named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Battle of Lake Ronkonkoma Golf Tournament
Annual golf tournament pitting Sachem vs. Connetquot alumni to raise funds for student athlete scholarships in memory of Freddie Kemp and Richie LaCasse.
Freddie Kemp Scholarship
Provides financial support to deserving Sachem High School football players who embody leadership and dedication.
Medical Expense Support Fund
Provides direct financial assistance to individuals and families facing high medical costs due to sudden illness or injury.
Richie LaCasse Scholarship
Offers scholarships to Connetquot student athletes in honor of Richie LaCasse’s legacy of sportsmanship and community.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 2 activities
- Organizes the "Battle of Lake Ronkonkoma" golf tournamentHosts an annual golf tournament pitting Connetquot Thunderbird alumni against Sachem Arrow alumni, featuring a shotgun start, lunch, and dinner event; proceeds benefit the Freddie Kemp and Richie LaCasse scholarship funds. Includes registration, meals, and celebration activities throughout the day.
- Sells golf tournament sponsorship packagesOffers sponsorship opportunities for the "Battle of Lake Ronkonkoma" golf tournament, including packages that provide admission for 2 or 4 golfers, flag sponsorships, and tee signs.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers scholarships for student athletesProvides scholarship support to deserving student athletes from Sachem and Connetquot high schools, established in memory of Freddie Kemp and Richie LaCasse. These scholarships are funded through annual fundraising events.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Hosts the Annual Fred Kemp Thanksgiving Turkey BowlOrganizes an annual Thanksgiving football game that has been held since 1986, bringing together community members for a longstanding tradition.
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
- Organizes an annual memorial softball gameHosts a recurring memorial softball game to honor individuals who have passed away, serving as a community tribute event.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Provides financial assistance for medical expensesOffers direct support to individuals and families facing significant medical costs, including assistance for Nick & Paige Russo following a life-threatening epidural hematoma and support for Colleen Sweeney Prinz during breast cancer treatment.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Supports awareness campaigns for blood cancersProvides support to Ali Dzenawager and Ali's Army in raising awareness for blood cancers following a diagnosis of Classic Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, amplifying community health advocacy efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$9K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$6K
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$4K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +56.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- MICHAEL OHEHIR — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKE JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- ROB DIELLO — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVE SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Ali's Army Partner — Collaborates with Ali's Army to raise awareness for blood cancers.
- Cascone & Kluepfel LLP Partner — Legal firm listed as a sponsor providing support to Thunder Arrow Inc.
- CertaPro Painters Partner — Painting services company listed as a sponsor providing support to Thunder Arrow Inc.
- Connetquot High School Partner — Alma mater of honoree Michael Davis, referenced in biographical context.
- Paige Russo Partner — Partner in organizing and promoting the donation campaign for Nick Russo's recovery.
- RW Trucking Partner — Trucking company listed as a sponsor providing support to Thunder Arrow Inc.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Awareness-Driven Peer Fundraising Campaignsmethodology: awareness-driven fundraisingBy using personal stories and team-based campaigns to raise funds, the organization increases public awareness of cancer while generating support, because narrative engagement mobilizes social networks and deepens donor commitment beyond transactional giving.
- Commemorative Programming with Family-Centered Engagementmethodology: commemorative programmingBy honoring deceased individuals through ongoing programs that center family and community memory, the organization sustains engagement and support, because meaningful memorialization fosters emotional continuity and long-term donor and participant loyalty.
- Community-Driven Fundraising Through Sports Eventsmethodology: community-driven fundraisingBy organizing alumni and community sports events, the organization leverages personal connections, school pride, and rivalry to drive engagement and donations, because emotionally resonant, participatory events generate sustained support more effectively than passive appeals.
- Direct Financial Assistance for Medical Crisesmethodology: community-based_medical_supportBy providing direct financial support to individuals facing sudden, severe medical events, the organization alleviates economic barriers to recovery and care, because financial stability during a health crisis improves health outcomes and reduces long-term hardship.