⛳ Range Sponsors
Chris & Page Langley
The Burton, Manley,
& Norman Families
🏌️♂️ Longest Drive Sponsors
Long Meadows Inc.
🎯 Closest to the Pin Sponsors
🌿 Hole Sponsors
Phyllis & Casey Johnson
Harrington Falwell
Whetsell Family
Chal Nunn Executive Coaching
Honoring the Life, Legacy, and Love of Cash Gaudio
The Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation was created to celebrate the extraordinary life of Cash, a young man who left an indelible mark on everyone he met. Cash's unwavering faith, passion for helping others, and love for sports and community inspire this scholarship fund. Our mission is to honor his memory by supporting student-athletes who share his values of dedication, compassion, and perseverance.
Through your generosity, we aim to provide opportunities for young people to pursue their education, follow their dreams, and make a difference—just like Cash did.
Our Mission
To empower student-athletes with a heart for God and their communities, ensuring Cash’s legacy lives on by fostering a new generation of leaders who embody his spirit of kindness, resilience, and faith.
How You Can Help
Your support is invaluable in continuing Cash’s legacy. Whether through a donation, sharing his story, or participating in our events, you can help us make an impact.
Donate Today: Every contribution helps us change lives.
Learn More About Cash: Discover his story and the inspiration behind the scholarship fund.
Get Involved: Explore ways to celebrate Cash and make a difference in your community.
Join Us in Celebrating Cash
Together, we can keep Cash’s light shining brightly, ensuring his legacy inspires and supports others for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mission of the Cash Gaudio Memorial Scholarship Fund?
The mission is to honor Cash’s legacy by providing scholarships to student-athletes who exemplify his values of faith, kindness, and dedication, helping them pursue their education and make a positive impact in their communities.
Who is eligible to apply for the scholarship?
Scholarships are available to student-athletes who demonstrate financial need, strong character, and a commitment to their education and community service. Specific eligibility criteria can be found on our Scholarship Application page.
How are donations used?
Donations directly support scholarships for deserving students and help fund events and initiatives that honor Cash’s legacy, such as youth sports programs and community outreach.
How can I get involved with the foundation?
You can contribute by volunteering, sponsoring events, donating, or spreading awareness about the fund. Visit our Get Involved page for more ways to support our mission.
How can I share a memory or tribute to Cash?
You can share your stories, photos, and tributes on our Memories or Wall of Comments pages. These heartfelt contributions help keep Cash’s spirit alive and inspire others.
Blog Posts
Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation Announces First Scholar Recipient
Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation Announces First Scholar Recipient
LYNCHBURG, VA — April 22, 2025 — The Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation is proud to announce its first tuition assistance recipient for the 2025–2026 academic year: Max Spain, a seventh-grade student athlete at Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, Virginia. Max plays both soccer and golf, and is the son of the late Mark Spain, a beloved WSET news anchor who passed away after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
“We are humbled to award this first scholarship to Max,” said Cash’s mother, Shannon Meyers. “When I called his mom, Lynita, there was an immediate bond in our shared grief. We cried together, both overwhelmed by a need being met, and the realization that it is only possible because of Cash’s impactful life, which moved people to donate. Our family is so grateful for the community’s support, and we take some comfort in helping others through Cash’s powerful legacy of faith and kindness. It’s especially meaningful to award this tuition assistance to Max, forever uniting the memories of Cash, and Mark Spain, who was so loved by the Lynchburg community, and always exhibited incredible positivity. We truly desire to “live like Cash” in everything we do.”
The Foundation, which recently received its full 501(c)(3) non-profit designation, has named several members to its founding board, including Shannon Bochette Meyers, Micah Gaudio, McKenna-Kate Gaudio, Stuart Whetsell, David Provost, and Savena Royal.
Savena Royal, the newest board member, organized the Gears for Gaudio car show in March. Hundreds of people attended and viewed 80 cars and motorcycles, while contributing financially to the Foundation’s mission and celebrating Cash’s life.
The Foundation is currently planning its signature fundraising event, the first annual Swing For Cash Golf Classic, which will be held on May 20, 2025, at London Downs Golf & Country Club. Team registration is near capacity, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Visit CashGaudio.org/GOLF for more details.
“This tuition assistance is more than financial help—it’s a tribute to character, perseverance, and faith,” said Micah Gaudio, Cash’s father. “We want Cash’s memory to live on forever by helping student athletes who embody the same heart, humility, and dedication he demonstrated.”
The Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation was established in memory of Cash Gaudio, who tragically lost his life on September 30, 2024, in a senseless act of random gun violence. Cash was 19 years old and known for his unwavering faith, love, kind heart, work ethic, humor, and entrepreneurial spirit. His impact on the communities of Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, and Roanoke continues to inspire.
To learn more about Cash’s life, the Foundation, or to support upcoming events, please visit CashGaudio.org.
About the Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation
The Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation exists to honor the life and legacy of Cash Gaudio by supporting student athletes who reflect his faith, compassion, and character. Through tuition assistance and community events, the Foundation seeks to forever honor Cash by investing in the lives of young people.
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Contact:
Micah Gaudio
(434) 204-8787
[email protected]
CashGaudio.org
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