Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation

    Live Like Cash

    Honoring the Life, Legacy, and Love of Cash Gaudio

    Faith. Family. Community. A legacy that lives on.

    Empowering Futures

    Scholarships for Student-Athletes With a Heart for God

    Helping young leaders pursue their education and their dreams.

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    3rd Annual "Swing for Cash" Golf Classic, Thursday, May 20th, 2027.

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    Honoring the Life, Legacy, and Love of Cash Gaudio

    The Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation was created to celebrate the extraordinary life of Cash, a young man who left an indelible mark on everyone he met. Cash's unwavering faith, passion for helping others, and love for sports and community inspire this scholarship fund. Our mission is to honor his memory by supporting student-athletes who share his values of dedication, compassion, and perseverance. Through your generosity, we aim to provide opportunities for young people to pursue their education, follow their dreams, and make a difference — just like Cash did.

    Our Goal

    $1,000,000 by 2028

    In less than two years, we've raised over $200,000 toward Cash's legacy. Help us reach the next milestone before Cash would have graduated from UVA School of Business.

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    Our Mission

    To empower student-athletes with a heart for God and their communities, ensuring Cash's legacy lives on by fostering a new generation of leaders who embody his spirit of kindness, resilience, and faith.

    Organizations We Support

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    Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy

    The Gaudio family helped found SMLCA in 2005, and Cash called it home from Kindergarten through first grade — then again as a sophomore and junior, where he played varsity basketball and was named an officer of the National Honor Society. Today, SMLCA honors Cash every year with an Orange Out basketball game and presents the Cash Gaudio Team Leadership Award at halftime. Because of your generosity, the Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation is proud to provide ongoing support to SMLCA student-athletes in need.

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    Liberty Christian Academy

    Cash attended LCA from second through sixth grade, then returned his senior year ready to leave his mark. Though VHSL rules kept him off the court, Cash never missed a moment — he was front row at every football and basketball game, louder than anyone in the stands. LCA honors his spirit at the first football game of each season with an Orange Out event, a pregame tailgate, and the Live Like Cash Student Spirit Leader Award presented at halftime. Because of your generous gifts, we are able to support LCA student-athletes who carry that same fire.

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    Hill City Crash

    Cash was a proud member of the Hill City Crash Fraternity AAU travel team for three years — competing across the region, sharpening his game, and deepening his faith. It was inside that brotherhood, especially during the uncertainty of COVID, that Cash was most influenced to live like Christ. In his honor, Hill City dedicated their entire July season to his memory. Because of your faithful giving, we are able to help Crash kids pursue their dream of playing basketball at the next level.

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    Jefferson Forest High School

    Cash attended Jefferson Forest from eighth grade through his sophomore year, playing both football and basketball. During those years he shot up nearly a foot, grew into his athleticism, and locked in academically — finding his footing through COVID with a focus on basketball and his grades that never let up. The Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation is committed to continuing that investment, and because of your generous support, we are able to come alongside Forest's Christian athletes when they need it most.

    How You Can Help

    Your support is invaluable in continuing Cash's legacy. Whether through a donation, sharing his story, or participating in our events, you can help us make an impact.

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    Learn More About Cash

    Discover his story and the inspiration behind the scholarship fund.

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    Explore ways to celebrate Cash and make a difference in your community.

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    Together, we can keep Cash's light shining brightly, ensuring his legacy inspires and supports others for years to come.

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    The Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Your support directly helps us provide tuition assistance and opportunities to student-athletes who embody Cash's legacy of faith, kindness, and dedication. EIN: 33-3118843

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