07/07/2026
Aucker, Carlip and Sojka Named Honorary Co-Chairs of Second Annual Tabby Welshans Memorial Charity Golf Tournament
In Photo, L - R: Freddi Carlip; Kendra Aucker, Lisa Sojka
The organizing committee of the Second Annual Tabby Welshans Memorial Charity Golf Tournament is pleased to announce that three distinguished community leaders; Kendra Aucker, former President and CEO of WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, Freddi Carlip, longtime journalist and society writer for The Daily Item, and Lisa Sojka, entrepreneur and community advocate, have accepted the invitation to serve as Honorary Co-Chairs for this year’s event.
The tournament celebrates the life and legacy of Tabby Welshans bringing together friends, businesses, and community members for a day of fellowship, friendly competition, and charitable giving. Proceeds from the tournament will support an annual scholarship awarded to an outstanding Selinsgrove high school graduating senior who most reflects Tabby’s generous spirit, compassion for others, and unwavering commitment to the community she loved.
Although faced with an inoperable cancerous brain tumor to which she succumbed at age 11, Tabby never allowed the illness to define her; rather, she defined herself through kindness, courage, and an unwavering belief in something greater.
No setback could shake her faith. By example, she taught that true strength is not just in fighting, but in smiling through the storm, in believing when others might falter, and in embracing each day with gratitude and grace. Commented Lisa Sojka: “Tabby may be gone from our sight, but she will forever be in our hearts, reminding us that often the bravest souls come in the smallest packages.”
“We are deeply honored to serve together as Honorary Co-Chairs of this special event” said Kendra Aucker on behalf of the three co-chairs. “Tabby touched countless lives through her joyful spirit, optimism, and willingness to help others. This tournament is more than a day on the golf course; instead, it’s an opportunity for our community to come together, celebrate the remarkable legacy of a brave little girl, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We encourage everyone to join us in supporting a cause that so beautifully reflects the values Tabby lived every day.”
Tournament organizers expressed their gratitude to Aucker, Carlip, and Sojka for lending their leadership and community spirit to the event. “Their combined commitment to service, philanthropy, and civic engagement embodies the very principles the tournament seeks to promote” organizers stated.
The tournament is scheduled for Friday, September 18, at the Bucknell University golf course, 366 Smoketown Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837. It’s a four person scramble with numerous prizes and awards including the possibility of winning a 2026 Subaru, for a hole in one, sponsored by W&L Subaru. The registration fee is $400 per foursome or $125 for individuals. Registration begins at 7:30 AM with a sh***un start at 9:00 AM.
For further information, visit:
https://boards.com/a/XlWQrR.s3zEL9
or telephone 570-428-5411
The Tabby Memorial Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) registered charitable organization and all donations are tax exempt to the extent allowed by law.
