Gav’s Classic 2023, 47th Annual

All Proceeds Go To:

Calvary Christian Fellowship

In Memory of Dennis Gavaghan

The family of Markeeth Stokes for his continued support following a car accident.

This is a 3 on 3 blind draw basketball tournament that began in 1976 in the backyard of Jim and Betty Gavaghan. The Little Flower Parish on the Eastside of Indianapolis played host to the starting years of this event. The participants of this tournament were from many different areas and schools in the surrounding area, with most of them being from Scecina Memorial High School.

As the years went by, the tournament moved from my parent’s house to a friend’s backyard, Lee and Marydel Moran. The tournament remained at the Moran backyard for the next 15 years and saw many different changes and growth. In 1985 a friend and participant, Marty Brennan, was diagnosed with cancer. Marty eventually passed and five years following his death, the Classic became a small fundraiser in Marty’s name with donations given to Scecina. The Classic became a consistent fundraiser and continued to grow each year.

In 1997, the tournament moved again, this time to my new in home in Holy Spirit Parish. The Classic

continues its tradition and fundraising base to this day. Each year, the tournament is a community and

family based day with kids and adults. Following the 3 on 3 tournament, are kids games and activities.

This year’s tournament marks the 46th year and will have at least 60 players, hosted on July 16th.

Below is a listing of previous causes and donation recipients:

2006-2008- Donations were made to the Chris Hutt Children Foundation

2009- Donations were made to the Kathleen Reckley-Jontz education fund

2010- Donations were made in Beth Kelshaw’s name to an education fund

2011- Donations were made in Bill Gavaghan’s name to an education fund

2012- Donations were made in Zachary Clegg’s name to an education fund

2013- Donations were made to Kerry Obrien to help with medical expenses related to cancer

2014- Donations were made to Mitch Miller to help with medical expenses

2015- Donations were made available for four students from four Eastside schools

2016- Donations were made for a very special young boy. One of the bravest humans many and I have

ever known. Brody Stephens was diagnosed with cancer for the second time and donations were made

for him and his family to enjoy a trip to Disney World.

2017- Following Brody Stephens death on April 29th, 2017 donations were made to Riley Children’s

Hospital- Child Life Department. The Child Life Department at Riley provide patients with entertainment,

crafts, art, music therapy, toys and educational assistance.

2018- Donations were made to Michaela Levell for medical expenses related to cancer. A portion of

donations were also given to the Indianapolis Catholic Charities. Michaela was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s

Lymphoma just six days before college graduation. Graduating with a social work degree, Michaela

completed her internship with Indianapolis Catholic Charities.

2019- Proceeds were split following the death of two Eastside friends; Marydel Moran and David Short.

A portion of donations went to Outreach Indiana in the name of David Short with the other portion provided to Lee Moran relating to medical costs.

2021- Donations were made once again to two separate entities. Lilly Cunigan will receive half in scholarship form to Scecina High School, in memory of Cory Gray. The remaining half being donated to Miracle Place in memory of Juliet Rew.

2022- Scecina Memorial Football Program

Multiple donation forms are listed below, but feel free to donate in any manner. All donators will be allowed to promote their company all day on July 22nd.

No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or promotions are offerered in exchange for andy donations made.

Thank you in advance for any and all support!

Bob Gavaghan

317-605-2014

Daniel Gavaghan

317-605-0129

46th Annual/ Gav’s Classic / July 16, 2022