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Since 2001

Significant Milestones

There have been significant achievements dotting the years of The Legacy. The overwhelming loyalty and generosity of The Legacy Family has given us the opportunity to make consequential contributions to San Diego beneficiaries for many years.

The cardinal moment in the history of The Legacy occurred in 2001 with the presentation of the inaugural event. A singular leaf that sprung through the turf at The Farms at the birth of The Legacy has grown to a majestic Legacy Family tree.

2001

The first Legacy is played at The Farms Golf Club setting in motion an effort that has become an iconic San Diego event

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is the initial, and annual, beneficiary. Since that time more than $2.2 million has been donated to the unrelenting effort of CCF

2004

The Legacy crosses the $1 million mark in donations

2005

The Legacy begins a long lasting relationship with Pro Kids. Conceived by original San Diego Charger, Ernie Wright, The Legacy continues to support Pro Kids each year having contributed more than $970,000

2007

Supporting the Lymphoma Research Foundation The Legacy reaches $2 million in contributions to our community

2010

The Legacy celebrates a decade of philanthropy, springing over the $3 million hurdle in giving

2013

Honoring the San Diego Chapter of The Huntington’s Disease Society, the $4 million threshold is crossed

2015

Sadly, Coach Jim Sochor, Rolf’s UC Davis Football Coach passes away. He was a dear friend and valuable mentor to Rolf and Mary. Rolf would bring him to The Legacy for a number of years and The Legacy Family was blessed to get to know this humble, stately, true gentleman

2016

Rolf commemorates the legacy of Coach Sochor with the establishment of the Jim Sochor Award. Richard C. Helmstetter is the laudable honoree

The generosity of The Legacy Family relentlessly grows as the impact on the community exceeds $5 million

2019

The Legacy partners with Padres Pedal The Cause – supporting encouraging cancer research and treatments, rising to the thin air of more than $6 million in contributions over the years

2020

Legacy Responds at the Farms - The unfortunate postponement of the 20th Anniversary of The Legacy due to the Covid-19 virus inspired the Legacy Responds initiative. The Legacy Family responded in a big way. The generosity of many provided the opportunity to make valuable contributions to beneficiaries

2021

The 20th Anniversary of The Legacy is celebrated. For the first time The Legacy Gala Dinner is held on Saturday evening. The spectacular venue at the San Diego Zoo provides a perfect backdrop to The Legacy's support for the San Diego Zoo Alliance and its valuable, global initiatives focused on wildlife and habitat conservation. Contributions to deserving beneficiaries now approach $7.5 million.

2023

The unwavering generosity of The Legacy Family supported the NCRC THRIVE initiative, bringing The Legacy impact on the community beyond $9 million.