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OBF Golf Tournament Breaks Fundraising Record for CampUCan
By Kevin Heaton, SCBO financial administrator
SCBO Financial Administrator Kevin Heaton and Executive Director Dr. Jeremy Westbrook congratulate the winning team with a score of -16 at the Ohio Baptist Foundation Golf Invitational. The team members (l to r) are Jordan Addley, Jacob Byrd, Cam Conley and Kevin Walsh.
It was a banner year for The Ohio Baptist Foundation (OBF) Golf Invitational held in mid-September at The Lakes Golf and Country Club, Westerville. Breaking all previous OBF fundraising records, the event collected a total of $14,000 with proceeds going directly to CampUCan, a ministry of SCBO. Sponsor contribu- tions for the Golf Invitational were up $3,950 more than last year. A record number of 22 teams and over 84 participants enjoyed a day of golf, food and prizes, and learned more about The Ohio Baptist Foundation’s investment in the kingdom. CampUCan is a ministry that provides mentorship and a summer camp experience for urban young men, while introducing them to the life-changing message of the gospel. Kirby Mitchell, CampUCan director, shared with the golf- ers about how he came to Christ because of a mentor who shared the gospel with him at the age of 13. CampUCan is reaching inner-city youth in the same way with the power of the gospel, changing the hearts and minds of hundreds of young men who will take that mes- sage of hope back to their own communities and families. Reginald Hayes, CampUCan founder and SCBO director of convention relations, explained the impact the camp has had on those who attend. Since its inception, Cam- pUCan has provided a fully-funded camp experience for 654 young men from urban areas in Ohio. Two hundred and ten young men have come to faith in Christ, and 41
of those young men have followed in believer’s baptism! The success of the OBF Golf Invitational also comes from the support of sponsors and participants. This year, there was a new level of sponsorship offered during registration, giving golf teams the option of be- ing a Camper Sponsor, with a $300 donation. Golf teams purchased 17 Camper Sponsors, totaling $5,100. WatersEdge Financial Services, Cedarville University and the Kentucky Baptist Foundation continued their longtime sponsorship of this tournament. We have also gained new sponsors – On Par Simulators, Division 7 Roofing, UBS Financial and The Walk Foundation – which led to an increase of $4,000 in sponsorship support from the last year. Please visit scbo.org/obfgolfouting to learn more about the sponsors. This OBF Golf Invitational was not only a great day of golf but also reflects the charitable support and commitment of our Ohio Baptist pastors and their congregation mem- bers. Along with Cooperative Program contributions from our churches, the funds raised during the golf outing will continue to ensure that CampUCan remains a free camp experience for all who register. We’re very thankful for the participation and support for this tournament and look forward to increased sponsor- ship and participation in September 2026. If you, your church or business would like to know more about being a partner or sponsor of the 2026 OBF Golf Invitational, please contact Kevin Heaton, kheaton@scbo.org or Jer- emy Westbrook, jwestbrook@scbo.org.
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