2025 Ryan and Ken Kiess Memorial Golf Outing
August 4, 2025
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The fourth annual Ryan & Ken Kiess Memorial Golf Outing happened to also fall on Nina and Kurt--Ryan's parents-- 35th wedding anniversary.
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Thank you so much for attending this outing to remember Ryan and Ken (and also celebrate Nina & Kurt's anniversary!).
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This event would not be possible without the continuous love and support from our amazing friends, family, Manhasset & Scranton communities. Thank you!​
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2024 Jets Game and Tailgate
December 22, 2024​​
The weather may have been in the single digits, but that did not stop us from having a great time and remembering the Ryan, James, and Michael at the Jets vs. Rams game.​
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This event raised $2,000 for the Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund and Farrell Boy Foundation.
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Thank you to Rich Lombard for all his hard work in organizing! Thank you to the Cirella family for keep everyone well fed! And, thank you everyone who braved the freezing temperature!
2024 Americana Manhasset Champions for Charity & Kickoff Event at Ralph Lauren
December 4 - December 6, 2024
The Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund was invited back to participate in the 2024 Americana Manhasset Champions for Charity event. Ralph Lauren generously hosted the RKMF at their kickoff event.
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Big thanks to the Americana Manhasset team and Dana Roever for including us!
2024 Ryan and Ken Kiess Memorial Golf Outing
August 5, 2024
The rain in the morning did not scare anyone away.​
The 3rd annual Ryan and Ken Kiess was a great success.
​Thank you to all that came out to support the outing.
Thank you to everyone who donated.
Thank you to the many volunteers and people behind the scenes.
Thank you to to the North Hempstead wait staff.
And, thank you to the North Hempstead greens team, who was able to get the course ready regardless of the weather.
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2023 Americana Manhasset Champions for Charity & Kickoff Event at Ralph Lauren
November 30 - December 2, 2023
This was the first year the Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund participated in the Americana Manhasset Champions for Charity fundraiser. Ralph Lauren kicked off the weekend with a lovely night full of champagne and hors d'oeuvres.
Thank you to Mrs. Shyr and the Manhasset Symphonic Orchestra for providing an incredible performed, of which many people thought the high school students were paid professionals.
2023 Jets Game & Tailgate
October 15, 2023
This was the second year we watched the NYJ take on the Patriots. Sadly, it was the second year with the same outcome.
Regardless of the score board, it was a great day to honor Ryan, James, and Michael.
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Thank you to all who attended and helped organized this amazing day.
2023 Ryan and Ken Kiess Memorial Golf Outing
August 7, 2023
As Kurt would say, this is the only golf outing on Long Island to serve German food. We hope this would make Ryan and Ken proud.
It was a great day remember Ryan and Ken.
I think we broke a North Hempstead record for the number of transfusions ordered.
Thank you everyone for continuing to support the Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund, and all of our causes we are passionate about.
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University of Scranton Bench & Men's Lacrosse Office Dedication
April 15, 2023
The University of Scranton kindly dedicated the Men's Lacrosse Office in memory of Ryan. In addition, we unveiled the memorial bench along the Dionne Green.
Many thanks to the University of Scranton and Father Joseph Marina, the President of the University of Scranton, for their continuous support throughout the years.
2022 Ryan & Ken Kiess Memorial Golf Outing
August 1, 2022
The Kiess Family has hosted a golf outing since 2017, to honor Ken Kiess (Ryan's uncle) who passed away from stage IV colon cancer. The event has since involved into the Ryan and Ken Kiess Memorial Outing, with the first one being in 2022.
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Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated to the silent auctions, and sponsored different aspects of the day.
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2021 Jets Game & Tailgate
October 3, 2021
It was a beautiful day to remember the boys. We know they were smiling down at us when the Jets won (a rare event) against the Titans.
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Thank you to all those who donated food, drinks, time, merch, etc. to make this event possible.
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Thank you to the Jets for the opportunity to kickoff the game with the horn and for the customer jerseys.
