Max Folkers Plays Role in Helping RE/MAX Network Raise $100 Million for Children’s Miracle Network
San Diego, CA March 03, 2010—Max Folkers has been a supporter of Children's Miracle Network since 2005, and has made regular donations to the children’s charity when every sale or listing has close. These funds have helped RE/MAX, a leading real estate franchisor, arrive at an amazing milestone: $100 million dollars donated over the past 18 years for Children’s Miracle Network, which raises funds for more than 170 pediatric hospitals. In doing so, RE/MAX became one of the top three Children's Miracle Network donors of all time.
The funds raised by Max Folkers go to Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego to help treat children needing expert medical care. “Supporting my local Children's Miracle Network hospital is part of the RE/MAX ethic. I am immensely proud to support Rady Children’s,” said Max.”I feel it is important to give back to this community in which I earn my living. I feel blessed that my two children have never had to utilize their services, however I am glad to know that my contributions are there for other children in need.”
The donations from hundreds of RE/MAX offices and thousands of RE/MAX Associates amount to millions of dollars each year for children’s hospitals. RE/MAX primarily raises funds through the Miracle Home® program where Associates make a contribution to Children’s Miracle Network with each closed transaction. RE/MAX offices and agents also sponsor golf tournaments, host art auctions and organize a variety of other fundraising activities throughout the year.
“When you take into account that the real estate industry was hit harder than any other by the economic recession, it’s overwhelming that RE/MAX Associates raised $7 million for Children’s Miracle Network in 2009 alone, bringing their total to a landmark $100 million,” said Scott Burt, president and CEO, Children’s Miracle Network.
”Knowing that children’s hospitals have been impacted deeply by the downturn in philanthropic giving, RE/MAX Associates worked harder than ever to support Children’s Miracle Network and the children in our communities,” said Vinnie Tracey, president, RE/MAX International, Inc.
RE/MAX has been a corporate fundraising sponsor since 1992 and has raised $100 million for children’s hospital over the past 18 years. These much needed funds given to Children’s Miracle Network hospitals may be used for specialized medical care, research and education.
