Engel & Völkers Americas Raises Over $35,000 for Special Olympics in 2024
This year, Engel & Völkers Americas raised over $35,000.00 USD during its annual 60 Minutes for Special Olympics event.
Capping a five-week fundraising campaign, Engel & Völkers network members dedicated 60 minutes of exercise on October 5, 2024, to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics. Participating shops and network members encouraged their families, friends, and communities to donate to the cause while being physically active for an hour.
A special shoutout to this year’s top individual fundraiser, Mary Beth McGillicuddy of Engel & Völkers Norwell, raising $4,870.00 USD. Engel & Völkers Duxbury proudly claimed the title of top shop, collectively raising $8,670.00 USD through multiple advisors’ individual fundraising efforts.
Here are our top fundraisers:
Top Individual Fundraisers:
Mary Beth McGillicuddy of Engel & Völkers Norwell - $4,870.00 USD
Dawn Hadley of Engel & Völkers Duxbury - $1,520.00 USD
Wade Marshall of Engel & Völkers Chicago - $1,500.00 USD
Anne Maitland of Engel & Völkers Chicago North Shore - $1,250.00 USD
Angela Brough of Engel & Völkers Ottawa South - $1,007.00 USD
Top Shops:
Engel & Völkers Duxbury - $8,670.00 USD
Engel & Völkers Scottsdale - $3,325.00 USD
Engel & Völkers Park City - $3,100.00 USD
Engel & Völkers Fort Worth - $2,075.00 USD
Engel & Völkers Barrie - $1,543.00 USD
Engel & Völkers Chicago North Shore - $1,525.00 USD
Engel & Völkers Chicago - $1,500.00 USD
Across the Americas, our network had a blast getting creative with their 60 minutes of physical activity. Engel & Völkers Beverly Hills and LA South-Westside held a competitive soccer match, while Engel & Völkers Burbank and Encino hosted a pickleball tournament at Scholl Canyon Golf Club.
Advisors from Engel & Völkers Laguna Beach, Long Beach, and San Francisco Union embraced the outdoors with coastal walks, while Engel & Völkers Healdsburg teamed up with Healdsburg Running Company for a “Walk, Jog, or Run” on the Islands in the Sky Trailhead, followed by lunch at Northwood Golf Club.
Engel & Völkers Kamas and Park City got into the spirit of volunteering by winterizing the facilities at the National Ability Center, while Engel & Völkers Mendocino organized a “Borrow a Buddy” Coastal Trail Walk in partnership with their local Humane Society.
Engel & Völkers South Shore hosted a pickleball event at Pickles in Hanover, MA, supported by local businesses, and Engel & Völkers Americas headquarters held an HQ-themed Olympics in New York’s Central Park, featuring kickball and “steal the bacon.”
“Special Olympics holds a special place within our network,” said Anthony Hitt, President and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas. “We are honored to unite for a cause that fosters inclusivity and celebrates the power of community.”
All proceeds collected will go toward supporting Special Olympics chapters across the Americas, helping athletes gain access to sports gear, participate in Olympic-style events, and benefit from programs such as Healthy Athletes®, which offers health screenings and healthcare access to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
By providing these services, we are helping Special Olympics athletes manage their health, receive care, and improve their quality of life.
Engel & Völkers Americas is proud to be part of a network that includes more than 6,600 real estate professionals in 317 shops across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico. For more information, visit www.evrealestate.com.