Marc Khan spent a great deal of his time on earth helping others. Through charity fundraisers and other community service oriented events coordinated through Bethpage High School, where he was a student, Khan volunteered much of his time toward making life better for others. When he wasn't helping others, Khan was playing his two favorite sports: volleyball and basketball. Sadly, Khan lost his life in a car accident earlier this year, but his memory lives on.

On Jan. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hicksville High School will host the Marc Khan Memorial Basketball Tournament. Teams consisting of three players will be organized. World Wrestling Entertainment star and author Mick "Mankind" Foley will be at the tournament.

The fee is $10 a player and spectators are asked to donate $5. The funds will be donated to the Hicksville Youth Council's Boys and Girls Club, which provides recreational opportunities to the children of Hicksville and Bethpage, as well as other surrounding communities.

Sponsors for the Marc Khan Memorial Basketball Tournament include radio station FM 106.1 WBLI and Morrissey Pontiac GMC of Rockville Centre. Additional sponsors are welcome. Special thanks to WBLI, Morrissey Pontiac GMC, the Hicksville Board of Education and Hicksville High School for making this event possible.

For more information about becoming a sponsor, please contact Nancy Khan at 205- 2506 or email her at marckhanmemorial@yahoo.com. To sign up for the tournament contact Mike Khan at 351-7940 or for more information, visit www.geocities.com/marckhanmemorial.