2026 East Coast Classic

The 32nd East Coast Classic golf tournament, held at Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, MA, was another powerful example of the momentum building across the Expect Miracles Foundation community. A memorable moment came before the first tee shot, when more than 250 golfers and 30 volunteers gathered on the green for a group photo. For a brief, but significant moment, our community stood together and served as a powerful reminder that none of this happens alone. It was a snapshot of the people, partnerships, and purpose that make the EMF community so special.

More Than A Tournament

What made this year’s East Coast Classic so special wasn’t just the record-breaking fundraising, it was the overwhelming sense of pride, gratitude, and connection shared by everyone who joined us. The golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who make up the Expect Miracles community showed that this event is about more than a day on the course; it’s about the relationships we build, the lives we impact, and our collective commitment to supporting the cancer community year-round.

Generosity on Display

Left to Right (EMF’s Andrea Thomas, Kaitlin Lang of Petra Funds, John Ryan of Bank of America Merrill Lynch)

Thank you to every golfer who stepped up to support our mission at this year’s Donation Holes. Your generosity helped continue the extraordinary momentum of our fundraising efforts in 2026, driving a record-breaking $37,000 in donations throughout the day. Together, golfers contributed $23,000 at the Jones Donation Hole and $14,000 at the Nicklaus Donation Hole – an incredible show of support that will help fuel critical financial assistance and resources for cancer survivors through EMF’s SAMFund. Every gift is a powerful reminder of what our community can accomplish when we come together around a shared purpose.

Closing the Day, Celebrating the Mission

As the tournament concluded, golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters came together for an evening reception to celebrate the day’s accomplishments and recognize our tournament winners.

(Left to Right) Jon Gezotis (Mercer), Scott Graham (Seaport GTC) and Kelli O’Brien (Citi).

More than a closing ceremony, the reception was an opportunity to reflect on what made the East Coast Classic so meaningful: a community united by generosity, purpose, and a shared commitment to supporting cancer patients, survivors and their families.

Together, we celebrated a season of unprecedented generosity, record-breaking fundraising, and the lasting difference our community continues to make through EMF’s Discovery Fund at Dana-Farber, EMF’s Innovation Fund at Memorial Sloan Kettering, and EMF’s SAMFund. It was a fitting conclusion to a remarkable day, and a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when people come together in support of a cause that matters.

New This Year: EMF’s Pro Shop

New this year was the EMF Pro Shop, which gave golfers the choice to select a complimentary EMF gift or donate its value to support EMF’s SAMFund Emergency Grant Program. The initiative was a success, reflecting both the pride supporters take in EMF gear and the generosity of those who helped launch this important emergency fund. However they participated, golfers made the Pro Shop a meaningful new addition to the tournament experience.