On September 22nd, the Montauk Point Lighthouse came alive with an outpouring of support for a beloved member of the Montauk Community – Greg Donohue. It was a free benefit concert presented by the Montauk Community Garden and the Montauk Lighthouse, in an effort to raise funds for Greg’s continuing medical bills and care. Donations were accepted as well as having numerous raffle item from local businesses and community members. This was truly a wonderful example of it ‘taking a village’- which is exactly what our special community does when one of its own is in need.
It was a special evening with attendees enjoying musical performances by the Nancy Atlas Project, Jettykoon, Inda Eaton, Sarah Conway, Lori Hubbard, and Brian Moritz. Joe Gaviola, President of the Montauk Historical Society and the Keeper of the Lighthouse commented, “1,000 of the Montauk Community came out in support of Greg Donahue to help fund his continuing care after a horrible spinal injury. It was a beautiful September evening of music, love and togetherness at the Lighthouse. I can’t remember the last time I saw so many Montauk Locals in one place. One of Montauk’s own was in need of help and our Community came out in full force to help Greg.”
Past President of the Montauk Historical Society Bill Becker told us, “The event reminded me of Montauk 20 years ago…. all old time Montauk locals enjoying each other and the music. It was a group effort to put it together, Nancy and I had spoken many times about doing something for Greg. She worked on putting together the musicians and schedules for them, Derek and the community garden crew pounded the pavement and so many generous businesses offered wonderful raffle prizes- too many to mention, Board Members Dick White and Joe Gaviola, as well as Jason, Amy & Lauren from the lighthouse allowed us to hold the event on the LH grounds, as well as helping out and also closing the LH early. I just managed to get everyone on the same page and working together. The garden crew and LH employees sat at tables nonstop selling raffle tickets. As far as more donations, they are definitely needed and appreciated, there is a QR code that goes directly into the go fund me or Venmo account.”
If you were unable to attend, feel free to donate to Greg through the link below.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/greg-donohues-road-to-recovery
