MILANA FAMILY FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING
Support Man Cave Health, a nonprofit organization focused on breaking the silence surrounding sensitive health topics for men, during the 5th annual Milana Family Foundation Golf Outing. Fresh Meadow Golf Club, 255 Lakeville Rd., Lake Success, milanafamilyfoundation.org $300-$10,000. 10 a.m. Sept. 8.
VIRTUAL ZOMBIE RUN 5K
Run or walk to benefit the Jake Koenigsdorf Foundation, which aims to reduce the barriers to recovery. Upload a picture of yourself in your finest zombie duds to its results page. The panel of undead experts will pick their favorites and award $50 Amazon gift cards to the six best costumes. glirc.org/events Sept. 11-13.
SOUTH FORK BEACH CLEANUP
The South Fork Natural History Museum, SOFO for short, hosts an hour-long beach cleanup walk. South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center, 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton. sofo.org Free. 6 p.m. Sept. 12.
ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AWARENESS VIRTUAL WALK/RUN
The second annual fundraiser will be held virtually. All proceeds go towards The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation. elitefeats.com/september-2020-esophageal-cancer-5k $20. Participants can upload running times and photos from Sept. 12-19.
HEART OF AN EAGLE 5K RUN/WALK
Proceeds go towards Project 9 Line, a Long Island-based nonprofit working to empower and support veterans. Participants can also register for the Virtual Run/Walk. Heckscher State Park Field 1, 1 Heckscher Pkwy., East Islip, elitefeats.com/september-2020-heart-of-an-eagle-5k-east-islip $35. 8:30 a.m. Sept. 13.
LONG ISLAND GAME FARM CHARITY PHOTO SHOOT
Long Island Game Farm and Long Island Photo Gallery are offering a close encounters private tour, charity photo shoot, and buffet. Individuals will get the chance to take close-up shots of the animals from normally restricted enclosures while being guided by staff members. Funds raised from the event will go towards habitat upgrades for the animals. facebook.com/events/182053736557070/ 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Sept. 19.
RAISING HOPE GOLF CLASSIC
Funds raised from this event will benefit the New York Cancer Foundation, founded by Dr. Vacirca in 2016. The Foundation’s mission is to help relieve the financial stresses experienced by cancer patients undergoing treatment including expenses such as rent, mortgage and utilities. The foundation also provides transportation to and from treatments through a partnership with UberHealth. Nissequogue Golf Club, 21 Golf Club Rd., Saint James, nycancerfoundation.org 10:30 a.m. Sept. 24.
MOTORCYCLE RUN AND PARTY FOR WILDLIFE
STAR (Save The Animals Rescue) Foundation is hosting its annual motorcycle run. The after-party includes live music, food, raffle prizes and more. Suffolk Harley-Davidson, 4020 Sunrise Hwy., Oakdale. Register at savetheanimalsrescue.org/motorcycle-run $25 to ride, $20 to party. Sept. 26.
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