Turning Tragedy To Greater Good

Since 2006, the David M. McCarthy Memorial Foundation has been honoring the legacy of David M. McCarthy through our support of local athletes, fields, and leagues. Dave was a natural born leader and athlete who attended Batavia High School. He would be proud of the support we provide to the community in his name.

Past grants have gone toward:

  • New Ice Skates for the Dave McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena

  • Spring training trips for Batavia HS Baseball & Softball teams

  • Portable AED equipment for Batavia Bulldogs, Batavia Youth Lacrosse, and LeRoy Youth Softball, Spartans Travel Baseball

  • Cross ice boards for Genesee Amateur Hockey Association

  • Sponsorship for Genesee Amateur Hockey Association

  • Scoreboard for Tri-Town Athletics in Alexander

  • Fencing for Batavia Minor League

  • Travel expenses for Batavia Middle School Ski Club

  • Field Maintenance equipment for LeRoy Youth Softball

  • Field Improvements for Stingers Youth Softball

  • Travel expenses related to NYC Trip for Batavia HS Cross Country

  • Travel expenses for local wrestler competing at national level

  • Scholarships for graduating senior on BND hockey team

  • Scholarships for Genesee Amateur Hockey Association players

  • Supporting start-up of inaugural Batavia Youth Lacrosse season

  • Fencing for Field of Dreams in Alexander, NY

  • Tournament Travel expenses for 10U & 12U Batavia Travel Baseball

  • Uniforms for Byron Bergen Swim Team

  • Coaches safety training for Freedom Rec Cheer