2024 Hope 100
July 11, 2024
HOPE HOSPICE GOLF EVENT RETURNS WITH NEW FEATURES
Fundraiser supports dementia education, grief support, and other hospice programs
DUBLIN, CA – Hope Hospice has opened registration for the 2024 Hope 100 Golf Marathon, this year with two ways to play. The dual event will take place at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton on Monday, October 21, 2024.
Now in its tenth year, the Hope 100 offers dawn-to-dusk private play on Castlewood’s Valley Course, where up to 36 participants take on a challenge of playing 100 holes (about five-and-a-half rounds) with free reign of the green. Players raise support for hospice care in the Tri-Valley by asking friends and family to honor their commitment with a donation in their name to Hope Hospice. Funds are used to support Hope’s patient care and grief support center.
It takes dedication and a lot of energy to complete the marathon. Although the event sees many returning players each year who look forward to the challenge, event organizers have received inquiries about the possibility of a milder commitment. So, new for 2024, the Hope 100 will offer half-day experience for individuals who don’t want to tackle 100 holes. The Steve Thompson Skills Challenge runs concurrent to the marathon and as a series of 10 trials including putts, chips, and drives.
Danville residents and Hope Hospice patrons Jim and Kathleen Berriatua founded the event and serve as co-chairpersons each year. “It’s been heartwarming to witness the renewed support of the Hope 100 for a full decade,” Jim says. “Though the event is designed to be fun and lighthearted, it serves an important purpose in supporting hospice care here in the East Bay. We’re excited to offer the Skills Challenge as a new way for more people to get involved.”
How It Works
Option 1: Play the traditional 100 holes
Option 2: Play the Steve Thompson Skills Challenge
Learn more and register at Hope100GolfMarathon.com or call Kendra Strey at (925) 829-8770.
Event History
The marathon was established in 2015 to honor the life of Piper Wagner, a beloved golf pro at Castlewood who died from lung cancer. In the spirit of Piper’s memory, the event also honors the life of the late Steve Thompson. Steve was a Bay Area native, having attended Marin Catholic High School and the University of San Francisco. He was a founding member of Jerry Thompson and Sons Painting with his father and brother, and over the years he helped guide JTS to become one of the most respected and successful painting companies in the Bay Area. Steve had a big heart and quietly led by example for the causes he cared about. He participated in the inaugural Hope 100 Golf Marathon, and Hope Hospice is grateful for his legacy in making this event what it is today.
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About Hope Hospice
Hope Hospice is a non-profit organization, proudly serving the Tri-Valley and neighboring East Bay cities since 1980. Learn more about our services at HopeHospice.com or contact us at (925) 829-8770.
Hope Hospice has merged with By the Bay Health and Mission Hospice and Home Care. While our expanded nonprofit network now includes the greater Bay Area, donations to Hope Hospice stay in our traditional Tri-Valley service area. Hope Hospice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax ID 94-2576059.
Fundraiser supports dementia education, grief support, and other hospice programs
DUBLIN, CA – Hope Hospice has opened registration for the 2024 Hope 100 Golf Marathon, this year with two ways to play. The dual event will take place at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton on Monday, October 21, 2024.
Now in its tenth year, the Hope 100 offers dawn-to-dusk private play on Castlewood’s Valley Course, where up to 36 participants take on a challenge of playing 100 holes (about five-and-a-half rounds) with free reign of the green. Players raise support for hospice care in the Tri-Valley by asking friends and family to honor their commitment with a donation in their name to Hope Hospice. Funds are used to support Hope’s patient care and grief support center.
It takes dedication and a lot of energy to complete the marathon. Although the event sees many returning players each year who look forward to the challenge, event organizers have received inquiries about the possibility of a milder commitment. So, new for 2024, the Hope 100 will offer half-day experience for individuals who don’t want to tackle 100 holes. The Steve Thompson Skills Challenge runs concurrent to the marathon and as a series of 10 trials including putts, chips, and drives.
Danville residents and Hope Hospice patrons Jim and Kathleen Berriatua founded the event and serve as co-chairpersons each year. “It’s been heartwarming to witness the renewed support of the Hope 100 for a full decade,” Jim says. “Though the event is designed to be fun and lighthearted, it serves an important purpose in supporting hospice care here in the East Bay. We’re excited to offer the Skills Challenge as a new way for more people to get involved.”
How It Works
Option 1: Play the traditional 100 holes
- Golfers may register as an individual and attempt the 100 holes on their own; or, split the challenge among friends to suit their comfort level.
- The event has a quick pace of play. Most people complete 18 holes every two hours.
- Registration is a display of the player’s intent to raise a minimum of $2,500 in support toward Hope’s mission of care and service to our community. Green fees, cart rental, three meals, and course beverages are all covered by the registration fee. Participants may pay up front or use our event website to fundraise among their personal networks.
Option 2: Play the Steve Thompson Skills Challenge
- A new half-day addition to the Hope 100, the skills challenge runs concurrent to the marathon and offers a chance to compete for prizes and bragging rights in a series of 10 trials.
- Individuals may register as a foursome for $2,000 total; or, sign up as a single for $500 and we’ll pair them up.
- Participants may pay up front or use our event website to fundraise among their personal networks.
Learn more and register at Hope100GolfMarathon.com or call Kendra Strey at (925) 829-8770.
Event History
The marathon was established in 2015 to honor the life of Piper Wagner, a beloved golf pro at Castlewood who died from lung cancer. In the spirit of Piper’s memory, the event also honors the life of the late Steve Thompson. Steve was a Bay Area native, having attended Marin Catholic High School and the University of San Francisco. He was a founding member of Jerry Thompson and Sons Painting with his father and brother, and over the years he helped guide JTS to become one of the most respected and successful painting companies in the Bay Area. Steve had a big heart and quietly led by example for the causes he cared about. He participated in the inaugural Hope 100 Golf Marathon, and Hope Hospice is grateful for his legacy in making this event what it is today.
# # #
About Hope Hospice
Hope Hospice is a non-profit organization, proudly serving the Tri-Valley and neighboring East Bay cities since 1980. Learn more about our services at HopeHospice.com or contact us at (925) 829-8770.
Hope Hospice has merged with By the Bay Health and Mission Hospice and Home Care. While our expanded nonprofit network now includes the greater Bay Area, donations to Hope Hospice stay in our traditional Tri-Valley service area. Hope Hospice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax ID 94-2576059.
Contact:
Kendra Strey, Director of Communications
kendras@hopehospice.com, (925) 829-8770
