Sunshine Soirée raises $144,000 and pushes fundraiser past $1 million

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties raised $144,000 at the fourth annual Sunshine Soirée at Wychmere Beach Club on June 4. The event pushed the brokerages past $1 million raised for the Sunshine Kids Foundation since 2018, funding programs for children with cancer.

Why it matters: - The Sunshine Soirée is now a major fundraiser for the Sunshine Kids Foundation, which supports children with cancer through free trips, retreats and group activities. - This year’s event pushed cumulative giving from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties past $1 million since 2018. - The money helps fund moments of normalcy for children in treatment and support for their families.

What happened: - The fourth annual Sunshine Soirée returned to Wychmere Beach Club on the evening of June 4. - The sold-out event raised $144,000 for the Sunshine Kids Foundation. - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties hosted the fundraiser. - Guests gathered in Harwich Port for live music, fine dining and auctions. - The event was hosted by Erika Tarantal, the Emmy Award-winning anchor for WCVB NewsCenter 5 in Boston.

The details: - The Mark Greel Band performed throughout the evening. - Auctioneer John Terrio led the live auction. - A silent auction ran during the event. - Tarantal also led an on-stage conversation with Sunshine Kid Rob Brassard and his mother, Tatyana. - George Patsio, managing partner of Commonwealth Realty Group, LLC, said the fundraiser is about giving kids “a little more time” to just be kids. - The Sunshine Kids Foundation, founded in 1982, is a national nonprofit dedicated to children with cancer. - The foundation provides positive group activities and opportunities free of charge to children, families and hospitals. - The 2026 Soirée was supported by agents, employees, sponsors, vendors and attendees. - More information is available about the Sunshine Kids Foundation and donations.

Between the lines: - The event has become the centerpiece of a longer-running charity effort by the two brokerages. - The on-stage family conversation was the emotional core of the night and reinforced the cause’s personal impact. - The milestone suggests the fundraiser has grown from a local event into a sustained philanthropic campaign.

What’s next: - Commonwealth Real Estate and Robert Paul Properties are expected to continue supporting the Sunshine Kids Foundation through future Sunshine Soirée events and related fundraising. - Donations and event proceeds will continue to fund trips, retreats and gatherings for children in treatment.