EPIC Long Island Hosts Don Luneberg Golf & Tennis Classic Fundraiser

Despite the cold and rainy weather, hundreds came out to take part in and support the EPIC Long Island Don Luneberg Golf & Tennis Classic at The Mill River Club in Upper Brookville.

The annual event is one of the key fundraising endeavors for the EPIC Long Island Family of Agencies, which has been serving communities across Nassau and Suffolk counties with a variety of programs that enrich the lives of individuals affected by epilepsy, developmental disabilities and emotional challenges.

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The event features both golf and tennis activities, with the golf portion consisting of multiple contests for putting, best ball, longest ball, as well as normal stroke play. The tennis portion featured a dedicated group of individuals who took part in a multitude of tennis drills and clinics led by tennis professionals from The Mill River Club.

“Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported the EPIC Family of Agencies at The Don Luneburg Golf & Tennis Classic,” EPIC LI wrote. “Despite the cold and a little rain, our supporters were true champions. A full day of golf and tennis were enjoyed by all.”

Off the court, the players enjoyed brunch and lunch throughout the day, and it concluded with cocktails and an awards dinner at the end. There were raffle tickets up for sale which coincided with an array of wonderful auction items including sports memorabilia, clothing accessories, U.S. Open tickets, experiences, jewelry and much more.

This year’s event honored Ralph Ekstrand, the Village of Farmingdale Mayor, Supervising Pharmacist and Principal of Moby Drugs. Ekstrand is a longtime supporter of the EPIC Family of Agencies, and has an immense impact on the people who live in its residencies. As a result of his dedication and commitment to EPIC Long Island, Ekstrand was the event’s honoree and earned the EPIC Champion Award.

EPIC Long Island has been serving the local community for more than 60 years, and continues to provide an invaluable service for so many Long Islanders. This year’s Don Luneburg Golf & Tennis Classic once again helped raise money for theorganization so it can maintain its level of service and continue to offer a wide-range of quality in-home, community, and site-based services.

It is events like the Don Luneburg Golf & Tennis Classic, and those who come out to support the events such as this, that allow EPIC Long Island to continue providing all the services it does.

Visit EPICLI.org to learn more about the EPIC Family of Agencies, and all the work it does throughout the year.