Expect Miracles Foundation hosted its largest Atlantic Coast Classic yet, bringing together nearly 400 supporters for a record-breaking day of golf, generosity, and community. With on-site contributions up 17% and the largest Golf Clinic to date, the event continued EMF’s incredible momentum in the fight against cancer.
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2024 Distance Challenge Winners
An Extraordinary Week of Commitment and Community
From May 14-21, 2024, an incredible 1,600 participants took part in the EMF Distance Challenge, marking an extraordinary week of commitment, camaraderie, and community spirit. This year’s event was nothing short of phenomenal, with participants from 23 countries collectively traveling a whopping 41,000 miles! This remarkable journey reflects the dedication and resilience of everyone involved, showcasing what can be achieved when the financial services industry comes together for a common cause.
Achieving Unprecedented Fundraising Milestones
The true triumph of this event lies in the astounding fundraising milestone we reached. Thanks to the unwavering support and tireless efforts of our participants, we raised over $1,000,000! This unprecedented amount will significantly impact EMF’s portfolio of funds for cancer research and financial assistance grants for young adult cancer survivors.
A Heartfelt Thank You
A massive thank you goes out to every single participant, donor, and supporter. Your enthusiasm, generosity, and determination have made this year’s Distance Challenge a monumental success. Together, we have demonstrated that when we unite with purpose and passion, we can achieve miraculous outcomes. Together, we can make miracles happen!
Congratulations to the 2024 Winners
Thank you for going an extraordinary distance for the cancer community!
Top Fundraising Organization
Allspring Global Investments
$105,053 Funds Raised
Top Organization Fundraising
473 Participants
Top Organization Participants
11,576 Miles
Top Organization Miles
Allspring Captain
Kevin Johnson
Head of Platform Distribution
Top Individual Fundraiser
Christine Chigounis
$57,453 Funds Raised
Managing Director, COO & Senior Relationship Manager, Asset Manager Relationships
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Total Impact Winner
Andy McFetridge
Head of Strategic Relationships & Investment Specialists
Team Manulife | John Hancock
New this year, the Total Impact Leaderboard combined the fundraising rank with the distance rank to give a Total Impact score, showcasing participants who went above and beyond in fundraising and miles combined!
Top Fundraising Team
Team 6-Pack
$104,593 Funds Raised
Team 6-Pack Members
Brett Davenport, $29,085
Dan Coates, $11,142
Jeff Duckworth, $32,215
Tyler Carr, $882
Brian Kelley, $23,918
Zach Flechtner, $6,435
Top Mileage Winners
Top Team Mileage – Bike
Citi
1,133 Miles
Top Team Mileage – Run/Walk
Team MERRILL and Friends
2,228 Miles
Top Individual Mileage – Bike
Ryan (James) Marvell
Team Citi
1,003 Miles
Top Individual Mileage – Run/Walk
John Rowland
Team SS&C and Friends
156 Miles
Thank you Presenting Sponsors
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Team Merrill Events
Kick Off Events
Boston Warm Up Event
About Expect Miracles Foundation
Expect Miracles Foundation rallies the financial services industry and beyond to invest in life-saving cancer research while advancing the financial and emotional health of people impacted by cancer. Learn more about our mission and get involved!
Make Miracles
Join us in the fight against cancer and be part of the community that is making miracles happen today. Your donation is an investment in our Innovation and Discovery Funds, which invests in life-saving cancer research, and EMF’s SAMFund, which provides financial assistance for young adult cancer survivors.
Invest in Hope
Corporate sponsors lead our life-saving mission and gain access to influential business networking opportunities at EMF events, which range from galas to golf tournaments and more. As a sponsor you can cultivate relationships in the financial services industry while having a life-changing impact on the cancer community.