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Tee Up for Charity Raises Over $5,400 for Local Charities
On Thursday, October 9, 2025 the San Mateo County REALTORS® Foundation gathered dozens of local real estate professionals at Topgolf in Burlingame for "Tee Up for Charity," a fundraiser event raising more than $5,400 to benefit housing-related charities in San Mateo County.
View photos from Tee Up for Charity on Flickr
Volunteers from SAMCAR's Special Events Committee greeted guests on the third level of Topgolf, with its stunning bay views and ample space to convene teams of golfers and spectators for the event. Venue staff provided exceptional hospitality including plentiful food and drink, and continuous support throughout the exhilarating three-hour event.
A select few golfers were awarded for their skill and dedication at the event, including:
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Highest Score: Trevor Cook (Chicago Title) (Recorded on Block Party as of 7:15 PM PDT 10/9/25)
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Most Hits: Ryan Vaterlaus (Recorded as of 7:15 PM PDT 10/9/25)
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Best Team: Old Republic Title Co.
Each winner was awarded with a special prize package in addition to the prestigious title. And all attendees present also had the opportunity to win a number of prizes as well. Items in the prize packages included gift certificates and merchandise donated by SAMCAR, members, and local businesses, listed in the event program.
As one of the signature #SAMCARGivesBack fundraising events, Tee Up for Charity directly benefits the SAMCAR Foundation so the group can provide grants to local charities.
Each quarter, the Foundation Council reviews grant requests from local charities and proudly supports organizations including Samaritan House, CORA, Foster City Village, St. Vincent de Paul, Nuestra Casa, Rebuilding Together Peninsula and many others.
Funds for these grants are raised at fundraiser events like Tee Up for Charity in addition to direct contributions by SAMCAR members.
In addition to generating vital fundraising for Foundation grants, special events also create opportunities for face-to-face interactions and relationship building, which are essential in the real estate profession.
SAMCAR events are possible in large part thanks to generous contributions from annual sponsors—organizations that make annual contributions to SAMCAR to fund association activities and charitable fundraising.
Planning and staffing these events are only possible with the support of SAMCAR staff and the Special Events Committee, a group of SAMCAR members who volunteer their time to plan and staff events, chaired by Jim Enes and vice-chair Michelle Velez in 2025 with support from volunteers Naz Amir, Andrea Bologna, Toni Burrows, Margaret Faherty, Christina Galletti, Marlin Handley, Val Hardwick, Betcy Jacob, Haydee Marshall, Veronica Mora, Ann Palermo, Andrew Rodriguez, Craig Thorson, and Denise Ventura. These committee members are responsible for collecting prize donations, setting up for the event, greeting guests at the check-in table, and assuring the event runs smoothly.
The SAMCAR Foundation encourages housing-related nonprofits operating in San Mateo County to apply for grants from www.samcarfoundation.org Grant application deadlines February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15 to be considered during that quarter.
Press Release 
San Mateo Daily Journal (October 20, 2025) »
