Celebrating 20 Years of Golf Fun Day

On Monday, October 14, 2024, Fred’s Footsteps marked a significant milestone with the 20th Annual Golf Fun Day. It’s hard to believe that two decades have passed since our first event on September 12, 2005, held in memory of our namesake, G. Fred DiBona, Jr. What started as a heartfelt gathering of Fred’s closest friends, family, and colleagues soon became the launching point of our mission to support families in need—and today, we stand proud of what we’ve accomplished together.

As we celebrated this year, we were filled with immense gratitude. Thanks to you, our incredible supporters, Fred’s vision has not only been realized but surpassed. Your continued generosity has allowed us to make a difference for countless families. Together, we raised $403,000 for families in need!

Check out the photos from the event here.

 

Golfing in Style, Despite the Winds

Though the weather brought a bit of wind, it didn’t dampen the excitement. This year’s later fall tee time gave us crisp, refreshing conditions, making for a perfect day on the green. One of the standout moments was the CapTech PinPoint Challenge, a cutting-edge, closest-to-the-pin experience with digital precision tracking. And while we had plenty of close calls, the coveted hole-in-one prize—an annual membership to the Porsche Drive Program—remained unclaimed. There’s always next year!

Special Guests and Memorable Moments

We were honored to have longtime supporters Phil Martelli and Coach Dick Vermeil as part of our program. The Lobley and DiBona families took the stage to present Coach Vermeil, the Golf Committee, and our loyal supporters with commemorative gifts, celebrating two decades of dedication to Fred’s mission.

As the evening came to a close, we announced the tournament winners and celebrated another fantastic year of fun, friendship, and philanthropy. We look forward to seeing you all next year as we continue to make a difference together.

WINNERS

FIRST PLACE

  • Philadelphia Country Club: Michael Axelrod, James McDermott, Naresh Ramdas, Paul Zaengle
  • Gulph Mills Golf Club: Charlie Falcone, Richard Lungen, Michael Henershot, Alan Murray

SECOND PLACE

  • Philadelphia Country Club: Thomas Aiken, Lou Oswald, Doug Stewart, David Volpe
  • Gulph Mills Golf Club: Greg Kozlowski, Kevin Longo, Vinny Papale, Jonathan Stump

THIRD PLACE

  • Philadelphia Country Club: Alex Dareshuri, Gregory Mitchell, Terry Roman, John Sperone
  • Gulph Mills Golf Club: Billy Becker, Jhoon Chang, Sean Gormley, Brian Neeley

For a 20th anniversary twist, the TOURNAMENT PRIZES were randomly selected this year, with everyone who golfed having a chance to take one home! All the golfing teams were entered based on their scores, with the lowest scorers receiving the most entries. Prize winners were the following foursome teams: The Phillies, Accenture, AmeriHealth NJ, Kistler Tiffany/One Digital, Nimbl, and Leverage Health. Please reach out to us if you still need to collect your gift.

CapTech’s PinPoint Challenge(TM) 

  • Philadelphia Country Club: Marc Krigstein, Kortney Cruz
  • Gulph Mills Golf Club: Vinny Papale, Kate Masino

LONGEST DRIVE

  • Philadelphia Country Club: Melanie DeStefano; TJ Farrell
  • Gulph Mills Golf Club: Deborah Hartnett; Alan Murray

Congratulations to all, and we look forward to seeing you next year!