National effort to prevent childhood obesity is underway
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Thurs., Aug. 14 – New York Jets alumni will host the second Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island at the Brookville Country Club for the Extensions of Love capital campaign. The outing will begin at 10:30 a.m.
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