2025 Tournament Review
Under a flawless blue sky and a perfect 77-degree breeze, the 4th annual BCSC-Project 858 Media Foundation golf tournament unfolded at the Coronado Golf Course, nestled along the San Diego Bay. With the iconic Coronado Bridge arching in the distance and the San Diego skyline shimmering beyond the fairways, 90 spirited players and a dozen volunteers came together for a day that was as much about camaraderie as it was about competition.
From tee-off to the final putt, the tournament delivered on its cherished goals: Fun, Family, Friends, Laughter, and Giving. The atmosphere was filled with joy, and the echoes of friendly banter and shared stories filled the course. As Andy always said, “a good time was had by all”—and this year was no exception.
The evening awards dinner added a heartfelt dimension to the day. Carlos Garcia, Vice President of Advancement at Pacific Union College, spoke eloquently about the enduring power of philanthropy. He then introduced Ashley Rodriguez, a scholarship recipient from the Andy Bishop Fund at PUC. Ashley shared how her summer internship—made possible by the fund—reignited her passion to integrate Communication experience into her Theology major and future career. Her story was a moving reminder of the real-world impact of generosity and vision.
This year’s tournament wasn’t just a celebration of sport—it was a celebration of legacy, purpose, and the ripple effect of giving raising over $13,000 for the Foundation. With every swing and every smile, the spirit of Andy Bishop lived on, inspiring all who gathered to keep building a community rooted in joy and generosity.
2025 Foundation Grant Distributions
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Pacific Union College – Supporting Education - Contributions to the Andy Bishop Fund provide tuition scholarships and internship grants for Communication students. Impact: Expands opportunities for students pursuing careers in communication.
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La Sierra University – Supporting Education - Grant awarded for student scholarships. Impact: Continued support for an aspiring pre‑dental student from the South Pacific whose father was lost at sea.
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Pine Hills Adventist Academy – Supporting Youth Sports - Funding contributed to the purchase of team‑logo sports chairs to complement the backlit logo scorer’s table in the gym. Impact: Enhances the professional appearance of home sports events and strengthens school pride and morale.
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128CM Memorial Foundation – Supporting Youth Sports - Sponsored seven student golf teams from three schools for the Death Valley Memorial Classic Student Golf Tournament. Impact: Through the Principals Fund, the foundation provides scholarships that support Christian education.
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AdventistHoops – Supporting Youth Sports - Originated on Instagram as a Seventh-day Adventist basketball highlights page and has expanded into a podcast, in‑person coverage at select Adventist games and tournaments, and now hosting an AdventistHoops All-American event (check out AdventistHoops - The Film). Impact: Provides resources that support and celebrate Christian youth basketball players and programs. Athletes participate in workshops and seminars to strengthen their basketball IQ and develop leadership skills.
2024 Foundation Grant Distributions
- El Dorado Adventist School - Supporting Youth Sports. Contributed to the purchase of EAS Eagles team logo sports chairs to be alongside the Backlit Logo Scorer’s table in the gym. Impact - Complete a professional appearance to home game sports events and build school pride and morale.
- 128CM Memorial Foundation - Supporting Youth Sports. Sponsored two student golf teams for the Death Valley Memorial Classic Student Golf Tournament. Impact - The 128CM Foundation administers the Principals Fund which provides scholarships for Christian education.
- Oceanside SDA Church Education Fund – Supporting Education. Grant for scholarships. Impact - Provides funds for an aspiring pre dental college student from the South Pacific whose father was lost at sea.
- Longburn Adventist College – Supporting Youth Sports. Impact – Providing funds to complete purchase and installation of new, safe volleyball net system.
- Pacific Union College – Supporting Education. Impact – Contributions to the Andy Bishop Fund provides tuition scholarships and internship grants for Communication students.
- Pine Hills Adventist Academy - Supporting Youth Sports. Contributed to the purchase of a Backlit Logo Scorer’s table in the gym. Impact - Complete a professional appearance to home game sports events and build school pride and morale.
2023 Foundation Grant Distributions
- The Andy Bishop Fund at Pacific Union College. Impact: Provide support to the Communications Department students with scholarships and by creating a network of alumni and businesses for internships to prepare them for career opportunities. Two worthy senior Communications students had their final school bill paid off at graduation.
- Longburn Adventist College in New Zealand. Impact: Replacing old with new volleyball support posts and net for gym.
- 128CM Memorial Foundation. Impact: Provide support to the Principal's fund toward worthy students for education.
- Oceanside SDA Church Education Fund. Impact: Continued support for two teen students who were orphaned on the Island of Kosrae in Micronesia. Scholarship grants for High School and College tuition to further their education in the US.
- Christian education support. Impact: Tuition grants to 4 students to help them remain enrolled in Christian schools after their father passed away this past year.
2022 Foundation Grant Distributions
- El Dorado Adventist School - custom gymnasium scorer's table with eagle mascot. Impact: professional appearance for basketball games and sporting events in newly renovated gym.
- Longburn Adventist College in New Zealand. Impact: enable worthy student athletes to attend and play in local community sports tournaments.
- SWITCHFOOT BRO-AM Foundation. Impact: provide support for underserved youth in San Diego through nutrition, education, music, art, and sports programs.
- The Andy Bishop Fund at Pacific Union College. Impact: provide support to the Communications Department students with scholarships and by creating a network of alumni and businesses for internships to prepare them for career opportunities.
- 128CM Memorial Foundation. Impact: provide support to the Principal's fund toward worthy students for education.
- Oceanside SDA Church Education Fund. Impact: Support for two teen students who were orphaned on the Island of Kosrae in Micronesia. Scholarship grants for High School and College tuition to further their education in the US.
