Freebooters donation
Community2025

Freebooters Krewe Donates $12,000 to WCF

The Westchase Krewe of Freebooters presented a generous donation from their annual charity golf tournament, continuing their partnership with the foundation.

WCF gala
GalaMarch 2019

Shannon Hofmeister Named 2019 Tampa Bay Woman of the Year

Community Brands employee raised over $32,000, with candidates collectively raising $126,000 at the annual event.

WCF history
History2003 – Present

From a Driveway to $800K: The WCF Origin Story

How two neighbors, a friendly golf game, and one family's fight against cancer sparked a community movement that's still growing.

WCF gala
GalaNovember 2013

WCF Woman of the Year Event Breaks Records

Fourth annual event at the Tampa Jet Center drew 350+ attendees and raised more than $75,000 — a new record for the foundation.

Courts for a Cause
Event2023

Courts for a Cause Launches at Westchase

Former ATP pro Alex Bogdanovic brings tennis and pickleball to WCF's fundraising lineup at the Westchase Swim & Tennis Center.

Santa Parade
Tradition2005 – 2025

20 Years of Santa's Pre-Flight Parade

Celebrating two decades of Westchase's most beloved holiday tradition — founded by WCF creators Dan O'Brien and Ralph Caputo.

WTSP coverage
Press2013

WTSP-10 Spotlights WCF's $250K Milestone

Tampa Bay's NBC affiliate covered the foundation's milestone of donating over $250,000 in its first ten years of serving families.

Freebooters
CommunityMarch 2023

Westchase's Pirate Crew with Hearts of Gold

Tampa Beacon profiles the Westchase Freebooters and their charitable partnership with WCF, raising $15,000 through golf tournaments.

Lincoln story
ImpactFeatured

Lincoln's Story: Breathing New Life Into Hope

How WCF provided a motorized wheelchair and emergency generator for a 6-year-old boy born without the ability to breathe on his own.