The Laughlin Family Foundation Breaks Fundraising Record and Raises Over $243,000 at 4th Annual Golf “Fore” Rare Cancers Celebrity Tournament to Support Rare Cancer Research, Education, and Awareness
The Laughlin Family Foundation hosted its 4th annual charity golf tournament presented by Neil and Emily Kishter and raised over $243,000.00, which sets not only a new golf tournament fundraising record, but also a foundation record for most funds raised at a single event.
The all-day golf tournament at the Crofton Country Club in Crofton, MD on Monday September 9th, 2024 brought together over 150 golfers, over 30 sponsors and corporate partners, dozens of selfless volunteers, and several members of the Washington Capitals organization and team. This community came together to help raise funding and awareness for rare cancers. Throughout the day there were plenty of laughs, drinks, prizes, live and silent auctions, mulligans, marshmallows, hockey net drives, and a fan favorite “Beat the Joe” putting contest, where golfers attempted to putt golf balls farther than Capitals play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati.
A full cast of sports personalities, celebrities, and Washington Capitals players, staff, and alumni all joined Craig Laughlin and rallied around the cause. The list of VIP guests who participated in this years tournament included:
Current Washington Capitals TJ Oshie and goaltender Charlie Lindgren
Washington Capitals coaching staff featuring head coach Spencer Carberry, Kurk Muller, Scott Allen, Mitch Love, Scott Murray, Emily Engel-Natzke, and Brent Leonhardt
Capitals Alumni Olie Kolzig, Rod Langway, Peter Bonrda, Braden Holtby, Devante Smith-Pelly, Alan May, Karl Alzner, Brent Johnson, and Ken Sabourin
Formers Blue Jays pitcher Brett Cecil
And of course… various sports personalities fromMonumental SportsNet and the DMV including Alexa Landestoy, Chris Miller, Dave Johnson, Wes Johnson, Bob McDonald, and Caleb Green
It was the biggest tournament to date for not only golfers, but for the number of sponsors and partners who joined in on the mission. Companies included:
Presenting Sponsor Neil and Emily Kishter, Buch Construction, Metin Omer, Mr. Wizards Hops, Fusion Solutions, Prince Frederick Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Under Armour Golf, Iron Bow Technologies, Maureen Hearl, Capitol Petroleum Group, Carl M. Freeman Foundation, Rich Mar Florist, Decker Global Wealth Group, The Farm House, Titan Hospitality Group, Maryland Oncology Hematology, Valor Home, Operation Raise the Roof, Bar Movement, Vida Taco Bar, Jsonart, Pherm Brewing Company, Dewey Crush, Glamourview Creamery, Naval Bagels, BrightlyEverAfter, Hollywood Oyster, DJ John Scavilla, Ashley Estill, and Brian Isemann Photography.
Photos courtesy of: Brian Isemann Photography and Ashley Estill
