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.
New York YPEM Battle of the Bartenders 2026
New York YPEM brought the energy to Tailor Public House on August 5 for the 2026 Battle of the Bartenders! A sold-out crowd cheered on 30 guest bartenders as they mixed drinks and rallied support for young adult cancer survivors. Together, our bartenders, sponsors, and supporters raised more than $61,000, making this our most successful Battle of the Bartenders yet!
Turning Support Into Impact
Funds raised from the event support Expect Miracles Foundation [EMF]’s SAMFund Grant Program, which provides critical financial assistance to young adult cancer survivors as they navigate the financial impact of cancer treatment and recovery.
A special thank you to our YPEM Sponsor, FundGuard, and Event Sponsors, Cohen and Company Capital Markets, AllianceBernstein, and Global X. Their commitment to EMF’s mission helped make this record-breaking evening possible.
With Gratitude to Our Community
We’re incredibly grateful to every bartender who stepped behind the bar, every guest who joined us, and everyone who donated and cheered on their favorite contender. This community showed once again what can happen when we come together around a shared mission, and have a little fun along the way.
The celebration continues this fall at the SAMFund Soirée Manhattan on October 22 at 3 West Club. We hope to see you there!
fundraised
Guests
2026 New York Winners
Top Individuals
First Place
Laine Surdykowski
Ice Data Services
$9,415 Raised
Second Place
Michael King
Neuberger
$5,004 Raised
Third Place
James Quinn
Goldman Sachs
$4,637 Raised
Top Firm
Ice Data Services – $12,993 Raised
Event Photos
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.