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Tee Up for Charity Raises $4,500 for Local Charities at Topgolf
On Thursday, September 24, 2026 the San Mateo County REALTORS® Foundation returned to Topgolf Burlingame for its second annual fundraiser event, Tee Up for Charity, gathering over a hundred fifty SAMCAR members, staff, and friends for a lively evening of networking, golfing, prizes, and community, raising $4,500 to benefit housing-related charities in San Mateo County.
View photos by Scott Buschman on Flickr
Volunteers from SAMCAR's Special Events Committee greeted guests at the top level of Topgolf where venue staff provided exceptional hospitality including buffet bites during the opening hour networking reception, drink service, and continuous support throughout the event.
A select few golfer were awarded for their skill and dedication at the event, including:
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Highest Score: Trevor Cook
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Most Hits: Ryan Vaterlaus
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Best Team: Signature Realty
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 for the remainder of the year.
Each quarter, the Foundation Council reviews grant requests from local charities and proudly supports organizations including Rebuilding Together Peninsula, Samaritan House, Foster City Village, CORA Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse, Nuestra Casa, Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County 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 like Tee Up for Charity also create opportunities for face-to-face interactions and relationship building that are essential to the real estate business, in an informal and fun setting.
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 Christina Galletti and vice-chair Margaret Faherty in 2026 with support from volunteers Andrea Bologna, Andrew Rodriguez, Angelina Casolla, Ann Palermo, Betcy Jacob, Craig Thorson, Denise Ventura, Jim Enes, Keshia Harris, Marlin Handley, Michelle Velez, Paisley Vartanian, Sabrina Weidner, Sofia Costantini, Toni Burrows, Trevor Cook, Val Hardwick and Veronica Mora. These committee members are responsible for collecting prize donations, setting up for the event, running the guest check-in table, and making announcements.
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.
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