Gav's Classic 2018
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This year’s proceeds will be given to Michaela Levell with a portion going to Indianapolis Catholic Charities. Michaela is a recent graduate of Anderson University and was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma just 6 days before she graduated in May. She was an intern at Catholic Charities and graduated with a Social Work Degree.
Proverbs 31:25 “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”
THE PAST & FUTURE OF THIS EVENT
This is a 3 on 3 blind draw basketball tournament that began in 1976 in the backyard of Jim & Betty Gavaghan in Little Flower Parish on the Eastside of Indianapolis.. I kept the tournament going over the years while it grew. The participants were from all different areas and schools on the eastside but mostly from Scecina High School.
As the years went by, the tournament moved from my parent’s house to a friend’s backyard, Lee & Marydel Moran also in Little Flower Parish. The Tournament stayed at Moran’s backyard over the next 15 years and saw many changes and additions. In 1985, a friend and player in the tourney, Marty Brennan, died after a five year battle with cancer. After Marty’s death, the tournament took another turn when it became a small fundraiser in Marty’s name and donations were sent to Scecina. The tournament continues to be a fundraiser and still continues to grow. Going back to 1980’s & 1990’s, donations were given to St.Phillip Neri, The Sisters of Charity, and Scecina High School.
In 1997, the tournament moved again this time to my new home in Holy Spirit Parish. The tournament continues to attract new players young and old. It is a family oriented day with kids and adults. Along with many kids activities after the main event.
This year will mark the 42nd Annual of this tournament.
This year’s Tournament will have at least 45 players and it will be held on July 22nd.
In 2006 – 2008 The donations were given to The Chris Hutt Children Foundation
In 2009 the proceeds were donated to the Kathleen Reckley- Jontz education fund
In 2010 the proceeds were donated in Beth Kelshaw‘s name for an education fund.
In 2011 the proceeds were donated in Bill Gavaghan’s name for an education fund.
In 2012 the proceeds were donated in Zachary Clegg’s
name for an education fund.
In 2013 the proceeds were donated to Kerry O’Brien
To help with medical cost
In 2014 the proceeds were donated to Mitch Miller,,
To help with medical Cost
In 2015 Scholarship Funds were available for 4 kids from 4 different Eastside School
Donation Options
Soft Drinks & Supplies
Door Prize
Silent Auction
Gift Baskets, Sporting Event &
Concert tickets etc…
Cash Donations
All Donation checks can be made payable & mailed to:
Bob Gavaghan or Daniel Gavaghan
1321 Roseway Dr. Indianapolis, Indiana 46219
The names of any donator will be posted at the event.
A letter will be sent to the donators after the event with a thank you and an update.
Thank you for the consideration,
Bob & Daniel Gavaghan
Proverbs 31:25 “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”
THE PAST & FUTURE OF THIS EVENT
This is a 3 on 3 blind draw basketball tournament that began in 1976 in the backyard of Jim & Betty Gavaghan in Little Flower Parish on the Eastside of Indianapolis.. I kept the tournament going over the years while it grew. The participants were from all different areas and schools on the eastside but mostly from Scecina High School.
As the years went by, the tournament moved from my parent’s house to a friend’s backyard, Lee & Marydel Moran also in Little Flower Parish. The Tournament stayed at Moran’s backyard over the next 15 years and saw many changes and additions. In 1985, a friend and player in the tourney, Marty Brennan, died after a five year battle with cancer. After Marty’s death, the tournament took another turn when it became a small fundraiser in Marty’s name and donations were sent to Scecina. The tournament continues to be a fundraiser and still continues to grow. Going back to 1980’s & 1990’s, donations were given to St.Phillip Neri, The Sisters of Charity, and Scecina High School.
In 1997, the tournament moved again this time to my new home in Holy Spirit Parish. The tournament continues to attract new players young and old. It is a family oriented day with kids and adults. Along with many kids activities after the main event.
This year will mark the 42nd Annual of this tournament.
This year’s Tournament will have at least 45 players and it will be held on July 22nd.
In 2006 – 2008 The donations were given to The Chris Hutt Children Foundation
In 2009 the proceeds were donated to the Kathleen Reckley- Jontz education fund
In 2010 the proceeds were donated in Beth Kelshaw‘s name for an education fund.
In 2011 the proceeds were donated in Bill Gavaghan’s name for an education fund.
In 2012 the proceeds were donated in Zachary Clegg’s
name for an education fund.
In 2013 the proceeds were donated to Kerry O’Brien
To help with medical cost
In 2014 the proceeds were donated to Mitch Miller,,
To help with medical Cost
In 2015 Scholarship Funds were available for 4 kids from 4 different Eastside School
Donation Options
Soft Drinks & Supplies
Door Prize
Silent Auction
Gift Baskets, Sporting Event &
Concert tickets etc…
Cash Donations
All Donation checks can be made payable & mailed to:
Bob Gavaghan or Daniel Gavaghan
1321 Roseway Dr. Indianapolis, Indiana 46219
The names of any donator will be posted at the event.
A letter will be sent to the donators after the event with a thank you and an update.
Thank you for the consideration,
Bob & Daniel Gavaghan
Organizer
Daniel John Gavaghan
Organizer
Indianapolis, IN
