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.
SAMFund Year-End Appeal 2024
Over $166,000 Raised for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Expect Miracles Foundation [EMF] concluded its successful SAMFund Year-End Appeal 2024 fundraising campaign, “Give the Gift of Hope,” raising over $166,000 to support young adult cancer survivors. This ambitious initiative to raise funds for EMF’s SAMFund grants program underscored the vital need for financial assistance among young adult cancer survivors as they navigate life after treatment. Thank you for the incredible support of this program!
Throughout the campaign, you heard powerful stories from SAMFund recipients about how support for housing, education, and family transformed their lives. Young adult cancer survivors often face challenges like medical bills, career disruptions, and financial strain even after treatment. EMF’s SAMFund grants program directly addresses these challenges by providing essential funding for critical needs.
Thank You for Giving the Gift of Hope
The campaign’s message “Give the Gift of Hope” resonated deeply, reminding supporters that the journey of a cancer survivor doesn’t end with treatment. By giving, donors provided more than financial assistance—they offered hope, relief, and the opportunity for survivors to thrive.
Receiving the SAMFund grant has been a transformative experience for me. This grant isn’t just about the money, it’s about the belief that young adult cancer survivors deserve the chance to pursue our dreams. It’s about empowerment, resilience, and the unwavering support of an organization that truly cares. The support from EMF’s SAMFund has been a beacon of hope in my journey.
Your Impact
The $166,000 raised through EMF’s SAMFund Year-End Appeal 2024 represents the extraordinary generosity of our EMF community. Gifts contributed during the Year-End Campaign will go directly toward SAMFund grants to be awarded to deserving young adults in 2025, empowering survivors to rebuild their lives, regain stability, and pursue their goals.
We are profoundly grateful to everyone who participated in “Give the Gift of Hope.” Together, we are transforming lives and ensuring that young adult cancer survivors have the support they need to face the future with confidence and hope.
SAMFund Grant Recipients
Voices of Resiliency
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.




