Swinging for a cure

It has been eight years since Paige Keely, a first grader at St. James Elementary School, tragically passed away at just six years old from an undiagnosed brain arteriovenous malformation. In the wake of that loss, Paige’s mother, Gina, has turned her grief into purpose: dedicating herself to raising awareness and funding research to detect this condition earlier in life.

“The goal is to find this at the earliest stages of life,” said Keely.

On Monday, May 4, nearly 200 supporters gathered at Nissequogue Golf Club for the third annual Paige Keely Foundation Golf Classic. The event brought the community together for a day of golf, dinner, raffles, auctions, and entertainment. Proceeds from the outing help fund critical initiatives, including a two-year research fellowship with Stony Brook University Medicine focused on advancing brain AVM awareness and early detection.

“The earlier we find it, the more treatable it becomes.”

Through events like this, Paige’s legacy continues to inspire hope and drive meaningful change. For more information on Paige's foundation, head HERE.