Gangs Out of Downey golf tournament raises $25,000 for scholarships

DOWNEY – The second annual Ricardo ‘Ricky’ Galvez Memorial Golf Tournament last Friday raised more than $25,000, which will be used to fund college scholarships for graduating high school seniors. 

Held at the Rio Hondo Golf Club, the golf tournament is put on by Gangs Out of Downey in memory of slain Downey police officer Ricky Galvez, who was killed on-duty in 2015. 

Funds from last year’s golf tournament helped award $10,000 in scholarships to four graduating high school seniors who are committed to returning to Downey after college and serving the community in different capacities, such as teaching special needs children and law enforcement.