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The Markie Foundation 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Sucessful event moves Foundation closer to the $100,000 mark

SUNOL, CA, July 26, 2002--The Markie Foundation held its 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on July 26, 2002, at Sunol Valley Golf Club in Sunol, California. More than 150 golfers--surpassing last year's number--played in the tournament, which raised in total just over $10,000 for children's hospice programs in Northern California.

An additional $8,000 in donations for the year-to-date boosts the Foundation's total funds raised in 2002 to $18,000. With this amount, the The Foundation has raised approximately $95,000 since its inception in 1999, and the current goal is to break the $100,000 mark.

"We continue to be overwhelmed by the support we receive, particularly with the participation in our annual golf tournament," says Janis Wuelfing, co-founder. "Everyone from individual donors to players and sponsors to volunteers step up to help make a difference. It's extremely gratifying, enabling us to address the needs of children's hospice."

Cooperative weather set the stage for a wonderful day, with golfers enjoying the scramble competition, food and beverages, tee prizes, and a great golf experience.

The winning score (62) was carded by Ryan Rollins, Don Babitt, John Ford, and Mark Edwards. Second place (63) went to Keith Hatzmann, Matthew Deveny, Jeremy Leach, and Bob Barker. Third place was Rich Boragno, Rich Boragno Sr., Al Gomes, and Jim Marr.

A dinner, raffle, and live auction, followed the tournament. In total, more than 170 people attended the post-golf festivities.

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

Golfers head out on the course for The Markie Foundation's Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament
First place winners: (L-R) Ryan Rollins, Mark Edwards, Don Babitt, John Ford	Second place winners: (L-R) Jeremy Leach, Matthew Deveny, Bob Barker, Keith Hatzmann

Golf tournament photos
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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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