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Marty Lyons Foundation Hosted 32nd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic
Its mission of granting special wishes to children between the ages of 3 to 17 diagnosed with life-threatening or terminal illness
The Marty Lyons Foundation (MLF), celebrating its 35th Anniversary, recently hosted its 32nd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic at the Old Westbury Golf and Country Club. The Celebrity Golf Classic is the Foundation’s biggest fund raising event of the year to benefit its mission of granting special wishes to children between the ages of 3 to 17 diagnosed with life-threatening or terminal illnesses. After golf, guests attended a cocktail hour and dinner reception, including an award ceremony, raffles and auctions.
In attendance was Matthew Degori, a teen who has a rare disorder called Lowe Syndrome. He was granted a wish to visit Disney World in 2006. His mother publicly thanked the Foundation and said she loves being a part of the MLF family.
“It is all about making the wish kids happy. That is the ultimate goal,” remarked Marty Lyons. “I am so pleased and proud to see so many golfers and individuals come out to support this great cause.”
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The Celebrity Golf Classic attracted over 400 golfers and supporters. Former NY Jets football stars Kenny Schroy (MLF co-founder), John Schmitt, Mike Stromberg, Greg Buttle and Erik Coleman attended the event. Also in attendance were Bob Wischusen, radio voice of the NY Jets, and “The Late Show with David Letterman” announcer, Alan Kalter.
This year’s Man of the Year Honoree, Guy DelGrande, CEO of Tekmark Global Solutions, was recognized for his many years of dedication to the Foundation. He delivered an impactful speech at the dinner reception.
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Former wish recipient and current MLF volunteer, Kelly Greenfield, gave an emotional remembrance of her early years and the lasting impression that Marty and the Foundation made on her life. Kelly’s wish was to visit Disney and her grandparents in Florida in 1987.
The Marty Lyons Foundation is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization founded by Marty Lyons, a former NFL defensive lineman for the New York Jets and member of the legendary “New York Sack Exchange.” Marty Lyon’s determination led to the establishment of the Foundation after experiencing three life-altering events in March of 1982. These events forced him to “see the frailty, unfairness and the wonder of life.” With the encouragement of his family and friends, he formed The Marty Lyons Foundation in December of 1982. Since that time the organization has worked to keep hope alive in the hearts of thousands of children and provide support to their families.
As a wish granting organization, the Marty Lyons Foundation is unique in that it will consider granting a second wish to a deserving child who may need the hope and inspiration to face the battle of their lives for the second time around. Since it was established, MLF has granted over 7,300 wishes that have brightened the lives of countless children. By playing a fun-filled day of golf and/ or attending the dinner, supporters help provide the Foundation with the much needed resources to fulfill its mission of granting children their special wishes.
For information about the Foundation visit: www.martylyonsfoundation.org
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