July 14, 2017
Another successful fundraiser nets more than $15,000 for children’s hospice and George Mark Children’s House
On Friday, July 14, 2017, The Markie Foundation hosted its 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Callippe Preserve Golf Course in Pleasanton, California, raising more than $15,000 on the day to support children’s hospice programs and services. Approximately 140 golfers and dinner guests participated in the event, which continues to be the organization’s primary fundraiser.
Foundation Disburses $15,000 to George Mark Children’s House
During the dinner banquet, The Markie Foundation announced it would be donating $12,500 to its long-time beneficiary George Mark Children’s House (GMCH). With the incremental support and success of this year’s event, however, The Markie Foundation will be increasing its 2017 contribution to GMCH to $15,000.
Specifically, the donation will support GMCH’s Fund-a-Bed Campaign to ensure children and families continue to receive the specialized care and treatment needed, regardless of their ability to pay or amount of insurance reimbursement.

The Markie Foundation co-founders, Janis and Joe Wuelfing, presented George Mark Children’s House board members Barry Slivinsky (left) and Peter Eliassen (middle) with a sizeable check for 2017.
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Golf Tournament Winners:
- 1st Place: Zach McClure, Tyler Fullerton, Zach Silva, Taylor Robles
- 2nd Place: Jay Bass, Matt McGibney, Martin Gonzalez, Garret Larson
- 3rd Place: Dallas Dolen, Ken Lee, Justin Femmer
- Long Drive: Todd Daniel,Taylor Robles
- Closest to Pin: Joe Garcia, Taylor Robles
Our Wonderful Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor
- EC Telecom
- Kim Financial Advisors
Gold Sponsors
- Clif Bar
- R. Lang Company
Sponsored Foursomes
- BAC Local 3 Northern California
- KPMG
- Shipley Estate Management
- Triton Tower
Hole Sponsors
- Bay Area Development Company
- Deb Paquin / Strategic Communications (Lucky #13)
- JoAnne Wuelfing (Lucky #7)
- Kevin’s Memorial Hole / The Ostrowski Family
- Law Offices of John A. Batelaan
Raffle Sponsors
- Kraw Law Group
- Warren & Yolanda Carney
- Mark & Geri Wuelfing
Drink Sponsor
- Paul & Giovanna Carney
Mulligan Sponsor
- #ChrisCaresChallenge (Rocco & Lynn Labbadia)
- In honor of Chris Labbadia
Sign Sponsor
- Studio Blue / Greg Betty
Additional Tourney Donors
- Alex Poh
- Bay Area Development Company / Joe Lampe
- Billy Tatu
- Blast Analytics & Marketing
- Clif Bar / Rich Boragno
- Creason Enterprises, Inc. / Scott Creason
- CrossRhodes Promotions
- Helene Perrizo
- Hiddenbrooke Golf Club / Zachary McClure
- Joe Garcia
- John Kim / Stonebrae Golf Club
- Kathy Hull & Bill Gisvold
- Studio Blue / Greg Betty
- The Canalas Family
- The Slivinsky Family
- Tina Sordini-Chelucci
- Will & Anne Pearce
THANK YOU TO ALL!
Our 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament is currently scheduled for July 2018 at Callippe Preserve Golf Course in Pleasanton.