February 4, 2024
Every year, the foundation holds a bocce ball tournament. The event is the biggest fundraiser for the foundation. In 2023 the foundation was able to raise $90,873.81, including the 2023 Bocce Tournament, which raised over $55,000.
The event is held at Campo di Bocce in Los Gatos. Major sponsors are secured along with over 48 teams. Teams are made up of 4-6 players. Each player/team receives a t shirt and are placed in brackets where they play at several games before the top teams in each bracket meet in the late afternoon to determine the 19 for Life winner for the year. The event is an all day family affair, serving appetizers in the morning and lunch. During the day, a silent auction occurs and raffles prizes are given out. The Bocce ball tournament began due in part when DJ attended Santa Clara University the house he lived in had a bocce ball court.
“19 for Life” is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Federal Tax ID #26-1613428. Donations to the Foundation will be tax deductible as charitable contributions. For tax purposes, the estimated fair market value of the event is $75 per person.
Meet our 2023 Champions, the team of Pacific Ridge Builders and AvidBank! And congratulations to our runner-up, the Burton/Mirassou Family!
Thank you to everyone who attended this major event. It was a great day with lots of energy, great food and a very competitive spirit. We appreciate your help in making a difference!
This year’s tournament could not have been possible without our terrific sponsors and individuals who help make a difference. The tournament was full of competitive spirit and great food.
We look forward to our next bocce tournament scheduled for Sunday, February 4, 2024!
Tournament Sponsors
JJ Albanese
The Lilly Family
One Work Place
Title Sponsor
Heritage Bank
UBS Financial
Foundation Sponsor
California Sports Design
Campo di Bocce
Frankie’s Awards
Hamilton Ridge
Joseph George Wines
Laurence Rose Capital
The Scolari Family
Riparbelli Family
San Francisco Giants
Court Sponsor
Bear Electrical Solutions
BPM
El Estero Car Wash
Insperity
Johanson & Yau
LaTourette Family
Novo Construction
Pacific Ridge Builders
Petrinovich Pugh & Co.
Philippe and Sarah
Technical Builders
Terracommercial/Longinetti Family
Watson & Machado LLP