FREMONT, Calif. — Nationwide Boiler Inc., a supplier of boiler equipment, emissions control systems, and custom programmable controls, raised a record-breaking $70,000 for a Bay Area charity and a nationwide scholarship program through its 42nd annual charity golf tournament in May.
With the support of sponsors, donors, and golfers, the event itself, at Pebble Beach courses, raised $69,639, and an anonymous last-minute donor topped that off to bring the total to $70,000. The proceeds will be split between Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area and the Randy Rawson Scholarship Program, which is run by the American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA).
“I am proud that our company has been able to continue this 42-year tradition of raising funds to benefit organizations that do so much for our community," said Larry Day, president and CEO of Nationwide Boiler. "What originally started with eight golfers and 20 guests has now grown to an event with more than 50 golfers and 100 guests each year. I am grateful to work in an industry with so many individuals that share our desire to continually give back to those in need."
The Randy Rawson Scholarship Program was founded by ABMA for the promotion of careers in boiler engineering and fabrication. The fund supports post-secondary education and/or technical training for graduating high school students who intend to pursue careers related to commercial, institutional, industrial, or power-generating boilers and associated equipment. The program awarded 12 scholarships in 2022 and has provided nearly $250,000 in scholarships since its inception.
Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is a nonprofit that fulfills the wishes of children between the ages of 2½ and 18 who have been diagnosed with critical illnesses. The organization serves 17 counties in Northern California and has granted more than 9,000 wishes over its nearly 40 years.
Attendees traveled from across the U.S. and Canada to attend the two-day tournament, which included a practice round at the Links at Spanish Bay and the tournament round at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Funds were raised through various sponsorships and donations as well as through raffles, virtual and live auctions, and other fundraising activities.
Jake Cushard, great-grandson of Nationwide Boiler’s founder, Dick Bliss, took home the Low Gross Championship for the second year in a row. Jack Oliver of ADCO Cos. took home the Handicap Division trophy, and Mohan Singhal of Porter Boiler Service took home the Callaway Division trophy.
Next year's Nationwide Boiler golf tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
