HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. | The Annual Farmingdale State College Golf Classic, hosted by the Department of Athletics and Farmingdale College Foundation, is set for Monday, June 5th at Hempstead Golf & Country Club. This year's event is presented by The LandTek Group, Inc. and will honor Marty Lyons and the Marty Lyons Foundation.
The mission of the Marty Lyons Foundation is to fulfill the wishes of children ages three (3) to seventeen (17) who have been diagnosed as having terminal or life-threatening illnesses. "We are unique in that we will grant a second wish to a deserving child. We grant wishes today for a better tomorrow."
Marty Lyons was an NFL player for the New York Jets where he served for eleven years as a premiere defensive lineman. Early in his career, Marty befriended and became a Big Brother to a three-year-old boy named Keith who was suffering from an advanced illness.
In March of 1982, three life-altering events occurred to Marty within the span of one week. The birth of his first child, a healthy son. Four days later his father, Leo, unexpectedly passed away. Then two days later, Keith, passed away.
These experiences profoundly affected Marty's attitude toward life, fame and his fellow human beings. With the encouragement and assistance of his family and friends, Marty became determined to establish a foundation dedicated to granting the wishes of seriously-ill children.
The Foundation has kept hope alive in the hearts of children by making their special wishes come true! These wishes have the ability to sweep the children and their family away from the daily heartache of illness. It is a joyous time which creates wonderful memories and promotes a better quality of life.
For registration options, as well as sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://alumni.farmingdale.edu/golf. For more information on this year's Classic, contact Michelle Johnson at 934-420-2369 or via email: michelle.johnson@farmingdale.edu.
Schedule
10:30 a.m. - Registration & Breakfast
12:00 p.m. - Shotgun Start: Scramble
12:00 p.m. - 4:00pm - Barbecue Lunch
5:00 p.m. - Extended Cocktail Hour
6:00 p.m. - Awards and Prizes
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