Loudoun County, Va. — The inaugural JCFM Scholarship Charity Cornhole Tournament was a successful event for a great cause, raising $6,000 for scholarships for LCPS students.
Over 70 players competed in the amateur tournament, hosted at the family-owned ResQ BBQ with the tournament run and emceed by Irish Rose Cornhole. Everyone from students, families and school and business leaders came out to support the next generation. It’s proof that when our community rallies together, incredible things happen.
“I’m so glad we came out today to play,” said JJ Totaro, Heritage High School athletic director. “It was a great way to spend a day outdoors with our family and to support a great cause. I can’t wait to see how much money we raised for the scholarship.”
“This tournament wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the community and small businesses like ResQ and Irish Rose as well as the companies that sponsored our raffle prizes,” said Owen Gotimer, JCFM Scholarship president. “We’ve been able to grow the scholarship to something that makes a real impact in these local students’ lives, and I’m so grateful for the support of the sponsors, our team, and everyone who joined us for today’s tournament.”
Competition was fierce, but in the end, two Heritage High School baseball players emerged victorious, taking home the inaugural championship title and prizes donated by local businesses. But the real winners are the deserving students who will benefit from the funds raised for the scholarship. (Winners of this year’s scholarship will be announced in May!)
Giving back is a team effort, and this tournament proved that.
About the Jeffrey C. Fowler Memorial Scholarship
Jeff Fowler, or “Fig” as his Patriot teammates called him, was a 1983 graduate of Park View High School where he played baseball and basketball for the Patriots. On and off the field, Jeff Fowler dedicated his life to his family and teaching his 15 nieces and nephews – hence the moniker Uncle Jeff – everything he could about sports, but more importantly served as a lifelong role model for everyone he ever met.
On March 23, 2013, Uncle Jeff lost his 14 year battle with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. In 2015, Jeff Fowler’s family started a scholarship in his honor, to give back to local students who display remarkable passion for sports. The JCFM Scholarship committee has awarded nearly $40,000 to 22 LCPS graduates whose passion for sports has changed their lives.
Want to learn more about the JCFM Scholarship and how you can get involved? Head over to www.jcfmscholarship.com.
