Press Release

Weichert, Realtors® to Host Seventh Annual Golf Outing to Benefit the American Cancer Society

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. – Weichert, Realtors will host its seventh annual charity golf event and banquet to benefit the American Cancer Society and Breast Cancer research. The event will once again be held at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, N.J on Thursday, August 16. Last year event raise more than $50,000 for the American Cancer Society.

“Breast Cancer is something far too many women must deal with on a regular basis. Our annual golf outing is just one of the ways Weichert, Realtors tries to give a little back to the communities we serve,” said Jacelyn Botti, Head of Residential Sales for Weichert, Realtors. “Each year, we have surpassed our previous year’s efforts and expect to do the same again this time around.  Over the seven year period Weichert, Realtors employees, sales associates and vendors have raised over a quarter of a million dollars.”

Individuals and businesses alike are encouraged to participate in the event. A $300 registration fee entitles individuals to entry in an 18-hole tournament and invitations to a buffet luncheon and post-tournament awards banquet. Those unable to make it for golf are invited to attend the awards banquet for a donation of $150 per person. There are also a number of ways for businesses to get involved including six sponsorship levels and gift and prize donations. The deadline to register for the Weichert Golf Outing is July 27.  Space is limited.

For more information about the outing, to register as a golfer, or to pledge sponsorship of the event, please contact Julie Holland at 973-359-8380. Individuals who wish to help support Breast Cancer research but are not able to attend the event are welcome to send donations payable to the American Cancer Society to Weichert, Realtors, 1625 State Highway 10, Morris Plains, NJ 07950, attention Julie Holland - Weichert Golf Outing.

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization that is dedicated to the fight against cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, please visit the organization’s Web site at www.cancer.org.

Weichert has more than 19,300 sales associates in over 500 company-owned and franchised sales offices in key markets throughout the U.S.  A family of full-service real estate and financial services companies, Weichert helps customers buy and sell both residential and commercial real estate, and streamlines the delivery of mortgages and home and title insurance.  For more information, call Weichert's customer service center at 1-800-USA-SOLD or visit Weichert's Web site, www.weichert.com. Each Weichert franchised office is independently owned and operated. 

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