Tom and Cordray's Ice Cream Shop Raise Scholarship Funds
This article appeared in the Galveston Daily News
Cordray Drug Store raised $750 for the Galveston College Athletics Scholarship with Coach Kelly’s Whitecaps Crunch fundraiser in August, which was named in honor of GC athletic director and head softball coach Kelly Raines.
Raines guided the Whitecaps to a National Junior College Athletic Association Division I World Series appearance and a No. 5 nationwide ranking. She was also named the Region 14 Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year.
The partnership with Michael and Ashley Cordray, owners of Cordray Drug Store, for the fundraiser was the brainchild of Galveston College Foundation Chair, Tom Schwenk, an avid supporter of the college.
“Galveston is a city of neighborhoods, and when I heard my neighbor on 39th Street, the Galveston College Whitecaps softball team, made it to the Junior College World Series, I was very impressed,” said Schwenk, who donated $250 to the cause. “My admiration soared when I learned that the Galveston College softball coach and athletic director was named coach of the year. I am a big believer in the quality of our lives here on our beautiful island and I believe all successes should be celebrated.”
“I enlisted the help of my friends and another 39th Street neighbor, Cordray’s Drug Store,” he added. “Michael and Ashley Cordray graciously offered up a flavor of the month, picked by Kelly, and a portion of all sales in August for Coach Kelly’s Whitecaps Crunch was to be donated to the Whitecaps Athletic Scholarship. It was a deal for everyone.”
Coach Kelly’s Whitecaps Crunch, a limited-edition rolled ice cream flavor made specially for the fundraiser, was a hit. The rich, creamy and crunchy orange-infused vanilla ice cream with blue sprinkles and whipped cream toppings proved to be a crowd-pleaser and was scooped up for a good cause.
“We’re grateful for the community’s support,” Raines said. “Our student-athletes work incredibly hard and this scholarship helps them balance academics and athletics. Every dollar raised goes toward helping our athletes pursue their education while continuing to compete at a high level.”
