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The Markie Foundation Holds Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament

First major fundraiser nets more than $25,000 for children's hospice

LIVERMORE, CA, July 31, 2000--The Markie Foundation held its 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament on July 31, 2000, at Las Positas Golf Course in Livermore, California. More than 100 golfers showed up for the event, which raised in total more than $25,000 for children's hospice programs in Northern California.

"This golf tournament, our first major fundraiser, turned out to be a huge success," says Janis Wuelfing, co-founder. "The level of support and participation--from players, sponsors, donors, and volunteers--was overwhelming. Most important, we have raised a significant amount of money for children's hospice and families in need."

It was a fun day had by all, despite course temperatures of 103 degrees. Golfers enjoyed the scramble competition, food and beverages, tee prizes, and an occasional great shot.

Winners of The Markie Foundation First Annual Golf Tournament: (l-r) Jason Craig, Barry Slivinsky, Tony Buda, and Jim Veroules.

The winning score of 59 was carded by Tony Buda, Jim Veroules, Barry Slivinsky, and Jason Craig. Second place (61) went to David Liebowitz, Bob Mariucci, Darrick Walker, and Brian Patterson.

A dinner, raffle, and live auction, followed the tournament.

The actual golf tournament day, including dinner festivities, raised more than $10,000. Additional individual donations of $15,000--collected throughout the tournament planning--accounted for the total amount raised through this event.

The Foundation has already set the date and location for next year's tournament: Friday, July 20, 2001 at Las Positas Golf Course in Livermore, California.

About The Markie Foundation
The Markie Foundation was established in July 1999 to honor baby Mark Warren Wuelfing, who died at four months of age from a severe neurological disorder. Its purpose is to raise money for children's hospice programs so that families can receive the support and services needed while caring for a terminally-ill child at home. The Foundation's current goal is to raise $50,000 to hire additional nursing resources for a local pediatric hospice organization.

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