Meet Betty Long 

An active, energetic, fun-loving and positive-thinking 89-year-old African American woman.



I started playing golf at 50 years of age and fell in love with the sport. I belong to two local women’s golf groups. At Rutgers, I am the oldest member and have played there for 30 years.  I am also a member of the Princeton Meadows Chicks. I have qualified for and attended four National Senior Olympic games.

For many years, I have been committed to living a long and healthy life and encouraging others to do the same.  At 70, I wrote and published a book entitled, “Longlif, Living It, Loving It – Reflections at 70.”

I play golf at least two times per week and exercise regularly, despite some health challenges.  Not only do I encourage and exemplify a long life, I want to live well. I take care of myself with weekly chiropractic and acupuncture treatments, aquatics and fitness classes, and a supplement regimen. I also stretch and exercise twice a day to maintain my range of motion.

The Senior Olympics are open to people aged 50 years and older and the Games are held every two years and host about twenty different athletic events with over 14,000 athletes and family members in attendance. The games “promote friendship, health and well-being” and encourage seniors to live healthy and active lifestyles. This aligns perfectly with my personal goals!  I am happy to confirm that I have qualified at the 2024 Delaware Senior Olympics for the 2025 National Senior Games!

I am now preparing to participate in the National Senior Games (NSG) in Des Moines, Iowa, July 26 – August 3, 2025.  I am seeking your financial assistance for this huge undertaking.  

All donations collected from this fundraiser will go towards the coverage of expenses for me and my companion/caddy, Karen Beasley.

Donate today!

Expenses will include the following for me and my companion/caddy.

(I am unable to make this trip alone and require assistance from a trusted companion)

  • Entry fees for tournament participation

  • Transportation (car, air, uber, taxi)

  • Overnight accommodation

  • Meals

Please feel free to share my donation site, www.bettylongnsg.com, to your friends and family.

3% Cover the Fee