The Weichert Family of Companies successfully raised $105,000 during its 24th Annual Charity Outing to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS) and breast cancer research. Proceeds from the event bring the grand total that Weichert has raised for the cause to a remarkable $2.142 million since the annual fundraiser began in 2001.
“For the 24th year, Weichert friends, family, colleagues and sponsors banded together to support the fight against breast cancer,” said charity committee Chairperson Joe McDonald, president of Residential Sales and Real Estate Services for Weichert, Realtors. “We are thankful to the many volunteers, sponsors and individuals who donated their time, effort and funds to help make this another successful endeavor. As the need for medical research continues, we are looking ahead to our 25th Charity Outing – a milestone event that is sure to be our best yet.”
Held at beautiful Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ, this year’s Charity Outing hosted almost 200 golfers, as well as a dozen paint-and-sip participants and approximately 50 event volunteers. Attendees enjoyed an extravagant buffet luncheon and three-hour cocktail reception. Silent auction items and raffle drawings included a grand prize of a 75” LCD TV contributed by Executive Movers Service and Risk Strategies/UNIRISC Inc., who also donated T-shirts for the volunteers. The emcee for the event was radio personality Bill Spadea, a former Weichert colleague and the top morning drive talk show host in New Jersey on NJ 101.5 FM.
The guest speaker is always a powerful highlight of the evening reception. Tricia Himawan, a breast cancer survivor and sales associate with Weichert for 20 years, shared her breast cancer journey and was presented the Jacelyn Botti Emeritus Award. Jacelyn “Jacé” Botti is a former president of Residential Sales at Weichert and founder of the Charity Outing.
With her family in attendance for support, Himawan spoke about the shock of her breast cancer diagnosis, and how she put her life on hold to focus on recovery through surgery and radiation. Two years later, Himawan said she feels great and has a new perspective on life: “I roll with things, go with the punches, and I try not to let things bother me or stress me out. I’ve learned to let go, forgive, and I’m grateful every day.”
As a breast cancer survivor, Himawan is committed to spreading awareness about the importance of funding research. “I've seen firsthand the crowded waiting rooms at cancer centers, a poignant reminder of the prevalence of this disease,” she said. “Yet, I've also seen hope in the eyes of those fighting alongside me and in the strides being made towards better treatments and, one day, a cure.”
The Annual Charity Outing is the embodiment of Weichert’s charitable culture and a companywide effort. Numerous Weichert sales offices throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC, held supporting events throughout the summer, while more than 60 organizations supported the fundraiser through various forms of sponsorship.
Top sponsors included Ace Relocation Systems Inc.; AMJ Campbell; Arch Mortgage Insurance; Armstrong Moving; Beltmann Relocation Group; Celebrity Motor Car Co.; Centric Benefits Consulting; Chubb Insurance Co.; Collins Brothers Moving Corp.; Cumberland Mutual Insurance Co.; Customers Bank; Emigrant Mortgage, a Division of Emigrant Bank; Essent Guaranty; Executive Movers Services and Risk Strategies Co./UNIRISC Inc.; Fidelity National Title Insurance Co.; Hanover Insurance Group; Heritage Abstract Co.; ICE Mortgage Technology; Johnson Storage & Moving; Joyce Van Lines; Mahoney Family; Mark Mullen, Esq.; MHB Settlement Group; Paul Miller Auto Group; Plymouth Rock Assurance; Progressive; PURE Insurance; Radian; Reindeer Auto Relocation; Safeco Insurance; South Street Securities; and Travelers.
Those who would still like to support breast cancer research may send donations payable to the American Cancer Society to Weichert, Realtors, 1625 Route 10 East, Morris Plains, NJ 07950, Attn: Laura Metro ? Weichert Charity Outing. Donations can also be made through Weichert’s Charity Outing page.
The 25th Annual Charity Outing will be held August 14, 2025.
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