Charlie George Invitational - Charitable Giving Fund

As we prepare for the 2022 CGI, we want to highlight the three charities we give back to, each with their own unique story of the special people behind them.

Since 2015, the CGI is proud to honor the life and legacy of Steven Vanover. Read Steven's story below.

If you are unable to come to the benefit night this Friday at The Raven Irish Pub but still wish to donate, online donations can be made at https://bit.ly/3JHOqVK
Steven Vanover Foundation

"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17

Loss is a sobering phenomenon that makes us reevaluate what we hold dear, and at the CGI, we seek to continue to the legacies and passion left from our late friends and family.

Please join us on Friday, August 2nd for a night of fun, philanthropy, and good company sponsored by Republic Bank at Molly Malone's St. Matthews from 7pm-11pm to raise money for the Ryann Tewell Scholarship Fund through Sacred Heart Academy - Official Page, Steven Vanover Foundation, and Cross-Cultural Solutions in honor of Graham Keeley.

Molly Malone's is generously donating 20% of all purchases and there will also be a raffle-style auction at the event. All funds will be split equally among the three charitable causes unless specifically directed to one of the causes.

If you can't make it to the event tonight but would still like to make a charitable contribution, please visit our donation page through the Community Foundation of Louisville at https://cflfund.net/NetCommunity/cgi



"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17

The CGI gives back to three charities, each with their own unique story of the special people behind them. Here is Steven's story:

For the fifth year in a row, we are excited to donate proceeds to the Steven Vanover Foundation. Steven Daniel Vanover made the most of his short time on earth by living his life to the fullest despite battling cancer. He always put family, friends, faith and education above all else. He will be remembered for many things, but especially his courage, faith and positivity.

Steven was born and raised in Louisville, and was a 2008 graduate of Saint Xavier High Schoolwhere he played football and volleyball. He went on to receive a Masters of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the JB Speed School of Engineering in 2013. Steven was a die-hard University of Louisville fan who regularly attended football and basketball games. He was also an alumnus of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity where he served on the executive council for three years and was Vice President of the Alumni Association for one year.

In December 2013, Steven was diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare form of soft tissue cancer, and passed away just 15 months later on March 12, 2015 at the age of 24. His battle with cancer was fought with courage and strength, and he never let his diagnosis get the best of him. Despite battling his illness, he lived his last 15 months of life to the fullest by golfing, playing music, fishing, spending time with friends and family, and proposing to the love of his life, Lauren. He befriended his nurses and hospital staff, and even held a concert with his band on the rooftop patio of the hospital.

Steven had an innate ability to provide joy to all of those around him, especially through his humor. He was incredibly selfless even in the darkest of times, and inspired others to be strong, courageous and hopeful. Though he is no longer with us, Steven’s legacy is carried on through several local scholarships, as well as the foundation’s contribution to fund the science that leads to cures for rare cancers.

For more information on Steven’s story and the Steven Vanover Foundation, please visit StevenVanover.org.

If you are unable to come to the benefit night at Molly Malone's St. Matthews this Friday but still wish to donate, online donations can be made at https://cflfund.net/NetCommunity/cgi



"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17

Today is and a perfect opportunity to give back to one of the causes we support: the Steven Vanover Foundation. Please help us in honoring the life of Steven Vanover and pledge a donation to this great cause!

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