HUDSON VALLEY- 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the 1986 New York Mets world championship and to commemorate the occasion, former Putnam Legislator Paul Jonke working in conjunction with Mets superstar Howard Johnson organized a pair of fundraisers in Brewster for the ”20 Foundation,” an organization that fuels a mission to serve.
Members of the championship team participated in a golf tournament at the Morefar Golf Course in Southeast in addition to attending a social gathering that raised nearly $100,000 to support the foundation’s three core ministry programs—Youth Sports Ministry, Special Neds Ministry, and outreach to under-resourced children.
Johnson explained: “Every contribution makes a difference since our organization is committed to cultivating a youth ministry by sharing Gospel while mobilizing young people to serve their communities.”
A number of celebrity guests participated including former Mets Daryl Strawberry,
Mookie Wilson, Johnson, Kevin Mitchell, Tim Tuefel, Jesse Orosco, Rafael Santana, Randy Niemann, Barry Lyons, Dave Magadan along with Stephane Mattheau of the New York Rangers, Rocky Klever of the New York Jets, and Mike Pagliarulo of the Yankees.
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