July 9, 2021
Another successful fundraising event for children’s hospice and palliative care.
On Friday, July 9, 2021, The Markie Foundation hosted its 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Callippe Preserve Golf Course in Pleasanton, California, raising thousands of dollars to support children’s hospice and palliative care. This marks another record amount, after raising more than $25,000 in 2019. Approximately 190 golfers and dinner guests participated in the event, which remains the organization’s primary fundraiser.
“We are overwhelmed by the support we received at this year’s event, in which we celebrated Markie and 21 years of helping others in need,” said Janis Wuelfing, Co-Founder of The Markie Foundation. “We are blessed to have so many people rally behind our cause to make a difference in the lives of terminally ill children and their families, as we honor our son Markie.”
Foundation Disburses Another $50,000 to Four Organizations
During the dinner banquet, The Markie Foundation announced its 2021 disbursement of another $25,000 to long-time beneficiary George Mark Children’s House (GMCH). The donation will help GMCH expand its child and family therapy programs, as well as provide needed patient lift beds.
The Markie Foundation also announced additional donations of $15,000 to UC Davis Foundation to support pediatric bereavement services and a specialized pediatric resource specialist position; $5,000 to Hinds Hospice for its Hinds Kids Pediatric Program and in celebration of the organization’s 40th anniversary; and $5,000 to Okizu for the continued recovery of its childhood cancer camp property following last year’s wildfires. Collectively, these donations match our largest annual disbursement ever — again, reflective of the tremendous support The Markie Foundation continues to receive.
Since its inception, The Markie Foundation has raised and disbursed nearly $500,000 — a half of million dollars! — to support children’s hospice. View our many beneficiaries.
Thanks again to all our sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers for your continued support. We couldn’t do it without you!
Our 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be scheduled soon. Check back on our site for specific details.
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The Markie Foundation 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament (Coming Soon)
Golf Tournament Winners:
- 1st Place: Brad Dickey, Mark Mazo, Bob Sickels, Mike Fairclough
- 2nd Place: Rich Rowley, Jordan Rowley Bob Whitling, Teddy Pillay
- 3rd Place: Chad Viggiano, Mehdi Sadegi, Jay Crow, Pat Sosinski
- Blind Draw: Scott Wendler, Michelle Wendler, Ethan Wendler, Rebecca Davidson
- Closest to Pin: Dennis Hermosa (Men’s)
The Markie Foundation co-founders, Joe and Janis Wuelfing, pose with the first-place team.Our Wonderful Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors:
- KPMG
- EC Telecom
- Slivinsky Family
- Kim Financial Advisors
Gold Sponsors:
- TRU-FRAME
- Shipley Estate Management
Sponsored Foursomes:
- BAC Local 3 Northern California
- Hinds Hospice
- The Lopez Family
- Rich Rowley
- Roscoe/Kona Ltd
- Triton Tower
- Warren & Yolanda Carney
Hole Sponsors
- Gus & Edda Rivera
- JoAnne Wuelfing
- Mark & Geri Wuelfing
- The Ostrowski Family / Kevin’s Memorial Hole
- Philadelphia Insurance Companies
- Strategic Communications (Deb Paquin)
- Tob’s FFL (Shawn Tobol)
Drink Sponsor:
- Paul & Giovanna Carney
Raffle Sponsors:
- Cross Rhodes Promotions (Gisele Rhodes)
- GoPro / Rob Treichler
- Paul & Giovanna Carney
- Warren & Yolanda Carney
- Mark & Geri Wuelfing
Sign Sponsor
- Studio Blue / Greg Betty
Additional Tourney Donors
- Bay Area Development Company (Joe Lampe)
- Blast Analytics
- Clif Bar / Rich Boragno
- Creason Enterprises, Inc. / Scott Creason
- Cross Rhodes Promotions (Gisele Rhodes)
- Kathy Hull & Bill Gisvold
- Newell Properties / Jack Newell
- Studio Blue
- The Slivinsky Family
- Tina Sordini-Chelucci
- TPC Stonebrae Golf Club / John Kim
- UC Davis Health
THANK YOU TO ALL!
Our 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be scheduled soon. Check back on our site for specific details.