ABOUT US
ABOUT THE
LONGLEY
FOUNDATION
Born from love. Driven by loss.
Focused on action.
The Longley Foundation exists to honor the life of Ben Longley by advancing mental health awareness, breaking stigma, and supporting people and families when they need it most. We believe no one should feel alone in their struggle.
ABOUT US
ABOUT THE LONGLEY FOUNDATION
Born from love. Driven by loss. Focused on action.
The Longley Foundation exists to honor the life of Ben Longley by advancing mental health awareness, breaking stigma, and supporting people and families when they need it most. We believe no one should feel alone in their struggle.
WHO
WE SERVE
Young people, families and communities impacted by mental illness and suicide. Everyone, everywhere.
OUR
MISSION
To support mental health solutions & suicide prevention through awareness, education, and community support.
OUR
VISION
A world where mental health is openly discussed, support is accessible, and every life is valued.
OUR
PROMISE
We lead with compassion. We act with integrity. And we keep showing up, for Ben, and for everyone still here.
WHO WE SERVE
Young people, families and communities impacted by mental illness and suicide. Everyone, everywhere.
OUR MISSION
To support mental health solutions & suicide prevention through awareness, education, and community support.
OUR VISION
A world where mental health is openly discussed, support is accessible, and every life is valued.
OUR PROMISE
We lead with compassion. We act with integrity. And we keep showing up, for Ben, and for everyone still here.
OUR FLAGSHIP EVENT
THE LONGBALL22 CLASSIC
The Longball22 Classic is more than a golf
tournament, it's a movement.
Founded in honor of Ben and his love for the game, the Longball22 Classic brings our community together to reissue critical funds, spark conversations, and create lasting change.
Every swing, very donation, and every story shared helps expand access to mental health resources, support programs, and hope for individuals and families across our communities.
OUR FLAGSHIP EVENT
THE LONGBALL22 CLASSIC
The Longball22 Classic is more than a golf tournament, it's a movement.
Founded in honor of Ben and his love for the game, the Longball22 Classic brings our community together to reissue critical funds, spark conversations, and create lasting change.
Every swing, very donation, and every story shared helps expand access to mental health resources, support programs, and hope for individuals and families across our communities.
OUR INSPIRATION
BEN'S FULL STORY
A life full of love, laughter, and light.
Ben Longley was born on March 18, 1998, in Harare Zimbabwe. He was the only son of Paul and Leigh and younger brother to Emma and Kirsty. In 2004, at the age of five, Ben moved with his family to the USA and Sioux Falls became his hometown.
For 22 years Ben was a kind, loving, loyal and fun-loving son, brother and friend. He had a thirst for knowledge and knew so many random facts on so many topics. It was this quest to know more about people, places and things that led to hours of debating with both his family and friends.
In April 2019, Ben started showing signs of a mental illness that shocked and ultimately rocked the world for all of us that knew and loved Ben. He fought so hard to find the answers to what was happening to him; however, the internal struggle and lack of a clear medical diagnosis, became too much. On July 21, 2020, Ben took his life.
OUR INSPIRATION
BEN'S FULL STORY
A life full of love, laughter, and light.
Ben Longley was born on March 18, 1998, in Harare Zimbabwe. He was the only son of Paul and Leigh and younger brother to Emma and Kirsty. In 2004, at the age of five, Ben moved with his family to the USA and Sioux Falls became his hometown.
For 22 years Ben was a kind, loving, loyal and fun-loving son, brother and friend. He had a thirst for knowledge and knew so many random facts on so many topics. It was this quest to know more about people, places and things that led to hours of debating with both his family and friends.
In April 2019, Ben started showing signs of a mental illness that shocked and ultimately rocked the world for all of us that knew and loved Ben. He fought so hard to find the answers to what was happening to him; however, the internal struggle and lack of a clear medical diagnosis, became too much. On July 21, 2020, Ben took his life.
2026 EVENT SPONSORS & PARTNERS
2026 EVENT SPONSORS & PARTNERS