Larry Chillemi

I currently serve as the Chair for the Foundation for UCP of Sacramento and Northern California. As the chair, a trustee, and supporter, I have seen first hand the impact that UCP makes every day supporting children, adults, and their families, with developmental disabilities. The services and programs they provide are essential for ensuring others can live life without limits. 

One special new program that launched last year was their recreation division. Not only have they been skiing, to camp, kayaking, visited museums and the theater, but they have developed relationships and have launched a golf clinic. 

The Capital Cup adapts the historic Ryder Cup format—steeped in tradition—to promote community pride, healthy competition, and raise money for the Sacramento region’s most deserving charities. Each year, leaders from the Sacramento region are divided into two teams for an exciting 3-day golf competition. 

Donors will have the opportunity to support their favorite player (or their favorite charity), as each player is competing to benefit his or her favorite charitable organization. The winning team's designated charities share a prize fund of $100,000! The tournament started with the ambitious goal of raising $250,000 in its first year. The Capital Cup has raised more than $13 million over its history.