The Gary Larsen Foundation

The Gary Larsen Foundation The Gary Larsen Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises money for children with cancer. In 2001 Gary Larsen passed away from Leukemia.

Over the past 20 years we have raised over $450,000 for organizations such as Make A Wish Foundation, Happiness Is Camping, Ronald McDonald House and LLS. Gary Larsen was one of those people who had an infectious spirit. He was a best friend, a husband and a father who inspired everyone and anyone who crossed his path. And so, when he passed away, his closest friends and family could not let Gary'

s spirit go unremembered. The idea for the Gary Larsen Bocce Classic was hatched at a family barbeque and it has grown immensely in the part 12 years. The very first tournament was held in a backyard and only had about 40 guests in attendance. Today, we welcome no less than 150 people to our bocce classic. We strive to create a sense of giving, of caring and of love, just as Gary did throughout his life. We bring people together every year to enjoy each others company, to eat, to laugh and to celebrate the life of a wonderful man; all for a fantastic cause. To this day, we have raised over $100,000 for children with cancer. We donate to charities such as Make A Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Happiness is Camping and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Please feel free to join us on the last Saturday in July on the Piermont Pier in Piermont NY and become part of this wonderful cause.

06/05/2026

In just 8 weekends, we’ll come together to celebrate 25 years of friendly competition, community, and honoring Gary Larsen’s legacy.

For the past 25 years, our community has joined to remember and celebrate the life of Gary Larsen, a dear friend of many whose kindness and spirit touched so many lives.

Whether you’re a seasoned bocce champion or joining us for the first time, this milestone event promises a day filled with fun, camaraderie, great food, and unforgettable memories.

We can’t wait to celebrate this anniversary with you all. Stay tuned for updates!

Join us on July 25th, 2026 for the 25th annual Gary Larsen Bocce Classic. We’re counting down the days to an incredible ...
05/24/2026

Join us on July 25th, 2026 for the 25th annual Gary Larsen Bocce Classic. We’re counting down the days to an incredible weekend of celebrating and honoring the life of Gary Larsen. Proceeds from the event go towards supporting families affected by cancer. Grab your crew, start practicing those throws, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with love, good people, and bocce ball!

Hotel accommodations are linked in our bio and you can find more information in our Partiful invite 💛

Hotel information for those who wish to stay for the weekend of the GLF Annual Bocce Classic! The main event takes place...
05/02/2026

Hotel information for those who wish to stay for the weekend of the GLF Annual Bocce Classic! The main event takes place July 25th, 2026.

HOTEL INFORMATION❗️for the 25th Anniversary GLF Bocce Classic! We have updated the Partiful invite (found in our bio) an...
04/30/2026

HOTEL INFORMATION❗️for the 25th Anniversary GLF Bocce Classic! We have updated the Partiful invite (found in our bio) and added the link for the hotel under “accommodations”. Many guests will be staying here for the weekend of July 25th. The code for the GLF Block is G-GLSR. The block allows for early arrival and a stay through the weekend. Please stay however long works for you. The main event is Saturday July 25th, 2026. Please message us if you have any questions!

Hotel link: ⬇️
https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/LGAJN/G-GLSR

Happy Saturday ☀️ we want to give Leo a shoutout for showing love to the GLF in the realest way. Leo has been a lifelong...
04/11/2026

Happy Saturday ☀️ we want to give Leo a shoutout for showing love to the GLF in the realest way. Leo has been a lifelong GLF attendee and went all in with this tattoo. We see you and appreciate you. Velkommen Til Oss ❤️

Today we’re thinking of Gary and celebrating the life and warmth that be brought into the world. It would have been his ...
04/05/2026

Today we’re thinking of Gary and celebrating the life and warmth that be brought into the world. It would have been his 66th birthday today. Gary’s spirit continues to inspire our community, and we carry it with us in the work we do each day. Happy birthday, Gary. You are deeply missed and always remembered❤️🎂

Happy opening day of MLB! ⚾️ Baseball always held a special place in Gary’s heart. Whether it was competing as a pitcher...
03/26/2026

Happy opening day of MLB! ⚾️ Baseball always held a special place in Gary’s heart. Whether it was competing as a pitcher, coaching his son’s little league team, or cheering on his favorite team, the NY Mets, his love for the sport ran deep. It was this love of the game and sports in general that helped inspire the Bocce Classic event that we hold every summer in July. Proceeds from the event go towards helping raise money for cancer patients and their families. Spring is here and the tournament is right around the corner. Make sure to check out the Partiful invite link in our bio to RSVP!

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03/01/2026

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We have seen many different GLF shirt color combinations over the years. What is your favorite colorway?  🌈
02/23/2026

We have seen many different GLF shirt color combinations over the years. What is your favorite colorway? 🌈

The 5 most recent winning teams of the Gary Larsen Bocce Classic 🎉 Who will take home the 🏆 this year?
02/16/2026

The 5 most recent winning teams of the Gary Larsen Bocce Classic 🎉 Who will take home the 🏆 this year?

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