How It Started...

In March of 2022, the Winchester Firefighters Local 1807 offered a $750 cash scholarship to one graduating George Rogers Clark High School senior planning on a career path in public safety or public health. This scholarship was open to college, technical, and trade school bound students to encourage a career in public service.
 
The following year, The Engine House Pizza Pub, housed in Winchester’s first firehouse, built in 1885, matched the initial $750 making it possible to offer TWO cash scholarships in 2023! In addition, The Engine House Pizza Pub raised an additional $1000 through the selling of reservations to popular music events to be given away in 2024!

A document with the heading of scholarship application

How It’s Going...

Now, Chad walker, co-owner of The Engine House Pizza Pub, is going all out and combining his 50th birthday with a record-breaking adventure in hopes of raising $10,000 for future scholarships and YOU can be a part of it all!
 
On June 21, 2024, the Electric Orca Expedition will launch in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Longest 24 Hour Journey Aboard an Electric Golf Cart! This event will serve as a fundraiser for the Winchester Firefighter’s Scholarship Fund and 100% of every dollar donated will provide financial support to Winchester youths planning on a career path in public safety or public health.

A donation check being written

How We Hope It Goes...
and How You Can Help!

You can help by clicking the DONATE NOW button at the top of the page and giving what you can! Any amount helps! The top FIVE Individual donors will receive a T-Shirt, hat, and get to ride for several laps on the Orca and be a part the Guiness World Record Breaking Attempt! Top donating businesses will have the opportunity to put their sticker or logo on the Electric Orca and be mentioned in all advertisements of the event!
 
If you would like to volunteer assisting in this World Record attempt, just visit our Facebook page and send us a direct message! All volunteers will receive an Orca Team T-shirt and food during the attempt!

Firefighter holding a young boy who is giving a thumbs up hand gesture