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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
1st Annual Live Like Cash Gaudio Golf Classic
May 20th, 2025 at 1:30pm - London Downs Golf Club
Join us for the first annual Swing For Cash: The Live Like Cash Gaudio Golf Classic, a charity tournament dedicated to honoring Cash Gaudio's legacy while supporting scholarships for student-athletes through the Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation. Enjoy a great day of golf, camaraderie, and giving back to the community while making a lasting impact on young athletes' lives. Secure your spot and be part of this special event!
Player Packages (Foursome – $450)
✔️ Team of 4 Golf Game
✔️ Boxed Lunch
✔️ Prizes
✔️ Special Gift from the Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation
Additional Mulligans and Strings will be available for purchase on tournament day!
Sponsorship Packages
Your sponsorship directly supports scholarships for student-athletes who exemplify faith, kindness, and perseverance—values Cash lived by every day.
🏆 Tournament Host – $5,000
🎖️ Elite Sponsor – $2,000
🥇 Premium Sponsor – $1,000
⛳ Range Sponsor – $500
🏌️♂️ Longest Drive Sponsor – $250
🎯 Closest to the Pin Sponsor – $250
🌿 Hole Sponsor – $200
Golf Tournament Prizes & Awards
🏆Grand Prizes:
🎯Hole-in-One Challenge – Win a New 2025 Mazda Cx5 from Lynchburg Mazda (Mabry Automotive)
with a hole-in-one!
🏆Tournament Awards:
🥇1st Place Team – $100 Gift Card to Dick’s Sporting Goods (per player)
🥈2nd Place Team – $75 Gift Card to Dick’s Sporting Goods (per player)
🥉3rd Place Team– $50 Gift Card to Dick’s Sporting Goods (per player)
🏌️♂️Special Contests:
📍Closest to the Pin – Box of premium golf balls
💪Longest Drive – Box of premium golf balls
(Win a great set of golf balls or trade them in at the pro shop!)
🎟 Extras & Fun Add-Ons:
🔹Mulligan Packages – $25 per golfer (includes 1 mulligan, 1 string, and 1 silver tee or throw)
(Limit one per golfer)
🎟 50/50 Raffle – $1 per ticket for a chance to win half the pot!
🧡⛳🚽The Maddox Toilet Tee Challenge—tee off from a toilet at the 100-yard marker on hole 11 for a shot at prizes & laughs
🏆 Tournament Host
🎖️ Elite Sponsors
🥇 Premium Sponsors
⛳ Range Sponsors
Burton Family
🏌️♂️ Longest Drive Sponsors
Long Meadows Inc.
🎯 Closest to the Pin Sponsors
🌿 Hole Sponsors
Harrington Falwell
Whettsell Family
Chal Nunn Executive Coaching
Registered Golf Teams
The 2025 Swing For Cash Golf Classic is SOLD OUT! CLICK HERE to be notified if a single or team spot becomes available—and be the first to know when registration opens for next year’s event!
Updated 4/24/25
1) Team Forest Audiology
2) Team Bailey Grey Interiors
3) Team Mustaches For Kids Lynchburg
4) Maddox Air, Electrical & Plumbing
5) Team Paulies Barbershop
6) Cornerstone Realty Group
7) Mabry Auto Group
8) Construction Services, Inc
9) Fusion Salon Forest Inc.
10) Chapman Insurance Agency
11) Jamerson YMCAA
12) Team Greathouse
13) Team Laslie's Auto Body
14) Delta Star
15) Team Bank Of The James
16) Team Scott Ins. David E Barney
17) Big Dundotta's Wrecking Crew
18) Team Gabriel Provost & Friends
19) The Addair Group
20) Team Gaudio & Friends
21) Team John Lawrence
22) The Cart Boys
23) Colony Tire
24) Moore's Electric
Get ready for a day of friendly competition, great prizes, and supporting the
Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation! ⛳✨
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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