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Taken at the 2026 Coast Cares Education Open. Left to right: Mark Eberstein (Perry School District); Dave Wolfanger (Perry School District); Kurt Scheinder (York School District); Phil Wyant (Perry School District); Jesse Hamilton (York School District); Dave Shuler (Perry School District); Brian Davis (Co‑Chairman of the Coast Shareholders Board); Everett Stagg (Co‑Chairman of the Coast Shareholders Board); Greg Bump (Mount Morris School District); Geoff Pagano (Mount Morris School District); Greg Veley (Geneseo School District); Michelle Valentine (Geneseo School District); Brian Stout (Mount Morris School District); Meghan Curley (Geneseo School District); Dave Huffman (Mount Morris School District); Gary Huffman (Geneseo School District). 

GENESEO, N.Y. (Sept. 16, 2026) — Coast Professional, Inc. (Coast) achieved its single largest charitable donation to date, raising $52,000 for local school districts at its fourth annual Coast Cares Education Open (CCEO) held Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Batavia Country Club in Batavia, New York.  

This year marked the tournament’s first year at Batavia Country Club, bringing together Coast employees, vendors, and local partners for a day centered on community connection and support for area schools. Strong sponsor and donor engagement played a significant role in reaching this year’s total, including 58 sponsors, 72 donated raffle baskets, 115 golfers, and many volunteers who supported event operations and fundraising activities. Coast also extends its appreciation to the Batavia Country Club for its hospitality and partnership.  

Each of four local school districts—Geneseo Central School District, Mount Morris Central School District, Perry Central School District, and York Central School District— will receive a $13,000 donation. This annual event continues Coast’s commitment to strengthening educational opportunities for students and families in these core employee communities.  

“Achieving our largest charitable donation to date is a proud milestone for Coast,” said Jonathan Prince, Coast’s Chief Executive Officer. “This record-breaking total shows what is possible when we unite for a shared cause. We are pleased to provide these resources directly to our local school districts to support area students and families.” 

Funds raised will support the participating districts as they work to provide strong educational experiences and essential resources for local students, reinforcing Coast’s longstanding commitment to investing in the communities where its employees and their families live and thrive.