Press Release

Weichert, Realtors Reaches Highest-Ever Single-Year Donation for American Cancer Society

Weichert, Realtors successfully raised $172,000 during its 17th Annual Charity Outing to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS) and breast cancer research. Proceeds from the event exceeded all previous years’ donations and bring the grand total that Weichert has raised for the ACS and breast cancer research to an impressive $1.212 million since the annual fundraiser began in 2001.

Held annually at the picturesque Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, N.J., this year participants included more than 230 golfers, “Member for the Day” packages, “A Day at the Spa” option, and tennis enthusiasts, all inclusive of a buffet luncheon and three-hour cocktail reception. The evening banquet hosted awards, prizes and a silent auction. Over 43 volunteers helped make this event a success with TV and radio personality Bill Spadea as the emcee.

As a reminder of the true importance of the Charity Outing, special guest speaker and breast cancer survivor Darlene DiSabatino bravely shared her story and battle with attendees. This both reminded and encouraged listeners to share their generosity in support of others, who like Darlene, are fighting cancer.

“This outing marked an incredible, record breaking year of contributions raised since the beginning of Weichert Realtors’ 17-year endeavor to help fund breast cancer research,” said Robyn Barone, event chairperson and regional vice president for Weichert, Realtors. “Not only did we see more dedicated involvement than ever before in sponsors, donations, participants and volunteers, but I am also incredibly proud of our residential sales offices and the hundreds of people who raised additional funds across multiple states by holding their own unique events.”

Nearly 60 organizations supported the fundraiser through various forms of sponsorship. Top sponsors included HMS Home Warranty, New Jersey Skylands Insurance, Radian, Travelers, UNIRISC and EMS. Other sponsors included Arch MI; Armstrong Moving; Arpin Group, Inc.; Bank of Oklahoma; BMW of Springfield; Centric Benefits Consulting; Customers Bank; Essent Guaranty; Hampton Construction; Hanover Insurance Group; Innovative Communication Concepts (ICC); Lexus of Route 10; Mark Mullen, Esq.; Maserati of Morris County; Mercedes Benz of Morristown; Merrill Lynch; Mizuho Securities; Morgan Engineering; MSS, Inc.; Narragansett Bay Insurance Company; New World Van Lines; Office Depot/Office Max; The Padded Wagon; Paul Miller Audi; The Philadelphia Contributionship; Presidio; Priority Search Services and State Capital; Prism Digital Communication and Wells Fargo.

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Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has grown from a single office into one of the nation’s leading providers of homeownership services by putting its customers first. 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. Weichert leverages its customer website, www.weichert.com, one of the most visited real estate websites in the nation, to help families and individuals realize the dream of homeownership through quick and easy access to listing information and the services of its real estate professionals nationwide. Like other family-owned and -operated businesses, Weichert enjoys greater public trust according to several national surveys. For more information, Weichert’s customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USA-SOLD.

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