Share The Love Event Raises $200,000 For 25 Local Kids

Matthew, a 7-year-old boy from Palm Desert, battling Leukemia had a simple wish: to have a room makeover.

Some 25 kids like Matthew with life-threatening conditions had their wishes granted by the Make A Wish Foundation thanks to the fifth annual Share the Love Charity Event last month.

The event, which was sponsored by Caddyshack and hosted by Arlynn and Paul Feldman, was held over President's Day weekend and brought in about $200,000, including a $20,000 donation by the Berger Foundation.

The festivities included a doubles tennis tournament at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, an exclusive golf tournament at billionaire Larry Ellison’s private estate, Porcupine Creek, and a 3-course sit-down dinner and unrivaled live and silent auctions.

“Working on Share the Love these past four years has helped crystalize the answer to the meaning of life for me,” Arlynn Feldman said. “If we can make a difference in the life of another person, our lives become that much richer and more fulfilled.”


Among those in attendance were Tim Martin of Caddyshack, and Catharine Reed representing the Berger Foundation. Golf tournament sponsor, Charles Laverty from Oppenheimer, was also in attendance.

Additional sponsors from the weekend-long event included Nancy Harris of the Barker Foundation, Shaun Henry and Joe Sweet from Union Bank, Teri Sacks with Monster Beverage Company, Shaughne and AC Warnack, and Katy and Bruce Titcomb.

Other notable guests were Make-A-Wish president and CEO, Stephanie McCormick, Make-A-Wish board chairman, Jon Storbeck, and other board members: Michael Rapacz, who was also a sponsor of the event, Joel Solomon, JC Timmons, Jim Carol and Mike Lednovich.

The event raised more funds than any other year, and included more auction items.

The Make A Wish Foundation has ongoing needs, and for more information visit: www.wish.org.