Meet the runners who will be representing Expect Miracles Foundation and raising funds for our mission at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on November 1.
Become a SAMFund Grant Reviewer
Make an Impact as a Grant Reviewer
Every Spring and Fall, Expect Miracles Foundation awards SAMFund grants to young adult cancer survivors facing the lasting financial impact of cancer. Behind every grant awarded is a dedicated team of volunteers who carefully review each application with compassion, thoughtfulness, and integrity.
The Reviewer Experience
Witness Resilience Firsthand
Read the powerful stories of young adult cancer survivors as they navigate life after cancer.
Experience the impact
Participate in a review process that volunteers describe as inspiring, humbling, and deeply rewarding.
Help change lives
Play a valuable role in awarding grants that provide critical support as survivors rebuild their futures.
Why Become a Grant Reviewer?
Serving as a SAMFund Grant Reviewer is a unique opportunity to see firsthand the extraordinary resilience of young adult cancer survivors and the life-changing difference a grant can make. While the need is significant and funding is limited, participating in the review process offers a meaningful way to give back and directly support survivors as they rebuild their lives after cancer.
Hear From A Grant Reviewer
No matter your background
If you bring compassion, thoughtfulness, and a commitment to fairness, we welcome your interest.
Who Serves as Grant Reviewers?
Our reviewers represent a caring community united by a shared commitment to supporting young adult cancer survivors.
Grant Reviewers include:
- SAMFund Grant Recipient Alumni
- Expect Miracles Foundation Donors
- Corporate Sponsors
- Volunteers and Supporters
- Members of the Cancer Community
- EMF Staff Members
- Individuals Who Believe in our Mission
Contact
Join our community of dedicated grant review volunteers and help ensure every SAMFund application receives the thoughtful review it deserves.
As an Expect Miracles Foundation Corporate Sponsor, your partnership extends beyond financial support. A group SAMFund Grant Review provides a unique opportunity for your employees to engage directly with our mission while fostering collaboration, empathy, and shared purpose. Contact Jennie Sheridan to learn more.
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.