With support from more than 25 sponsors and 120 golfers across 30 teams, the 2026 Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Charity Golf Outing raised a record-breaking $16,856.82 for the Appalachian Children Coalition.
Veregy was proud to once again coordinate this annual event on June 3, 2026, at Eaglesticks Golf Club in Zanesville, Ohio. Education leaders, advocates, and corporate partners came together for a day focused on investing in Appalachian youth. The day combined golf, camaraderie, and a meaningful mission, as participants enjoyed a full round of golf, skills competitions, meals, and time to connect with others who share a commitment to serving students across the region.
Leaders from the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools present the $16,855.82 check to the Appalachian Children Coalition. Pictured left to right: Monte Bainter, CORAS President; Dr. Tom Davis, Appalachian Children Coalition; Dr. Richard Murray, CORAS Executive Director.
“Every year, this outing is a reminder of what can happen when school leaders and business partners come together around a shared purpose. For Veregy, coordinating the CORAS Golf Outing is about more than a day on the course. It is a way to support the Ohio districts we serve while helping the Appalachian Children Coalition expand resources for children and families across the region. We are grateful to everyone who participated, sponsored, and helped make this year’s event a success.”
– Jon Saxton, Senior Account Executive, Veregy
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!
Corporate Sponsor & Event Coordination
• Veregy
Tent Sponsor
• Energy Optimizers
Dinner Sponsors
• Bricker Graydon
• Sunday Creek Horizons
Golf Ball Sponsor
• Gold Tier Structures
Lunch Sponsors
• The Nutrition Group
• Columbus Temperature Control
Beverage Sponsor
• Progressive Roofing
Tournament Sponsors
• CORAS
• Veregy
• FMX
• VSWC Architects
• Medical Mutual
• Columbus Building Services, Inc.
• Summit Construction
Tournament Sponsors (Continued)
• Pepple & Waggoner
• Evolved Lighting & Energy
• Midstate Recreation
Hole Sponsors
• Paul and Kathleen LaRue
• RW Baird
• SHP
• American Fidelity
• Garland Co.
• Neola
• Veregy (x4)
Cart Sponsors
• MCS Associates
• Tomlinson Insurance
Skill Prize & Trophy Sponsors
• Saxton Education Consulting (x2)
• CORAS (x2)
• Ben Sugar, Carlisle Roofing
Charitable Donors
• Garry Montgomery
• Darin Porter
We Appreciate the golfers, sponsors, and partners who made this event a success!
About the Appalachian Children Coalition
The Appalachian Children Coalition is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the region’s children through collective advocacy and strategic investments. The Coalition’s membership includes behavioral health, K-12 education, and partner organizations that serve Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties and more than 200,000 children across over 180 school districts. Learn more: https://www.appchildren.org/
Carts loaded and clubs ready as golfers prepare to tee off in support of Appalachian youth.
