Annual Golf Invitational & Awards Reception
The foundation hosts its Annual Golf Invitational & Awards Reception in memory of Frank Calandra Jr., a champion for innovation in diabetes prevention, treatment, and outcomes. This celebrated event brings together family and friends, professionals, and golf enthusiasts to honor Frank's life and his legacy as a distinguished golfer and generous philanthropist.
Event proceeds benefit innovations in diabetes care at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and with clinical partners of UPMC.
A Pro-AM Event
The Frank Calandra Jr. Foundation Golf Invitational is a pro-am style event where a foursome of amateur golfers plays with a professional golfer as their fifth teammate. The event provides unforgettable opportunities for sponsors and invited guests to play alongside some of the top professional golfers in the tri-state area. Take a look at our list of past pros, and check back for the list of this year’s participating professionals.
Kindly note: The golf event is by invitation to sponsors and invited guests only. For questions regarding invitations and registration, contact fcjfoundation@jennmar.com.
Secure Your Spot
Join us at the 2025 Frank Calandra Jr. Foundation Golf Invitational & Awards Reception and help advance the work of Pittsburgh doctors and scientists to prevent, delay, and treat diabetes.
Purchase Awards Reception Tickets & Tables
Join us for an evening cocktail reception featuring dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions.
Become An Official Event Sponsor
Underwrite the entertainment and dance the night away. Donate an item for the live or silent auction. Or sponsor the bar cart and serve up the par-tee drinks! Whichever you choose, you’re creating an unforgettable day benefiting innovations in diabetes care.
To explore sponsorships, contact fcjfoundation@jennmar.com.
Support Diabetes Innovations
Can’t attend the event? You can make a difference by supporting innovations in diabetes care. Consider a tax-deductible gift at any level.
2025 Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt thanks to this year’s sponsors. Thank you for honoring Frank’s memory by partnering with us in the fight against diabetes.
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