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The Markie Foundation Holds 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Major fundraiser nets $20,000 for children's hospice

LIVERMORE, CA, July 20, 2001--The Markie Foundation held its 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on July 20, 2001, at Las Positas Golf Course in Livermore, California. A full house of more than 140 golfers showed up for the event, which raised in total just over $20,000 for children's hospice programs in Northern California.

"We're delighted to see our second annual charity golf tournament match the success of our inaugural event," says Janis Wuelfing, co-founder. "We continue to be blessed with a high level of support and participation from players, sponsors, donors, and volunteers. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, raising a significant amount of money for children's hospice and families in need. That's what it's all about."

It was a fun day had by all, with golfers enjoying the scramble competition, food and beverages, tee prizes, and a great golf experience.

The winning score was carded by Dan Sizneros, Terry Thelen, Dick Williamson, and Paul Black. There was a tie for second place: Paul Delucchi, Don Morneau, Ray Breeves and Tom Cole; Shawn Tobol, Rich Lang, Rob Wilbur, and Charlie Weaver.

A dinner, raffle, and live auction, followed the tournament. In total, more than 180 people attended the post-golf festivities.

The actual golf tournament day, including dinner festivities, raised more than $11,000. Additional individual donations of approximately $9,000--collected throughout the tournament planning--accounted for the total amount raised through this event.

The Foundation is already planning the date and location for next year's tournament and will post that information soon.

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 $25,000 to help fund specialized sibling bereavement programs in Northern California.

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