Spots still available to play in Fifth Annual Race for Matt and Grace Golf Tournament

Charity event held in memory of late founder and Johnston native

By RORY SCHULER

Posted 8/12/22

There are still spots open in the Fifth Annual Race for Matt and Grace Golf Tournament , scheduled for Friday, Aug. 19, at the Connecticut National Golf Course.

The tournament will start at noon …

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Spots still available to play in Fifth Annual Race for Matt and Grace Golf Tournament

Charity event held in memory of late founder and Johnston native

FA-MILY: Sallyann DiIorio, family friend Vincent LaFazia, Jack DiIorio and Michael Crawley, have committed to continue raising money for FARA following the death of Matthew DiIorio in July. This is their 11th year raising money for the FA advocacy group, but the first time holding events since losing Matthew to the disease.

Sun Rise FILE photo by Rory Schuler

MOM ON A MISSION: Sallyann DiIorio holds a collage of photos of her son, Matthew. Since his death last July, Sallyann has been more driven than ever to continue her son’s mission, raising money and awareness of the disease that ultimately took his life.

Sun Rise FILE photo by Rory Schuler

IN MEMORY: A plaque in memory of Matthew DiIorio now hangs behind the circulation desk in the Johnston High School library.

Sun Rise FILE photo by Rory Schuler

Posted Friday, August 12, 2022 9:39 am

By RORY SCHULER

There are still spots open in the Fifth Annual Race for Matt and Grace Golf Tournament , scheduled for Friday, Aug. 19, at the Connecticut National Golf Course.

The tournament will start at noon with registration and lunch, and a 1 p.m. shotgun.

Last year’s event raised approximately $16,000 (after expenses) for the fight against Friedreich’s ataxia (FA).

Men’s, women’s and co-ed divisions cost $140 per player.

Memorial Tee Signs cost $65, and Tee Sponsor signs cost $85. Your organization can become a Major Sponsor for $500. Visit www.RFMGGolf.com to register for golf, become a sponsor, purchase tee signs or make a donation.

Email RFMGGolf@gmail.com for more information or with questions.

All funds raised benefited the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) and the tournament will be held in honor of its late namesake, Johnston resident Matthew DiIorio, who died on July Fourth, 2021, after living with the disease since 1994.

More information on FA can be found at www.curefa.org/rfmg (checks to FARA may be mailed to 533 W. Uwchlan Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335; reference RFMG).