Breakthrough League

Breakthrough League

Expect Miracles Foundation [EMF] is proud to introduce the Breakthrough League, a new community recognizing more than 50 EMF Distance Challenge participants who have broken through the $15,000 lifetime fundraising milestone.

Recognizing a New Level of Impact

The Breakthrough League celebrates the individuals who continue to raise the bar for what is possible through the EMF Distance Challenge and other peer-to-peer fundraising efforts. These supporters have channeled their dedication and passion for EMF to raise significant funds for those impacted by cancer.

Together, Breakthrough League members have helped advance EMF’s mission to invest in life-saving cancer research while supporting financial assistance grants for young adult cancer survivors. Their commitment represents more than dollars raised, it represents years of dedication, generosity, and a shared vision to leave cancer behind.

Meet the group of current Breakthrough League members and view the Lifetime Fundraising Leaderboard here.

Members

How to Join the Breakthrough League

The Breakthrough League is reserved for active EMF Distance Challenge participants who have raised $15,000 or more in lifetime peer-to-peer fundraising for EMF. Fundraising through other EMF efforts such as running a marathon or organizing your own fundraiser can count toward your lifetime total once you actively participate in the EMF Distance Challenge.

Already fundraising with EMF? Keep going. Your next milestone could put you in the Breakthrough League. And be sure to save the date for the 2027 EMF Distance Challenge: May 11 – May 18. EMF looks forward to welcoming more members into this inspiring community!

Breakthrough League Benefits

  • Featured placement on the Lifetime Fundraising Leaderboard*
  • Personalized plaque for fundraisers who raise $50,000 or more
  • Exclusive apparel for fundraisers who raise $30,000 or more
  • Breakthrough League identifier to wear at Expect Miracles Foundation events
  • Recognition in the Annual Report
  • Special shout-outs at Warm-Up Parties
  • Invitation to the NYSE Impact Celebration

QUESTIONS?

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If you have questions about the Breakthrough League or your current fundraising total, please contact Jaime Waldecker

*Lifetime fundraising totals are calculated using the email address tied to your most recent EMF Distance Challenge registration. If you have changed companies or email addresses, please let us know so we can locate past records and ensure your total fundraising is accurate.

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.