New York City Marathon 2026

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.

Boston YPEM Battle of the Bartenders 2026

Boston YPEM’s 2026 Battle of the Bartenders brought a big crowd to Howl At the Moon for an unforgettable night of friendly competition and philanthropy. The event rallied 19 guest bartenders who went head-to-head, raising more than $40,000 to support EMF’s SAMFund Grant Program for young adult cancer survivors.

New York YPEM Battle of the Bartenders 2026

New York YPEM’s 2026 Battle of the Bartenders brought a sold-out crowd to Tailor Public House for an unforgettable night of friendly competition and philanthropy. The event rallied 30 guest bartenders who went head-to-head, raising more than $60,000 to support Expect Miracles Foundation’s SAMFund Grant Program and young adult cancer survivors.

Your Impact

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Welcome to Expect Miracles Foundation [EMF], where the power of collective compassion and unwavering commitment converges to create a profound difference. Since our inception in 1995, we have been tirelessly working to transform lives affected by cancer. With a resolute spirit and a mission to inspire hope, we are proud to have awarded over $25 million in grants to support groundbreaking cancer research and provide financial assistance to those on their journey towards healing following their cancer treatment.

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What Your Donations Fund

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Changing Lives Together

Esteemed Board Members

Board members hold industry leadership positions and play a pivotal role in our success. These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of expertise, diverse perspectives, and unwavering commitment to the table. Their passion, leadership, and collective wisdom have empowered EMF to thrive. Meet the EMF Board of Directors.

Corporate Sponsors

EMF corporate sponsors enhance our impact. Firms like Columbia Threadneedle amplify the mission in the fight against cancer through their extensive networks and marketing channels, helping us mobilize a broader audience to the cause. Corporate sponsors enjoy a unique networking and business development platform to do good, entertain clients, strengthen relationships, and demonstrate leadership giving. View 2026 Corporate Sponsorship Packages.

Miracle Makers

John Hancock executives showing their Miracle Maker pins at Expect Miracles in Manhattan Gala 2023. EMF Miracle Makers give annual leadership gifts that advance our mission. In doing so, they invest in hope, creating a better today and brighter tomorrow for the cancer community. Miracle Makers have the opportunity to designate their donation to the EMF Fund most meaningful to them. Learn More

Cancer Research Hospitals

Top cancer researchers in leading hospitals like Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center are fueling revolutionary life-saving cancer treatments and therapies that improve lives. EMF is proud to award these leading institutions with the resources they need to change lives and the world for better. View 2025 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Belfer Center Annual Report.

SAMFund Grant Recipients

Grant recipients stay active with EMF by participating as grant reviewers, and speaking at our events, sharing their story on the positive impact of receiving a SAMFund grant. For more than 20 years, SAMFund has provided critical financial resources to young adult cancer survivors and to date awarded over 2300 grants. Learn More

Young Professionals

YPEM has groups in Boston and New York City that consist of rising professionals in the financial services industry who are committed to rallying their networks to support the lifesaving mission of Expect Miracles Foundation. These cohorts enjoy working together to raise the most funds possible for the cancer community. See a YPEM Event

Individual Donors

Individuals can hold their own personal fundraiser and conduct peer to peer fundraising on behalf of EMF’s mission. We can assist you with creating an online platform to collect donations on the occasion of holding birthday parties, organized work out classes, or competing in athletic events like Ironmans. Read an Individual Donor Story

An Incredible Cohort of Volunteers

Volunteering at golf tournaments and galas for EMF is a remarkable way to make a meaningful impact. By giving their time and energy, volunteers like Jane Morrell and Jean Kelley shown here become an essential part of our mission. Volunteers tell us they experience a profound satisfaction by contributing to a cause that brings hope to countless lives.

A Devoted Staff

In the pursuit of a better tomorrow for cancer patients and their families, EMF staff members work diligently behind the scenes, from organizing fundraising events to managing a range of programs for cancer survivors. Their work is a testament to their deep empathy and connection to the cancer community, and determination to make a difference. Meet the EMF Team

Every dollar we raise brings us closer to a world free from the grip of cancer. But we can’t do it alone. We invite you to join us in this life saving journey. No matter who you are, where you come from, or what your story is, you have a place at Expect Miracles Foundation. Cancer knows no boundaries, and neither does our mission. We welcome you to stand alongside us in the fight against cancer.

Get Involved

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 Research and Discovery Funds, which invests in life-saving cancer research, and EMF’s SAMFund, which provides financial assistance for young adult cancer survivors.

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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.

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Your Impact

Our Work in Numbers

GRANTS

IN GRANTS AWARDED

EVENT ATTENDEES IN 2025

What Your Donations Fund

Stories of Your Impact

Voices of Impact

"EMF events seamlessly blend philanthropy with networking. Corporate sponsors have the opportunity to cultivate lasting business relationships and make a positive impact in the fight against cancer."

"Expect Miracles represents the community spirit that unites our great industry toward a set of common goals. The Foundation and its events provide a dynamic opportunity to rally around a cause that impacts us all deeply and to share our prosperity to make a difference."

"I used my SAMFund grant for rent, which took significant financial stress off my plate and helped me reduce my debt."

Changing Lives Together

Esteemed Board Members

Corporate Sponsors

Miracle Makers

Cancer Research Hospitals

SAMFund Grant Recipients

Young Professionals

Individual Donors

An Incredible Cohort of Volunteers

A Devoted Staff

Make Miracles

Invest in Hope