Author: Marc Persad

2026 T.J. Arcati Outing

Golf, Tennis, Pickleball & Lunch
Evening Cocktail Reception

Huntington Country Club
Monday, September 14, 2026

Join us for a premier day of sports, community, and remembrance at the 2026 T.J. Arcati Outing. Together, we are raising critical funds for sarcoma research—an under-researched cancer that claimed T.J.’s life at just 34 years old. This research project was started in 2013 because family and friends wanted to make a difference in honor of T.J.’s name. The Foundation distributes donations to the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where the research program has expanded in depth and scope each year. 

📅 Event Details & Schedule

  • Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
  • Location: Huntington Country Club
  • Address: 483 W Main St, Huntington, NY 11743
  • Activities: Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Lunch, Awards, and an Evening Cocktail Reception

Daily Timeline

  • 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Ladies Pickleball & Tennis (Lunch to follow at the Chalet)
  • 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM | Golf Registration & Lunch
  • 01:00 PM | Golf Shotgun Start
  • 05:30 PM | Evening Cocktail Reception, Auction, & Awards

🎟️ Ticket & Registration Options

Select your package below to secure your spot. Reception-only tickets are also available for evening guests.
  • Golf Foursome ($2,300): Includes lunch, shotgun start, and 5:30 PM cocktail reception.
  • Golf Twosome ($1,150): Includes lunch, shotgun start, and 5:30 PM cocktail reception.
  • Ladies Pickleball or Tennis ($275): Includes morning play, lunch at the Chalet, and 5:30 PM cocktail reception.
  • Evening Cocktail Reception Only ($175): Entry to the 5:30 PM reception, auction, and awards.

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

Our success relies heavily on corporate and individual underwriting. Please consider a tax-deductible contribution to support this worthwhile cause.
  • Diamond Sponsor ($10,000): Two foursomes, four extra reception tickets, prominent signage.
  • Platinum Sponsor ($7,500): One foursome, one twosome, four extra reception tickets, signage.
  • Gold Sponsor ($5,000): One foursome, two extra reception tickets, signage.
  • Silver Sponsor ($3,000): One twosome, two extra reception tickets, signage.
  • Golf Ball Sponsor ($2,500): Your company name printed on event golf balls.
  • Bronze Sponsor ($2,000): Three reception tickets and event signage.
  • Pewter Sponsor ($1,000): Two reception tickets and event signage.
  • Tee Box Sponsor ($500): Dedicated signage on a tee box.

📞 Event Contacts & Inquiries

Have questions or want to donate an auction item? Reach out to our committee leads:
  • Golf & Auction Items: Matt Arcati (631-495-6492) or Tom Arcati (516-695-5870)
  • Tennis: Katie Arcati (817-832-9922)
  • Pickleball: Carmela Kelly (516-449-6314)
  • Raffle Baskets: Heidi Woodworth (516-287-7498)
  • Reception Questions: 516-695-5870 or 516-695-5869

📍 Huntington Country Club

483 W Main St
Huntington, NY 11743
631-427-0334
Driving Directions

Professor Adrian Krainer to head up sarcoma project

Adrian Krainer, winner of the 2021 Wolf Prize in Medicine, the 2019 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, the 2019 International Prize in Translational Neuroscience, and the 2019 RNA Society Lifetime Achievement Award, is the St. Giles Foundation Professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) and co-director of the CSHL Cancer Center. He is also a co-founder and director of Stoke Therapeutics. Adrian’s fundamental and applied research on RNA splicing for over three decades directly led to the invention and development of Spinraza™ (nusinersen), the first approved therapeutic that corrects a splicing defect and a life-saving drug for infants with spinal muscular atrophy. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Medicine, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the National Academy of Inventors. Adrian was awarded the 2019 Breakthrough Prize for his work developing Spinraza, which the prize committee described as “one of the first of a promising new breed of antisense therapies.”

Chris Vakoc has accepted a position on the faculty of St. Jude’s in Memphis, TN. We wish him continued success and hope his dedication will continue to advance the field of pediatric sarcoma research and will improve the lives of children around the world.

“Basic science is the foundation of every medical breakthrough. By uncovering the fundamental mechanisms by which cells function, genes are regulated, and diseases develop, researchers generate the knowledge that enables innovation. These discoveries provide the critical insights needed to identify new drug targets, develop more precise diagnostics, and create novel therapies. Translational research builds on this foundation by transforming laboratory discoveries into real-world treatments that improve patient care. Together, basic and translational research form a continuous cycle of discovery and application, ensuring that today’s scientific insights become tomorrow’s life-changing advances for patients and their families.”