Pulse Technology's William Miceli to be honored at charity golf tournament

By AI, Created 11:25 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – What’s Happenin’ Cares will honor Pulse Technology’s William Miceli at its 2026 charity golf tournament Aug. 9-10 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. The event will raise funds for Blood Cancer United and spotlight blood cancer research, patient support and awareness.

Why it matters: - The tournament ties a major industry gathering to blood cancer fundraising and awareness. - Blood Cancer United will receive proceeds from the event to support research and patient services. - William Miceli’s recognition puts a personal cancer story at the center of the fundraiser.

What happened: - What’s Happenin’ Cares said Pulse Technology’s William Miceli will be honored at the 2026 What’s Happenin’ Cares Charity Golf Tournament. - The event is scheduled for Aug. 9-10 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. - Blood Cancer United will serve as the official charity beneficiary. - The event will bring together office equipment resellers, manufacturers, software providers, leasing partners and other industry professionals. - Registration and sponsorship information is available on whcares.org.

The details: - The tournament spans two days of golf and fundraising. - The event will support Blood Cancer United’s mission to advance research and help blood cancer patients and their families. - Blood Cancer United formed from the merger of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s major programs. - The organization focuses on leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. - Blood Cancer United says it has spent more than $1.9 billion since 1949 and is funding research across bone, brain, breast, liver, melanoma, prostate, skin and a dozen other cancers. - What’s Happenin’ Cares launched its first charity golf tournament in 2025 at Oakland Hills Country Club. - The 2025 event drew 128 golfers, 51 dealers and 28 vendor partners. - The inaugural tournament raised nearly $250,000 for the American Cancer Society. - Additional event information is available on whcares.org. - Andy Slawetsky said the event will recognize William’s perseverance, his family’s leadership in the channel and his fight against lymphoma. - Vince Miceli, vice president of Pulse Technology, said the company is grateful for Andy’s advocacy and pleased the event will honor William. - Vince Miceli also said the industry has stepped up to support the event and William’s recovery.

Between the lines: - What’s Happenin’ Cares is using a familiar industry networking format to drive philanthropy. - The 2025 turnout and fundraising total suggest the tournament has already become a meaningful channel event. - Honoring a known industry executive may help deepen participation and emotional buy-in from attendees.

What’s next: - Organizers are seeking registration and sponsorship support ahead of the August tournament. - The event will feature golf, networking and community-building activities throughout the two days. - Supporters can contact andy@industryanalysts.com for more information.

The bottom line: - The 2026 tournament aims to turn an industry golf outing into both a tribute to William Miceli and a larger fundraiser for blood cancer research and support.