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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East Coast Classic 2025
A Day of Impact and Inspiration: East Coast Classic 2025 Recap
Expect Miracles Foundation [EMF] was proud to host the 31st East Coast Classic 2025 on Thursday, June 12 at Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, MA. With over 240 golfers, perfect weather, and a powerful sense of purpose, it was a day full of connection, generosity, and impact for the cancer community. From a hole-in-one to honoring inspiring leaders, this year’s event was truly one for the books.
Remembering Mary Keenan
This year’s event was especially meaningful as we honored the memory of Mary Keenan, a beloved former EMF team member and passionate advocate for young adult cancer patients and survivors. “We will forever remember Mary as fun-loving, full of energy and life, whose laugh endeared her to everyone. We will be forever grateful to Mary for her incredible passion to help others fighting cancer, especially young adults. And we will use our fond memory of Mary as motivation to increase our efforts to bring hope to patients, survivors, and their loved ones,” said Frank Heavey, EMF’s Executive Director. Mary’s dedication, warmth, and enduring spirit were present throughout the day, and her legacy will continue to shape our work and inspire all of us moving forward.
Celebrating Legacy and Impact, On and Off the Course
During the post-golf reception, we had the great honor of presenting the Strauss Lifetime Achievement Award to Bruce Speca. Bruce’s decades of leadership and unwavering commitment to Expect Miracles Foundation have helped build and strengthen our community in profound ways. We are so grateful to him and thrilled to recognize his lasting impact.
The tournament was filled with moments of connection and celebration, including an impressive hole-in-one by Jeremy Peacock of Kinsale Financial! The silent auction, open throughout the week for the first time, saw incredible engagement and enthusiasm, helping to raise vital funds for EMF’s mission.
Golf Clinic Delivers Skills, Confidence, and Fun
If you missed this year’s Golf Clinic, make sure it’s on your radar for next time! Designed for beginners and those looking to improve their game, the clinic featured hands-on instruction from a seasoned golf pro covering swing mechanics, putting, and more – all while the tournament was underway. It’s a unique, low-pressure way to get involved, sharpen your skills, and still enjoy the full event experience. We’ll offer this program at the Atlantic Coast Classic in the Fall, and trust us – you’ll want to be part of it!
From the Course to the Cause – Thank You
To our players, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who showed up to make the day special: thank you! Your support funds groundbreaking research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and life-changing financial assistance for young adult survivors through EMF’s SAMFund.
View 2025 Photo Galleries
EMF had two professional photographers on site to take pictures throughout the day. Evelyn Dow photographed foursome players on the Jones course, the golf clinic, post-golf reception, and the speaking program including winners of the contests. Bryce Vickmark photographed registration, breakfast, shot gun start, and foursome players on the Nicklaus course.
Evelyn Dow (Jones)
Bryce Vickmark (Nicklaus)
East Coast Classic 2025 Contest Winners
Jones Course – Scramble
1st place score: 60
Tom Singler (Touchstone Investments), Joe Pugliese (Morgan Stanley), Mike Mazzotta (Morgan Stanley), and Steph Roszkowski (Morgan Stanley)
2nd place score: 61
Ryan Carr (Akkodis), Chris Monaco (CeriFi), Blaine Thibodeau (Akkodis), and Mike Montalto (WEX)
3rd place score: 62
Ben Keeler (Citisoft), Brian Alberico (FundGuard), Tom Secaur (Citisoft), and Gary Connearney (MFS)
Closest to the Pin
Hole #5: Sarah Quinn (Commonwealth Financial)
Hole #13: Cooper Milano (Broadridge)
Longest Drive
Hole #15: Ken Morrisino (MFS)
Hole # 17: Ashley Wood (Broadridge)
Nicklaus Course – Modified Scramble
1st place (net) Score: 56
Peter Hill (Citi), Harry Cardillo (Citi), Chris Morin (Citi), and Rourke Dillon (Citi)
1st place (gross) Score: 58
Fred Huber (Capital Group), Scott Beckerman (Capital Group), Mark Dence (Capital Group), and Brian Walsh (Capital Group)
2nd place score: 56
Jon Parisi (ICE), Steve Reydel (Northern Trust), Andrew Hogan (BNY), and Joe Mazalewski (ICE)
3rd place score: 58
Austin Ulep (SS&C), Kevin Ferry (Natixis), Josh Soldo (Fidelity), and Chris Ryan (SS&C)
Closest to the Pin
Hole #3: Jessica Pfost (State Street)
Hole #7: Bill Jacobs (Franklin Templeton)
Longest Drive
Hole #1: Paul Kearns (Fidelity)
Hole #10: Bobbie Jo Pippin-Arndt
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.