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Actor Justin Long MCs Golf Fundraiser For Huntington Hospital
The inaugural Philip Messina Memorial Golf Tournament raised $140,000 to support the department of neurosurgery at the Huntington Hospital.
HUNTINGTON, NY — Actor Justin Long, known for roles in films such as "DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story" "Accepted" and "He's Just Not That Into You," was the master of ceremonies for a Northport golf tournament that raised about $140,000 for a Huntington hospital.
The inaugural Phillip Messina Memorial Golf tournament took place July 8 at the Indian Hills Country Club to celebrate the life of the late Phillip Messina of Northport. Messina died in February 2018 following a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer known as glioblastoma multiforme, according Northwell Health.
The golf tournament raised money to benefit the department of neurosurgery at Huntington Hospital to further fund brain cancer treatment and research, Northwell Health said.
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The day also honored Robert Kerr, chief of neurosurgery at the hospital, who treated Messina. The event was organized by Messina's children, Marybeth Seus, musician Steven Messina and actor Chris Messina, best known for roles in "The Mind Project" and "Sharp Objects."
The event was attended by more than 130 guests.
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