Engel & Völkers Americas Pledges 60 Minutes of Activity to Raise Funds For Special Olympics International

Engel & Völkers Americas raised $54,743.51 USD during its annual 60 Minutes for Special Olympics event. Alongside a five-week fundraising campaign, Engel & Völkers Americas network members dedicated sixty minutes of exercising on October 14, 2023, to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics. Participating shops and network members encouraged their families, friends, and communities to donate to the cause while being physically active for an hour.

This year’s top individual fundraiser was Alexa Foss of Engel & Völkers West Village, raising $4,155 USD on her own. Engel & Völkers Beverly Hills proudly won the title of top shop, having collectively raised the most funds throughout the event. Through multiple advisors’ individual fundraising efforts, the single shop was able to raise $7,920 USD on behalf of Special Olympics.

The network had a blast this year coming up with creative ways to perform their 60 minutes of physical activity. Across the Americas, we saw an array of unique gatherings and events, including Engel & Völkers Okanagan who enjoyed a wonderful day at the Kelowna Lawn Bowling Club with 12 Special Olympics athletes for a day of competition, laughs, and fun. Engel & Völkers Scottsdale had an exciting day participating in a ‘Pedal and Pub’ tour, Engel & Völkers Westlake Village served up some fun by hosting a tennis clinic, and Engel & Völkers Asheville held their own competitive Pickleball tournament throughout the weekend. Both Engel & Völkers Savannah and Engel & Völkers Ottawa Central hosted a community dog walk and participated alongside their furry friends for their 60 minutes. These are just to name of few of the exciting events coordinated by our shops and advisors across the Americas, all of which exemplify Engel & Völkers’ ongoing commitment to Special Olympics.

“Within our network of employees, license partners, and advisors, Special Olympics is very dear to us,” says President and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas, Anthony Hitt. “We are deeply passionate about uniting for a purpose that promotes acceptance and inclusivity within our local communities.”

All the proceeds collected are channeled into acquiring sports gear and supporting athletes’ participation in the Special Olympics Games. In addition to facilitating Olympic-style events and providing sports equipment, the fundraising endeavors have directly contributed to enhancing the impact of the Special Olympics’ Healthy Athletes® program. This program not only provides opportunities for health screening to those with intellectual disabilities but also imparts knowledge about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As a result, the initiative assists athletes in managing discomfort, accessing otherwise unavailable healthcare services, and identifying previously undetected health issues. Furthermore, it has enabled the training of hundreds of thousands of healthcare students and professionals to effectively engage with and treat individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Engel & Völkers Americas is made up of a network that includes more than 6,665 real estate professionals in 309 shops across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico. For more information, visit www.evrealestate.com

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