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.
SAMFund Soirée Manhattan 2025
Date
October 23, 2025
Time
6:00 pm
Save the Date
2026 Foundation Sponsor
About the Event
Join Expect Miracles Foundation on Thursday, October 23, 2025, for the inaugural SAMFund Soirée, co-chaired by Luci Strauss Garren (EMF Board Member, Goldman Sachs) and Nick Cortese (New York YPEM Vice President, Morgan Stanley) at GH on the Park – an elegant and historic venue in the heart of Manhattan.
With beautiful autumnal views of Bryant Park as your backdrop, you’ll experience an inspiring evening that brings together SAMFund grant recipients, young professionals, and philanthropic leaders to support a powerful cause: helping young adult cancer survivors rebuild their lives after treatment.
This unforgettable night will feature heartfelt stories, meaningful connections, and a shared celebration of resilience. Together, we’ll spotlight the life-changing impact of the SAMFund program and raise vital funds to extend that support to even more survivors.
Come toast to hope, honor survivorship, and be part of a mission that truly changes lives – one grant at a time. Secure your ticket or sponsorship today and mark your calendar for a night that promises to uplift and inspire.
Event Details
Itinerary & Event Details
Reception: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Speaking Program: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Cocktail Style Reception
Business Cocktail Attire
Open Bar
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Food Stations
What This Event Supports
100% of net proceeds support EMF’s SAMFund that provides financial assistance grants to young adult cancer survivors
Location & Map
GH on the Park
54 W 40th St
New York, NY 10018
54 W 40th St
New York, NY 10018
GH on the Park
Event Sponsors and Partners
Event Contact
About EMF
Expect Miracles Foundation [EMF] is a public charity that fundraises to invest in life-saving cancer research while advancing the financial and emotional health of people impacted by cancer. Our two research funds at Dana-Farber and Memorial Sloan Kettering provide incubation funding to advance research focused on 4 of the greatest challenges in cancer science: early detection, real-time prognosis, drug-resistant cancers, and metastatic cancer. EMF’s SAMFund helps young adult cancer survivors regain their financial footing following treatment.
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.