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COMMUNITY MATCHING FUNDS

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Kiera Kilbane Foundation Golf Outing
Despite threatening clouds and a brief shower, 129 golfers
gathered together to raise money for the Kiera Kilbane Foundation
on July 25, 2025, at Pine Brook Golf Links. The Kiera Kilbane
Foundation strives to improve treatment options and find a
cure for childhood cancer, offering support and financial aid to Mike Andrako presents the GCU Matching Funds check
affected patients and their to Brian Kilbane, with Steve Cottos.
families. In addition to
eighteen holes of golf, the
participants enjoyed lunch at
at the turn, a 50/50 raffle,
basket raffles and a
delicious steak dinner at
the end of the round. The
Kiera Kilbane Foundation
graciously thanks the
GCU for the Community
Matching Funds program. Left: Steve Cottos thanks everyone who at-
tended the outing. Right: Steve & Terri Cottos,
Michael Andrako organizers of the Outing. Golfers enjoying the steak dinner.

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Tylar S. Farmer Fire Relief Fund Gibault Annual Golf Charity Scramble
In the early morning of Wednesday, Tournament
August 27, 2025, Tylar Farmer’s Gibault Catholic High School held its annual
house caught on fire, and it was golf charity scramble on Saturday, June 21.
deemed a total loss. Fortunately, The event benefits the Gibault High School
everyone made it out safely, and students’ education and activities. Ted Miller
his dog, Basket, was able to be used a GCU Agent/Agency Matching Funds
rescued by firefighters. Basket’s Grant to increase the profits from the day.
early prognosis was only a 20%
chance of survival. However, being Ted Miller | Kilgore Marketing Inc.
the fighter that she is, she pulled
through and was able to come
home after a lengthy hospital stay
and continues to improve every
day. A GoFundMe account was
set up to assist Tylar with his vet bills and getting back on his
feet after the devastating fire. The outpouring of support from
friends and family was phenomenal; to date, over $14,000. has
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been raised. Tylar has new housing and is feeling very fortunate
and blessed to have Basket back home and to have such a
wonderful support system. GCU Community Matching Funds
will assist Tylar with bills and replacing many of his possessions.

Mark Pavlick

8 GCU MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2025