$600K Raised For Sick Kids In Charitable Golf Tournament By Anne Arundel County Family

MYERSVILLE, MD — An Anne Arundel County family has raised more than $600,000 for sick kids with its annual golf tournament over the past 11 years. This year's effort raised more than $80,000 to help 1,200 families.

The Crivella family, who lives in the Millersville-Severna Park area, donates the money to the Casey Cares Foundation. Founded in Maryland in 2000, Casey Cares organizes uplifting events for critically ill children and their families in eight states and Washington, D.C. The nonprofit frequently sends these families to sporting events, concerts and vacation getaways.

The Crivellas started the tournament in honor of Nick Crivella's aunt, who died of cancer. The tournament began as a friends-and-family match before Crivella's wedding. It has since grown into a large-scale charitable operation.

The 17th Annual Crivella Golf Tournament took place Sept. 10 at Musket Ridge Golf Club in Myersville, Frederick County. More than 100 people participated this year.

Golfer Marc Bastow won the 2022 Christopher A. P. Chase Champion of Children Award. The Crivella family has bestowed the honor over the past four years to a golfer who exhibits the qualities of Chase, a long-time player and family friend.

Chase donated to Casey Cares while in the hospital right before he died from recurring medical issues.

Bastow, a published author, lives in Montgomery County. He is a curriculum facilitator for Future Link. He also serves on its Board of Directors.

Residents can learn more about the tournament at crivellagolf.com.