Local 1 New York Continues Supporting Muscular Dystrophy
For almost 30 years, BAC Local 1 New York has been supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to help uncover breakthroughs that accelerate treatments and cures for individuals and families facing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threating diseases.
The Local first participated in the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon in 1996, an annual event that takes place on Labor Day, pledging and delivering checks on the air during the second day of the Telethon. After a few years of spot hosting the telethon, the Local decided in 2001 to host their first charity golf outing. The outing would help raise money for MDA and in addition they created a scholarship program to offer scholarships to members' children and grandchildren.
“Thanks to generous sponsors and Local’s efforts, a record high of $110,000 was raised last year,” Jack Argila, President of Local 1 NY, said. “Everyone affiliated with the golf outing, including contractors, sister locals and professional services have made this event a tremendous success. We can’t thank all participants enough.”
The Local 1 charity golf committee members — President Jack Argila, Secretary-Treasurer Anthony LaCava Jr. and Training Director Jonathan Holsgrove — are committed to making this event more successful for many years to come.
LaCava said, “In August, we celebrated our 20th golf outing at Glenn Oaks Club in Old Westbury, NY and raised a total of $40,000 for MDA. Throughout the years, we have donated over $1,000,000 to MDA and given out over $600,000 in scholarships to members’ children and grandchildren heading off to college. We look forward to the next event on August 8, 2022.”