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www.thedgfoundation.org has a new look! Check out The dg Foundation's new website where visitors can donate and stay up to date with upcoming events, news and all information related to the foundation. As we approach the 5th anniversary of Nancy's passing and recently Dino's 7th anniversary, we want to say thank you to all of our supporters over the years that have allowed The dg Foundation to continue honoring their generous spirit and passion for academics, athletics arts. Your donations and support are the strength and vitality that allows us to keep giving! Stay tuned for more information about the Orange and Blue Ball tentatively scheduled for October 9th as we closely monitor the regulations due to COVID-19
Seven years ago, our world was flipped upside down when we lost someone extremely special. Dino Ghilotti, a scholar, athlete and artist from San Rafael, CA left this earth at the young age of 22, days after graduating from the University of Miami. Over the past 7 years, the outpour of love, generosity and support from communities near and far, has been overwhelming. The impact that Dino had on hundreds if not thousands of people from all walks of life, has been shown through letters, photos, artwork, tattoos, gatherings, parties, fundraisers, non-profits, even an art studio and multiple athletic facilities named in his honor. These are just a few of the ways we have kept Dino’s love and light shining bright. It’s in tough times when we are shattered and broken that we piece ourselves back together with the help of others, and adapt to create something special, even if it doesn’t take the shape of it’s original form. In less than a decade, the dg Foundation has raised and donated over $2,000,000 in an attempt to carry on Dino’s memory and spirit. This money has been distributed to scholarships to students who exemplify a passion for academics, athletics and arts as well as enhancements to art and athletic facilities in the Bay Area. Thank you to all of our friends and family and the supporters who have allowed us to create something beautiful in light of this tragedy, that will continue to give to and help others, as Dino would have habitually done if he were still physically here. We miss and love you Dino Richard Ghilotti. You’ve truly inspired us.
Friends and Supporters,
In response to COVID-19, The dg Foundation is postponing the 2020 Orange and Blue Costume Ball to October 9th, 2020.
Please stay safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. If you have any questions, please reach out to Gregc@ghilotti.com
-The dg Foundation
Happy Birthday, Fancy Nancy! We will always remember the love, loyalty and devotion you shared with your friends and family, your desire and passion for helping others and your generous spirit. You were beautiful inside and out and we miss you dearly! The dg Foundation will continue to help students succeed just as you had planned from the start. Love you and miss you everyday, Nancy!
We'd love for all of our donors to see how our contributions are impacting the lives of students. We appreciate all of your support, for it is you who gives the Foundation our strength and vitality to help students follow their dreams! Go Canes! University of Miami.
Happy 29th Birthday, Dino Richard Ghilotti. Not a day goes by that we aren’t thinking about you! The happiness, kindness, and selflessness you shared with us will always be remembered. We will continue to honor your generosity and inclusiveness through The dg Foundation. We love and miss you! Dino Cat-dAddy Ghilotti Motta.
SAVE THE DATE. We're less than 6 months away from the 3rd Biennial Orange and Blue Costume Ball at Castello di Amorosa Winery in Napa Valley on May 29th, 2020. Live performances by Wonder Bread 5 and DJ Ryan Lucero. Mark your calendars now! Trust us, you don't want to miss it...More information and invitations coming after the New Year. Happy Holidays!
Turkey Bowl Tuesday! Thank you to everyone who attended the 6th Annual Dino Ghilotti Motta Turkey bowl! Once again, a great turnout for a great annual tradition that Dino started in 2009. We appreciate all of the support from Dino’s teammates, friends and their families. We look forward to next years gathering! Happy Holidays! Special thanks to Ghilotti Construction Company, Ray's Catering and Marin Catholic
Turkey Bowl Tuesday! Thank you to everyone who attended the 6th Annual Dino Ghilotti Motta Turkey bowl! Once again, a great turnout for a great annual tradition that Dino started in 2009. We appreciate all of the support from Dino’s teammates, friends and their families. We look forward to next years gathering! Happy Holidays! Special thanks to Ghilotti Construction Company, Ray's Catering and Marin Catholic
Thank you to everyone who came out to walk the Golden Gate Bridge with The dg Foundation on Saturday, October 5th, 2019. It was a beautiful day in honor of two beautiful souls. We appreciate our sponsors and supporters for their generosity. You make it possible for the foundation to continue to donate countless scholarships and improve athletic and art facilities in the Bay Area. Thanks for your support, and for keeping Dino and Nancy’s spirit alive. Photo Credit Willie Ghilotti.
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Special thanks to our sponsors:
Woodruff Sawyer
Heffernan Insurance Brokers
Lagunitas Brewing Co
V. Sattui Winery
Ray's Catering
IWON organics
HeadGear PlusFlashback Friday! Ghilotti Construction is a major supporter of The dg Foundation. Thank you to everyone who came out to walk the Golden Gate Bridge with The dg Foundation on Saturday, October 5th, 2019. It was a beautiful day in honor of two beautiful souls. We appreciate our sponsors and supporters for their generosity. You make it possible for the foundation to continue to donate countless scholarships and improve athletic and art facilities in the Bay Area. Thanks for your support, and for keeping Dino and Nancy’s spirit alive. Photo Credit @Willie Ghilotti.
Supporters!
We are only one day away. Thank you for believing in our mission and your generosity. Looking forward to another great event, for a great cause.
A few details that will help you navigate your way to the location. If you've attended in the past, it's in a different location from previous years.
DIRECTIONS
COMING SOUTH ON 101. Stay in the far right lane. When you go under the toll booth, it's your immediate right-hand turn onto Merchant Road. Make sure to plug in 1201 Ralston Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129 in your maps void any issues.
PARKING
We recommend taking an Uber or a Lyft, but if you decide to drive, there is parking at 1347 Kobbe drive. Aside from that address, there is free and paid parking scattered all around the perimeter of the field.
Again, thank you so much for joining us on our walk-in honor of Dino and Nancy. We appreciate your support more than ever.
If you have any questions or need immediate assistance, please reach out to 707-975-6111
The dg Foundation recently donated $50,000 to the University of Miami to support the Dino R. Ghilotti Motta 'Canes Care for Canes' Endowed Scholarship Fund. We love to read letters like these from our grateful recipients! Thanks for sending...and Go Canes!
We're only 1 week away from the Golden 8 Bridge Walk. Thank you to all of our generous sponsors who have continuously supported us over the years! We can't wait to see you all there. If you haven't already, make sure to buy your tickets before it's too late! www.golden8walk2019.eventbrite.com.
GOLD LEVEL:
Ghilotti Construction Company
Heffernan Insurance Brokers
Woodruff Sawyer
SILVER LEVEL:
Alta Group, Inc.
Beer Sponsor
Lagunitas Brewing Co
Wine Sponsor
V. Sattui Winery
Food Sponsor
Ray's Catering
Snack Sponsor
IWON organics
Giveaway Sponsor
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! MAY 29th, 2020, Castello di Amorosa, Napa Valley. Ladies and Gentleman, we are less than 9 months away from the party of the year. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
TICKET SALES ARE LIVE! Early bird pricing won't last long so get your tickets at a discount while you still can!
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In Honor of Dino and Nancy Ghilotti We will be meeting at the flag pole at Fort Scott Field located at 1201 Ralston Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129 at 11:00am. We will be walking to the Marin side of the Golden Gate Bridge, and then bussed back to Fort Scott. Parking is limited so please try and carpoo...Remembering our beautiful Nancy Ghilotti today. It's been 4 years since you left us, but the memories of your generous and loving soul will always be here. We will continue to honor you and Dino through the foundation and carry on your infinite passion for helping others. We love you Nancy!
It’s extremely gratifying to read letters from the recipients of the Dino R. Ghilotti Motta "Canes Care for Canes" scholarship at the University of Miami. We thank all of our generous supporters for opening doors to learning, research, and career opportunities for much deserving students. To learn more or donate please visit www.thedgfoundation.org/donate
Special thanks to the sponsors of our 2018 Orange and Blue Costume Ball in Napa Valley! Make sure to mark your calendars for May 29th, 2020...
Ghilotti Construction Company Dutra Peterson Cat North Bay Petroleum BoDean Company Statewide Traffic Safety & Signs Woodruff SawyerPace Supply Corp. Whitney Fusion EventsNorthgate Ready Mix Eternal Water Hennessy Funds Inc Jim N I Rentals MAG Trucking, Inc. Simeon Properties Monte's Chapel of the Hills Stony Point Rock Quarry Murga Strange & Chalmers SITECH NorCal-Oregon Heavy Equipment Rentals Signature Homes Socius Foundation Heffernan Insurance Brokers Empire Asphalt & Engineering Co Vanguard construction Murphy Logan and Bardwell HeadGear Plus NorthBay biz magazine North Bay Business Journal Steel Mill Recycling fitmark Marin County Roofing KaiserAir, Inc. Campo di Bocce of Livermore Marin Sanitary Service Hanson Heidelberg Cement Group Mollie Stone's Markets - Sausalito
SAVE THE DATE: On October 5th, 2019, The dg Foundation will be walking across the Golden Gate Bridge for the 3rd Biennial Golden 8 Bridge Walk in honor of Dino and Nancy Ghilotti. We've secured the Fort Scott Field in the Presidio for the after party! It's going to be another great tribute for two amazing souls with all proceeds benefitting The dg Foundation. More details to come soon. Mark your calendars!
In October of 2017, The dg Foundation scheduled the 2nd Biennial Orange and Blue Fundraiser at Castello di Amorosa in Napa Valley. Due to the devastating fires, the event was cancelled. It was rescheduled for June of 2018. The dg Foundation announced that half of the proceeds would be donated to a fire relief fund in Napa Valley to help those affected. Today at Ghilotti Construction Company Headquarters in Santa Rosa, one of our largest supporters, The dg Foundation donated $85,000 to the Napa Valley Community Foundation. These fund’s will be used to aid in Napa’s recovery. We thank everyone who has made it possible for us to help our community in times when it’s needed most. Nancy and Dino are proud that their spirit of giving is carried on through The dg Foundation!
Birds-eye view of Dino Ghilotti Motta Stadium at Marin Catholic and the recently renovated Richard Ghilotti Family Field. Congratulations and thanks to Marin Catholic and Tim Navone for maintaining a beautiful football field and stadium! We are extremely proud to support the values and education of this amazing institution, and also to have been a part of this special project. Sharing the beauty of the stadium and field house complex brings us great joy. We know Dino and Nancy are extremely proud that students have the opportunity to enjoy such a wonderful facility!
The new turf at the Dino Ghilotti Motta Stadium at Marin Catholic High School looks absolutely gorgeous! Excited for the 2019-2020 season. Dino and Nancy, The dg Foundation, and Ghilotti Construction Company are proud to be supporters of Marin Catholic! Go Wildcats!
Happy Birthday to Nancy Motta Ghilotti. Today we celebrate the life of an amazing mother and friend who was infinitely passionate about helping others. Her generous and loving personality and spirit lives on through The dg Foundation. In 2013, Nancy and Richard Ghilotti founded The dg Foundation in honor of their son Dino after he tragically left us. The dg Foundation is dedicated to donating academic scholarships to students attending Marin Catholic and the University of Miami, who emulate a similar passion for academics, athletics and arts. The dg Foundation also focuses on improving art and athletic facilities and programs in the North Bay. We love and miss you, Nancy. We will continue to honor you through The dg Foundation.
Excited to announce we will be having our 3rd Golden 8 Bridge Walk on October 5th, 2019! Mark your calendars! Looking forward to celebrating Nancy, Dino and The dg Foundation as we walk across the Golden Gate Bridge.
The dg Foundation wishes Dino Richard Ghilotti Motta a Happy 28th Birthday. We miss you every day and will continue to honor your generous, loving personality through the foundation. Founded in 2013 in honor of Dino and Nancy Motta Ghilotti, The dg Foundation is dedicated to donating scholarships to students in the Bay Area who emulate a similar passion for academics, athletics and arts and also improving art and athletic facilities and programs. We love you Dino!
It's always a pleasure sponsoring the American Icon Exhibit at the Sausalito Art Festival and working with their amazing staff. We recieved this wonderful letter of appreciation from Zeny Cieslikowski, Sausalito Arts Festival Foundation trustee and Louis Briones, Sausalito Arts Festival Foundation Trustee and Vice Chairman. Thank you and looking forward to supporting the Sausalito Arts Festival next year!
The dg Foundation, Richard Ghilotti Family, and Ghilotti Construction are honored to be presented the Champion for Childrens Award this Saturday at the North Bay Children's Center 30th Anniversary. For 30 years, NBCC has provided thousands of children throughout the North Bay with proven effective programs that focus on school-readiness, foster self-sufficiency, and promote health and wellness. Their objective is to ensure that all children, particularly our most vulnerable, have access to critical, high- quality, early learning experiences that build the foundation for life long success. We are looking forward to this event and are proud to be involved with this amazing organization. Pictures to come!
The dg foundations has had many fundraisers since inception. We thank all of our supporters who attend and donate so we can keep Dino and Nancy’s generous spirit alive by giving scholarships to students in need! We wanted to share these great letters from our recipients of scholarships. It's always rewarding reading letters from students thanking The dg Foundation for the opportunity to further their education. Thanks for sending, University of Miami! Go Canes!
Friends and Supporters,
Thank you for attending the Orange and Blue Costume Ball on June, 8th, 2018. It was an amazing evening, for an amazing cause!
The dg Foundation’s strength and vitality to help students follow their dreams, lies in the hands of generous supporters such as you, who recognize their generosity directly impacts everything we do as an foundation. Your donation to the foundation helps us further the education of deserving students and enhance facilities at various schools.
Thank you for your belief in our mission, your commitment to our students, and for not only giving us the gift of opportunity for the future generation, but also for the priceless love and support.
LivLovDinoStrong
NancyForever
-The dg Foundation
It's almost here! The Orange and Blue Costume Ball is less than two weeks away. We have multiple live performances, one of which is from special guest Narada Michael Walden, a multi-platinum Grammy & Emmy winning Producer, Musician and Recording Artist, and Naté Soulsanger.
We can't wait to see you at the castle! Please let us know if you have purchased a ticket and can't make the event so we can get an accurate head count for June 8th!
Excited to announce the addition of Ryan Lucero, producer/DJ/drummer, to our line-up at the Orange and Blue Costume Ball on June 8th at Castello di Amorosa. Ryan is a Bay Area native who’s shared the stage with Major Lazer, Avicii, Snoop Dogg, Vice, Alesso, Wyclef Jean, LMFAO and many more. Dont forget to buy your tickets at www.orangeandbluecostumeball.eventbrite.com.
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Jewel Night Club - Las Vegas, NV Cavo Paradiso - Mykonos, Greece Love+Propaganda - San Francisco, CAWe are only two months away! Don't miss out on the party of the year for the future of our students. If you haven't already, don't forget to purchase your tickets at www.orangeandbluecostumeball.eventbrite.com. Thank you to all of our generous sponsors for your support of this great event for an even greater cause!
Scharffen Berger Chocolate MakerDRL PARTNERSHIP University of Miami Dutra HeadGear Plus Hennessy Funds Vanguard Construction Stony Point Rock Quarry Marin County Roofing MAG Trucking, Inc. Jim N I Rentals Simeon Properties Statewide Traffic Safety & Signs Northgate Ready Mix Northbay Petroleum Peterson Cat Eternal Water fitmark Murphy Logan and Bardwell North Bay Business Journal NorthBay biz magazine Empire Asphalt Campo di Bocce of Livermore Heffernan Foundation SITECH NorCal-Oregon Tom Albenese, Eugene Ceccoti, Gary Filizetti, KaiserAir, Inc. Marin Sanitary Service Hanson Heidelberg Cement Group#plant 1 Ghilotti Construction Company Steel Mill Recycling Mollie Stone's Markets Monte's Chapel of the Hills Murga Strange & Chalmers MUSTACHE HARBOR Pace Supply Ray's Catering Signature Homes Whitney Fusion Events Woodruff Sawyer & Company Barracuda Networks BoDean Company
The Orange and Blue Ball at Castello di Amorosa is now scheduled for June 8th, 2018. We're only three months away from a great party for an even greater cause. If you haven't already, purchase your tickets at www.orangeandbluecostumeball.eventbrite.com. Half of the proceeds will be donated to a fire relief fund in Napa Valley.
Don't forget we are only THREE MONTHS away from the 2018 Orange and Blue Costume Ball at the famous Castello di Amorosa in Napa Valley! On June 8th, get ready for some good times for a great cause. All of the entertainment, catering, sponsorships and everything else is the same, just on a different date! Be sure to make arrangements for housing as soon as possible if you plan on staying in Napa over the weekend! We can't wait to dance, eat, drink and laugh the night away all for an amazing cause. See you soon!
FYI- If you have already purchased a ticket to the event scheduled for October, you are all set for June 8th's fundraiser!
We're very grateful for partnerships that we have with various schools, especially the University of Miami, Dino's alma mater. Thank you for the special note! Go Canes!
Happy Birthday Nancy Motta Ghilotti! Today we celebrate the life of a generous and compassionate spirit, friend, mother and the original founder of The dg Foundation. After Dino had passed away, it was Nancy’s idea to establish a foundation devoted to giving scholarships to students who shared an interest for academics, athletics and arts. We will never forget your generosity and passion for helping others, your infinite love for friends and family, and your natural beauty, inside and out. We love you and miss you, Nancy! The dg Foundation will continue to honor your generous spirit by helping students follow their dreams.
Happy Birthday Dino! We miss your fun and loving personality, contagious laugh and smile, goofy sense of humor and most importantly, the love you spread to your friends and family. Today we celebrate you and remind ourselves to never forget such an amazing soul, and human being.
The dg Foundation wishes everybody a happy new year! We are proud to announce to all of our donors and followers the foundation's support of the University of Miami and Marin Catholic High School this past year. In 2017, the foundation donated $50,000 to the Dino Richard Ghilotti Motta Cane’s Care For Cane's scholarship fund at the University of Miami, benefitting a student from California pursuing an art or business degree. The dg Foundation also donated $50,000 to the Dino R. Ghilotti Motta endowed scholarship fund at Marin Catholic High School which will be distributed to a student who exemplifies a passion for academics, athletics, and arts, just as Dino did.
Friends and Supporters, mark your calendars for Friday, June 8th, 2018! We are sorry we had to postpone the Orange and Blue Ball in October due to the most devastating wildfires in the history of Northern California. Our number one priority was to make sure everyone was safe and also wanted to be mindful and respectful to those recovering and rebuilding during these extremely difficult times. For this reason, we have decided to reschedule the fundraiser to Friday, June 8th, 2018. Anything earlier would have been too soon! The good news is that everything will be the same including location Castello di Amorosa, entertainment MUSTACHE HARBOR, and all of our generous sponsors, except now we’ll have some warmer weather and we will also be donating half of the proceeds from the Orange and Blue ball to a fire relief fund in Napa. More details to come! Stay tuned, and stay strong!
Our hearts go out to all of the victims and the families of those who have lost their lives, homes and businesses to the North Bay wildfires. We are devastated by the damage it has done to our beloved community. We will do whatever it takes to support and rebuild in these difficult times. Stay safe and stay strong!
Dearest friends and supporters of The dg Foundation:
It is with heavy hearts that we’ve watched the toll that the recent fires have taken on our beloved Santa Rosa, Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake counties. Today, President Trump and the Governor of California declared a major disaster in the state of California in the counties of Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Sonoma, and Yuba.
All of us at this stage, have relatives or know someone who has been personally effected by the devastation of this fire storm. After the shock wears off, it is going to take some time to recover, and eventually rebuild the lives, homes and communities affected.
This said, The dg Foundation has decided to postpone the Orange and Blue Ball so that we can focus on the people and businesses that need our support right now. We will determine a date in the near future that makes sense to have the Orange and Blue ball celebration and will let everyone know as soon as possible.
After the event, to help with the relief, we will be donating 50% of the proceeds from your generous donations to supporting the victims most in need after this horrible natural disaster. Today and right now, nothing is more important than our immediate community, family and friends.
Please contact us with any questions.
Until then, we send our love.
-The dg Foundation
Here is a glimpse of the entertainment for next Friday night! We’ve got some serious talent! MUSTACHE HARBOR, Narada Michael Walden and Naté Soulsanger, ill Nicky, Aquile, Jessica Frances and DJ Sweet Lou. If you havent already, purchase your tickets at www.orangeandbluecostumeball.eventbrite.com
Don’t miss out on a special performance featuring Narada Michael Walden, multi-platinum Grammy & Emmy winning producer, musician & recording artist, and Naté Soulsanger.
Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets. If you haven’t already, visit www.orangeandbluecostumeball.eventbrite.com
We're only 3 weeks away! Make sure to buy your tickets before it's too late. Check out some photos from two years ago! We have even more suprises this year!!! www.orangeandbluecostumeball.eventbrite.com
Get your costumes ready... We're only one month away from the best party of the year. www.orangeandbluecostumeball.eventbrite.com
The dg Foundation and Ghilotti Construction Company are proud sponsors of the Sausalito Art Festival this labor day weekend. Please come and stop by our exhibit near the entrance of the festival! We will be displaying Dino’s ceramic art and glass blowing from his art classes at San Domenico, Marin Catholic High School and University of Miami.
Thank you to our generous sponsors of the The Orange and Blue Costume Ball 2017 (21+ Over Only). We appreciate your support and can't wait for this amazing event on Friday, October 13th, 2017.
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TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! On behalf of The dg Foundation, we would like to invite you to the 2nd Biennial Orange and Blue Ball being held at the beautiful Castello di Amorosa, in Napa Valley, on Friday October 13th, 2017. The event is going to be a spectacular costume ball with a live performance from the legendary rock band MUSTACHE HARBOR, great food and fine wines at a world famous castle built in the Italian style of the Siena countryside.
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On behalf of The dg Foundation, we would like to invite you to the 2nd Biennial Orange and Blue Ball being held at the beautiful Castello di Amorosa, in Napa Valley, on Friday October 13th, 2017. The event is going to be a spectacular costume ball with a live performance from the legendary rock band...We’re only 3 months away from the Orange and Blue Ball costume party on Friday, October 13th at Castello di Amorosa in Napa Valley! Don't miss out on fine wines, great food, and a night of dancing to the legendary rock band MUSTACHE HARBOR. Napa Valley is extremely busy during crush season, so plan on getting up there early! If you would like to become a sponsor of the party of the year, please email gregc@ghilotti.com to learn more.
The dg Foundation would like to thank all of the sponsors, donors, volunteers and everyone who attended the Brunch like Fancy ladies brunch in honor of Nancy Motta Ghilotti. It was an amazing event for an amazing wife, mother and friend. Thanks for all of the support! Special thanks to Rochelle Ghilotti and Chrissy Silva Miller for organizing this wonderful event.
Tomorrow will be the last day to get your TICKETS!! Don't miss out on spending the afternoon with a wonderful group of women!
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Brunch Like Fancy Ladies Brunch
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Please join us in honor of Nancy Motta Ghilotti, for a ladies brunch at 11:30am on May 19th, 2017 at the Marin Country Club. Come enjoy brunch, champagne, a silent auction and more! All proceeds benefit The dg Foundation. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rochelle Gh...Four years ago today we lost an amazing young man too soon.
Dino Richard Ghilotti, a scholar, athlete, artist and gentleman who had just graduated from the University of Miami is the reason the foundation started.
Dino was a great friend, passionate to others, connected to his beliefs, family-oriented, and had a one of a kind personality. He was someone that everyone wanted to be around.
Dino had it all.
He had the ability to light up a room, make you laugh until your stomach hurt, cheer you up when you felt down, and make you feel like you were the most important person in the world when he was with you.
We miss you everyday, and will continue to honor you through the foundation to keep your legacy alive! Dino Cat-dAddy Ghilotti Motta
A sneak peak of some of the auction items for the Brunch Like Fancy Ladies Brunch. We're only two weeks away! Don't forget to purchase your tickets before they sell out! www.brunchlikefancy.eventbrite.com
Look out for our TV commercial airing on CSN Bay Area during Golden State Warriors games featuring Draymond Green's mom, Mary Babers-Green. Our message describes a nurturing relationship between a mother and son, Draymond and Mary, and Dino and Nancy Ghilotti, and the positive impact that organized sports can have on developing characteristics such as accountability, teamwork, leadership, work ethic, and perseverance. San Domenico Marin Catholic High School University of Miami
Save the Date! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13th, 2017 at Castello di Amorosa in Napa Valley. Mark your calendars now so you don't miss out on the best party of the year for an even better cause. Invitations will be sent out at the end of August! Stay tuned...
At the Orange and Blue Ball Fundraiser, the generous Pasquetti Family bid on a trip to visit the University of Miami with Dick Ghilotti and experience the city as Nancy, Dick and Dino got to know and love it. Today they attended the Scholarship Luncheon at the University of Miami campus with Dick Ghilotti and met this years recipient of the Dino Ghilotti 'Canes Care for 'Canes Scholarship that was funded by The dg Foundation. The recipient, Agostina Waisfeld, is a freshman pre-med student studying biology in hopes of one day becoming a pediatrician. It’s beyond rewarding to see how grateful the students are to have a chance to follow their dreams and to be able to say that The dg Foundation with Nancy and Dino helped along the way!
Sponsored rider Dylan Marcellini on the Junior Olympic Ski Team. Dylan idolized Dino growing up spending summers sharing a dock with the Ghilotti family in Lake Tahoe. He now wears a dg Foundation patch on his sleeve while he competes. Thanks for the support, Dylan!
MAY 19th, 2017! Save the date ladies! The dg foundation will be hosting the 2nd annual Brunch like Fancy in honor of the beautiful Nancy Motta Ghilotti. It will be held at the Marin Country Club! We can't wait to see you there!
We are excited to share this clip of the first families moving into the Oma Village in Novato.
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Ghilotti Construction Company has been instrumental in the construction of Oma Village in Novato. Ghilotti Construction, the Richard Ghilotti Family and The dg Foundation worked together to help with the completion of this project through in-kind donations of construction and the donation of funds in honor of Dino, Nancy Ghilotti Motta and her Mother, Oma.
This was such a great opportunity to help the children, mothers, and families in Novato, and was very fitting to honor the spirit of Nancy and her Mother by supporting Oma Village, which shares the same name as Nancy’s mother who was known to everyone as Oma.
The "Nancy Ghilotti Motta Community Center” will be a haven for the children and families at Oma, bringing stability and vitality to the whole Oma community!
5 families go from being homeless to moving into their own apartments
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A turning point came Monday night in Marin County for five families who went from homeless to moving into their own apartments.President Dick Ghilotti speaking about The dg Foundation and his son Dino and wife Nancy at Marin Catholic High School Wildcats football Banquet. Mr. Ghilotti educated the students about the history of the foundation, and spoke about Dino’s love for football, his athleticism and football career at MC. He shared pictures of his wife and son together on the field, and talked about Nancy’s love and support of Dino’s passion for football and sports, and for the Marin Catholic Athletics football program. The dg Foundation and Mr. Ghilotti gave all of the seniors personalized hats to congratulate them on an amazing season playing on the Richard Ghilotti Family Field at Dino Ghilotti Motta Stadium. Go Cats!
The dg Foundation kicked off 2017 today with a good old-fashioned meeting. The Ghilottis love good old-fashioned meetings.
We have big plans to give back this year and we can't wait to have you join us on the ride through our various events (the Halloween gala in Napa at Castello di Amorosa is back this Fall!). 2016 was a year filled with grants and scholarships, eight in total, and there's only more to come.
We are excited to share more stories of the grant and scholarship recipients with you this year, as well as the worthy projects we've chosen to be a part of.
Though we were missing one board member today, it was a beautiful lunch and afternoon. We had Greg Choma, one of Dino's best friends from University of Miami, officially join the board, and, in between getting down to the business of making a difference (ideas, planning and reviewing 2016), we couldn't help but tell stories of our beloved Dino and Nancy Ghilotti, both whose birthdays are this month, and whom the foundation warmly represents.
And because it's not a Ghilotti event without laughter, our fearless leader, our Dad, brought with him yes and no voice buttons this time, each with various voices and ways of saying yes and no, to respond throughout the meeting (you can imagine how these had us laughing throughout). His light-heartedness really does help lighten us all...
A special shout-out to our ambassadors and event sponsors who helped make 2016, not only successful, but loving, kind and fun. Thank you!
Our gratitude to each one of you for supporting The dg Foundation in all the ways that you did in 2016 and Happy, Happy New Year!
Happy Birthday Dino Richard Ghilotti. Today we will celebrate the contagious laughs we shared, the lessons you taught, and all of the good times we had. The dg Foundation cherishes the wonderful memories and will continue to honor your legacy every day. We love and miss you!
Thank you to everyone who attended the 4th Annual Dino Ghilotti Motta Turkey bowl. It was another great re-union of Dino’s team-mates, friends and their families. We look forward to next years flag football game. In the meantime, check out some of the action from the game.
Next Friday is the 4th Annual Dino Ghilotti Turkey Bowl at Marin Catholic High School. Come out and play in the flag football game, or just hang out and enjoy food and drinks sponsored by Ghilotti Construction Company! $25 donation's benefit The dg Foundation. See you there!
Yesterday’s ribbon cutting ceremony at Oma Village and the Nancy Ghilotti Motta Community Center in Novato. Proud to be a part of such a special project that will help homeless children, mothers and families in Novato by providing affordable housing. Another beautiful way to honor Dino, Nancy Motta Ghilotti and Nancy’s mother, Oma.
Timeline PhotosGCC has been instrumental in the construction of Oma Village in Novato. Oma Village is 14 units and will serve as affordable housing for families transitioning out of homelessness. Ghilotti Construction, the Richard Ghilotti Family and The dg Foundation worked together to help with the completion of this project through in-kind donations of construction and the donation of funds in honor of Dino, Nancy Ghilotti Motta and her mother, Oma.
This was such a great opportunity to help the children, mothers, and families in Novato, and was very fitting to honor the spirit of Nancy and her mother by supporting Oma Village, which shares the same name as Nancy’s mother who was known to everyone as Oma.
The "Nancy Ghilotti Motta Community Center” will be a haven for the children and families at Oma, bringing stability and vitality to the whole Oma community!
On Saturday, October 1st, 2016, The dg Foundation hosted the 2nd Biennial Golden 8 Bridge Walk fundraiser across the Golden Gate Bridge, with an after party at Crissy Field. The dg Foundation and it’s board of directors wants to thank all of the attendees and generous and supportive sponsors, Ghilotti Construction Company, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, fitmark, i won organics, Lagunitas Brewing Co, Ray's Catering, HeadGear Plus, Woodruff-Sawyer & Co., who made Golden 8 Walk fundraiser an amazing day, and a complete success. This wonderful event in honor of Dino and Nancy Ghilotti will help fund scholarships to students, athletes, and artists to follow their dreams and also improve and renovate art and athletic facilities in the North Bay. It is your generosity and support that will make a difference in the lives of students who are passionate for academics, athletics and arts. If you would like to purchase merchandise from the event, please visit the link below! www.livdinostrong.com/collections/frontpage
The dg Foundation was honored to be a part of Italian Heritage Night with the presenting sponsor, Ghilotti Construction Company. There was a beautiful tribute on the jumbotron during the pre-game ceremony. For every San Francisco Giants win, Ghilotti Construction donates $300 to the foundation.
We had an amazing time at the Sausalito Art Festival over Labor Day weekend. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our exhibit in the American Icon tent, where we displayed Dino's artwork including his ceramics and glass blowing, and educated visitors about the foundation.
Tickets to the walk this Saturday are almost sold out! Make sure to get one before it's too late. You don't want to miss it!
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Please Join The dg Foundation on a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge on October 1st, 2016, in honor of Dino and Nancy Ghilotti. We will be meeting at the West Bluff Amphitheater at Crissy Field located on Long ave & Marine Drive at 11:00am. We will be walking from Crissy Field to the Marin side of...We are only 18 days away from the Golden 8 Walk! We can't wait for this wonderful event honoring Dino Cat-dAddy Ghilotti Motta and Nancy Motta Ghilotti. Don't forget to buy your tickets!
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Please Join The dg Foundation on a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge on October 1st, 2016, in honor of Dino and Nancy Ghilotti. We will be meeting at the West Bluff Amphitheater at Crissy Field located on Long ave & Marine Drive at 11:00am. We will be walking from Crissy Field to the Marin side of...Ticket Sales are LIVE! There are a limited number of participants allowed to walk across the bridge so act quick and buy your tickets before they sell out.
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Everything is 50% off on www.livdinostrong.com. Get your Dino gear while supplies last! All proceeds donated to The dg Foundation.SALE! Everything on www.livdinostrong.com is 50% off while supplies last. All proceeds are donated to The dg Foundation.
One year ago today, Nancy Motta Ghilotti passed into the after life, re-uniting with her son Dino. We miss her strength, loyalty and beauty. We miss her loving, humorous and generous personality, and everything that made her the wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend that she was, and still is. Although she is not physically present, we know she's watching over us, just as she always did while she was on earth. A year ago, Nancy was added as an honoree to the foundation and we will continue to honor her legacy forever. We love and miss you, Nancy Motta Ghilotti.
OCTOBER 1ST, 2016! Save the date! The dg Foundation will be hosting the 2nd Bienniel Golden 8 Bridge Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge in honor of two beautiful souls, Dino and Nancy Ghilotti.
The dg Foundation congratulates the Golden State Warriors on an outstanding season. For every win, Ghilotti Construction Company donated $400 to The dg Foundation. With a total of 88 wins, a record breaking season, Ghilotti Construction donated $35,200 to the foundation. Excited for next year!
