Calendar of cancer fundraising events
Discover and support community fundraising events and make your impact on cancer research, patient care, and education with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Fundraising events in our communities
- Fall events
- Winter events
- Spring events
- Summer events
September 2025
September 6, 2025
Join us for a 5K or 10K race in New Jersey! There will be vendors and other fun activities set up for attendees to enjoy.
September 6, 2025
Teddy Kim Foundation's Golf Classic
Play a round of golf to raise funds for leukemia research. The golf outing is followed by a cocktail reception where on-site babysitting arrangements can be made!
September 6, 2025
Michelle O'Neill Foundation Volleyball Tournament
The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Volleyball Tournament XXIX will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, on Laurelton Blvd Beach in Long Beach, Long Island. Come join the thousands of volleyball players, watch the games, enjoy the music, or participate in fantastic raffles!
September 7, 2025
The Whit Whit Walk is a community fundraising walk taking place in Lloyd Harbor, New York. The event raises funds for MSK Kids.
September 12, 2025
Fourth Annual Strides4Steven Golf Outing
Join us for a light lunch, snacks, and dinner to follow a round of golf, pickleball, or tennis at the Inwood Country Club in Inwood, New York . Tee box sponsorship, prizes, and silent offer raffles will also be available.
September 12, 2025
Little Maestros' Word of Mom Back to School Shopping Event
Join Little Maestros x Levitin Collective for a “Word of Mom” Back-to-School Shopping Event, on Friday, September 12, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Chiotes Hall in New York City. The Word of Mom Shopping Event will benefit MSK Kids and spotlight female-founded and women-owned brands across fashion, beauty, wellness, accessories, and kids’ lifestyle.
September 13, 2025
Tap Cancer Out raises awareness and funds for cancer-fighting organizations through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments. Tap Cancer Out’s Long Island event will take place in Bethpage, New York.
September 14, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This event brings participants, teams, and communities together in support of innovative cancer research embodying Terry’s spirit and bringing people together in pursuit of his dream of a world without cancer.
September 14, 2025
9 a.m.
This event brings participants, teams, and communities together in support of innovative cancer research embodying Terry’s spirit and bringing people together in pursuit of his dream of a world without cancer.
September 14, 2025
A Cancer Culture NYFW Fundraiser
BODY OF RESISTANCE: Cancer Culture X AnaOno’s New York Fashion Week event is where fashion meets fury, where patient voices echo louder than camera shutters, and where the fight for metastatic breast cancer research takes center stage.
September 20, 2025
Layups4Life 3v3 Charity Basketball Tournament
10 a.m.
33 Baldwin Road, Parsippany - Troy Hills, NJ 07054
Layups 4 Life invites you grab your squad — friends, family, co-workers, or anyone in your network and bring your ‘A’ game to our 8th annual 3v3 Charity Basketball Tournament supporting blood cancer research.
September 26, 2025
Sportsmen for Charity brings together members of the New York-area real estate and construction industry to enjoy a day of outdoor clay sporting to advance research and support children, young adults, and families facing childhood cancers at MSK Kids.
TBD
PaulieStrong Foundation Golf Outing
The PaulieStrong Foundation supports pediatric cancer research at MSK Kids. The annual golf outing and cocktail party galvanizes this wonderful community in their shared fight against pediatric cancer in memory of Paul Jimenez.
October 2025
October 4, 2025
Ken Pribil Jr. Foundation: Cocktails for a Cure!
Our 6th annual Cocktails for a Cure fundraiser is at 5-8pm at Centre Station Bar & Grill in Rockville Centre, New York. We commemorate the life of Ken Jr. and others who have battled cancer as we gather for a night of fun, friendship, and philanthropy. The event features:
- Open bar
- Grand buffet dinner
- Raffles and auction Items
- Music and entertainment
- A fun night supporting a great cause
October 4, 2025
Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research
The Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research is a 5K family fun run/walk raising funds for cancer research at MSK in the name of a true Canadian hero.
October 5, 2025
Joey's Fund Charity Classic Car Show
We are dedicated to easing parents’ challenges when caring for a child suffering from a life-threatening illness. While insurance covers most medical expenses, many unforeseen costs are not covered. These expenses include exorbitant insurance co-pays and prescription drug fees, lost wages due to missing work, gas, tolls, parking, food, and other daily expenses. To relieve families suffering from these circumstances, my family and I are asking our valued customers, friends, families, and business owners for their sponsorship in helping us “pay it forward” to help adults and children with medical and financial hardships along with cancer research.
October 6, 2025
Richard L. Diver Memorial Golf Tournament and Cocktail Party
Please join us to support the Richard L. Diver Research Endowed Fellowship Fund at MSK. The golf tournament begins at noon at Bidermann Golf Club, and the cocktail party begins at 5 p.m. at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.
October 18, 2025
A Night of Moments with TEAM JMARED
The Team Jmared Foundation is hosting the inaugural A Night of Moments with Team Jmared, a fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for patients battling cancer at MSK. All funds raised will help patients and their loved ones with the non-medical costs of cancer treatment, such as transportation, parking, housing for out-of-town patients, and childcare or eldercare. Come join us for a fun and meaningful evening of dinner and drinks on the Eataly Flatiron rooftop.
November 2025
November 6, 2025
Haymakers for Hope's mission is to knock out cancer by fighting for a cure. The organization gives everyday men and women the chance to support cancer research by training for, and competing in this charity boxing match.
November 7, 2025
Join us for a night of inspiration, celebration, and giving back. This year, we're coming together at the New York Athletic Club for a memorable evening filled with entertainment by HELLO BROOKLYN, delicious food, a full open bar, and casino games. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support a great cause and connect with a community of like-minded individuals.
November 8, 2025
Play it Forward Pickleball Shootout
Pickleball shootout at the Steamboat Tennis & Pickleball Center including an After Player Party. Registration will be taken through the CourtReserve App.
November 8, 2025
Legwork for Lungs 5K Run and Mile Walk
Legwork for Lungs is excited to host our 9th annual 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk in support of lung cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Join us for a meaningful time filled with movement, exciting activities, and community as we raise awareness for those affected by lung cancer. The event will take place at Buccleuch Park in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Everyone is welcome — run, walk, or cheer us on! Food and drinks will be provided!
The MBCure Gala is a black-tie fundraiser bringing together over 600 supporters, metastatic breast cancer (MBC) thrivers and philanthropists dedicated to finding a cure for MBC. The gala features a cocktail reception, seated dinner, an educational segment, entertainment with a live band, and much more!
March 2025
March 6, 2025
Paul Sanford's Golf Outing
April 2025
April 5, 2025
The Cancer Beat is The Cancer Couch Foundation’s event featuring top recording artists live in concert to fund metastatic breast cancer research.
April 5, 2025
Band Of Parents Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer
The Band of Parents Kids Walk in Central Park is an opportunity to unite our community, raise awareness, and fund critical pediatric cancer research. By walking with us, you help bring hope and healing to children battling neuroblastoma.
April 25, 2025
Layups 4 Life: 5th Annual "Drive Out Cancer" Charity Golf Outing
Layups 4 Life invites you to participate in the 5th Annual "Drive Out Cancer" Golf Outing, taking place at Galloping Hill Golf Course, located in Kenilworth, New Jersey. The funds raised from this event will support important cancer research and clinical trials.
May 2025
May 4, 2025
Clara³ Presented by Viennese Opera Ball Junior Committee
Join us for an enchanting evening of music and philanthropy as the Viennese Opera Ball VOB proudly presents Clara³, a concert celebrating the works of Clara Schumann and other distinguished women composers. This special event aims to support MSK, with all proceeds going to the Food to Overcome Outcome Disparities (FOOD) Program, providing nourishing meals to cancer patients and their families.
May 5, 2025
Drive the Dream of Hope Fundraiser
Participate in a round of golf or a tennis match then enjoy an evening cocktail reception at the Whipporwill Club in Armonk, New York. Funds raised support Wilms' Tumor research conducted by MSK's Michael Ortiz, MD.
May 7, 2025
Go with Courage: 2025 Ladies’ Luncheon and Game Day
Go With Courage is a foundation supporting breast cancer research at MSK. Join this fabulous community for a delicious luncheon and variety of games that will make a massive difference on breast cancer research at the Glen Head Country Club.
May 17, 2025
Layups 4 Life: Inaugural Charity Pickleball Tournament
Layups 4 Life invites you to participate in our inaugural Pickleball Charity Tournament. Gather up your friends, family members, co-workers; find a partner and take the pickleball courts for a great cause. We are thrilled to partner with Pickleball Palace, located in Whippany, New Jersey for this charity tournament.
July 2025
July 17, 2025
Book Celebration Event
Fairfield Public Library (1080 Old Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824) in the Memorial Room from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join friends and family of Jonathan Schwartz to celebrate the launch of his book and raise funds for MSK.
July 26, 2025
Swim Across America: Long Island Sound Open Water Swim
Welcome to the 33rd year celebrating Swim Across America with Long Island Sound benefit swims. The Long Island Sound Open Water Swim and Pool Swims have raised record-breaking funds to fight cancer!
The swim will take place at the Larchmont Yacht Club at 1 Woodbine Ave in Larchmont, New York.
July 28, 2025
Join in on a round of golf to support the desmoplastic small-round-cell tumor research of MSK's Emily Slotkin, MD.
July 28, 2025
The Drew O'Donoghue 11th Annual Golf Outing
The Drew O’Donoghue Fund golf outing has proven to be a key element in our fundraising efforts for adrenocortical cancer research. At the core of its success is the generous participation of family and friends like you. With your support we’ve been able to directly support an ongoing study at MSK under the guidance of Nitya Raj, MD.
July 31–August 8, 2025 (depending on tides)
Channeling a Cure
This summer, Rachel Griffin will be swimming the English Channel to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research in a tremendous tribute to her mother, Patricia Griffin. This swim will complete her triple crown of marathon swimming, which is chronicled in this short video: Swimming For A Cure. You can also follow along on her journey on the Facebook page she created: Channeling A Cure | Facebook!
August 2025
August 2, 2025
Swim Across America: Nassau/Suffolk Long Island Open Water Swim
Welcome to the Nassau/Suffolk Long Island benefit swim chapter of Swim Across America (SAA). Since its start in 2001, SAA - Nassau/Suffolk events have raised over $14 million in support of its beneficiaries. The swim will take place at Pryibil Beach in Glen Cove, New York.
August 13, 2025
Schwartz Family's Copenhagen to Stockholm Bike Ride
The Schwartz family will be riding from Copenhagen to Stockholm in support of colorectal cancer research.
August 23, 2025
Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Crab Race
Artificial plastic crabs are released from Patriot’s Plunge into the Revolutionary River at Breakwater Beach Waterpark in a race to benefit MSK on Saturday, August 23, at 5 p.m. The race honors Denise Whalen, a former manager at Breakwater Beach who lost her battle to cancer. She put her heart into the events and birthday parties at the park. She is terribly missed, and we are now honoring her in our annual Crab Race.
Fall events
September 2025
September 6, 2025
Join us for a 5K or 10K race in New Jersey! There will be vendors and other fun activities set up for attendees to enjoy.
September 6, 2025
Teddy Kim Foundation's Golf Classic
Play a round of golf to raise funds for leukemia research. The golf outing is followed by a cocktail reception where on-site babysitting arrangements can be made!
September 6, 2025
Michelle O'Neill Foundation Volleyball Tournament
The Michelle O'Neill Foundation Volleyball Tournament XXIX will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, on Laurelton Blvd Beach in Long Beach, Long Island. Come join the thousands of volleyball players, watch the games, enjoy the music, or participate in fantastic raffles!
September 7, 2025
The Whit Whit Walk is a community fundraising walk taking place in Lloyd Harbor, New York. The event raises funds for MSK Kids.
September 12, 2025
Fourth Annual Strides4Steven Golf Outing
Join us for a light lunch, snacks, and dinner to follow a round of golf, pickleball, or tennis at the Inwood Country Club in Inwood, New York . Tee box sponsorship, prizes, and silent offer raffles will also be available.
September 12, 2025
Little Maestros' Word of Mom Back to School Shopping Event
Join Little Maestros x Levitin Collective for a “Word of Mom” Back-to-School Shopping Event, on Friday, September 12, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Chiotes Hall in New York City. The Word of Mom Shopping Event will benefit MSK Kids and spotlight female-founded and women-owned brands across fashion, beauty, wellness, accessories, and kids’ lifestyle.
September 13, 2025
Tap Cancer Out raises awareness and funds for cancer-fighting organizations through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments. Tap Cancer Out’s Long Island event will take place in Bethpage, New York.
September 14, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This event brings participants, teams, and communities together in support of innovative cancer research embodying Terry’s spirit and bringing people together in pursuit of his dream of a world without cancer.
September 14, 2025
9 a.m.
This event brings participants, teams, and communities together in support of innovative cancer research embodying Terry’s spirit and bringing people together in pursuit of his dream of a world without cancer.
September 14, 2025
A Cancer Culture NYFW Fundraiser
BODY OF RESISTANCE: Cancer Culture X AnaOno’s New York Fashion Week event is where fashion meets fury, where patient voices echo louder than camera shutters, and where the fight for metastatic breast cancer research takes center stage.
September 20, 2025
Layups4Life 3v3 Charity Basketball Tournament
10 a.m.
33 Baldwin Road, Parsippany - Troy Hills, NJ 07054
Layups 4 Life invites you grab your squad — friends, family, co-workers, or anyone in your network and bring your ‘A’ game to our 8th annual 3v3 Charity Basketball Tournament supporting blood cancer research.
September 26, 2025
Sportsmen for Charity brings together members of the New York-area real estate and construction industry to enjoy a day of outdoor clay sporting to advance research and support children, young adults, and families facing childhood cancers at MSK Kids.
TBD
PaulieStrong Foundation Golf Outing
The PaulieStrong Foundation supports pediatric cancer research at MSK Kids. The annual golf outing and cocktail party galvanizes this wonderful community in their shared fight against pediatric cancer in memory of Paul Jimenez.
October 2025
October 4, 2025
Ken Pribil Jr. Foundation: Cocktails for a Cure!
Our 6th annual Cocktails for a Cure fundraiser is at 5-8pm at Centre Station Bar & Grill in Rockville Centre, New York. We commemorate the life of Ken Jr. and others who have battled cancer as we gather for a night of fun, friendship, and philanthropy. The event features:
- Open bar
- Grand buffet dinner
- Raffles and auction Items
- Music and entertainment
- A fun night supporting a great cause
October 4, 2025
Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research
The Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research is a 5K family fun run/walk raising funds for cancer research at MSK in the name of a true Canadian hero.
October 5, 2025
Joey's Fund Charity Classic Car Show
We are dedicated to easing parents’ challenges when caring for a child suffering from a life-threatening illness. While insurance covers most medical expenses, many unforeseen costs are not covered. These expenses include exorbitant insurance co-pays and prescription drug fees, lost wages due to missing work, gas, tolls, parking, food, and other daily expenses. To relieve families suffering from these circumstances, my family and I are asking our valued customers, friends, families, and business owners for their sponsorship in helping us “pay it forward” to help adults and children with medical and financial hardships along with cancer research.
October 6, 2025
Richard L. Diver Memorial Golf Tournament and Cocktail Party
Please join us to support the Richard L. Diver Research Endowed Fellowship Fund at MSK. The golf tournament begins at noon at Bidermann Golf Club, and the cocktail party begins at 5 p.m. at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.
October 18, 2025
A Night of Moments with TEAM JMARED
The Team Jmared Foundation is hosting the inaugural A Night of Moments with Team Jmared, a fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for patients battling cancer at MSK. All funds raised will help patients and their loved ones with the non-medical costs of cancer treatment, such as transportation, parking, housing for out-of-town patients, and childcare or eldercare. Come join us for a fun and meaningful evening of dinner and drinks on the Eataly Flatiron rooftop.
November 2025
November 6, 2025
Haymakers for Hope's mission is to knock out cancer by fighting for a cure. The organization gives everyday men and women the chance to support cancer research by training for, and competing in this charity boxing match.
November 7, 2025
Join us for a night of inspiration, celebration, and giving back. This year, we're coming together at the New York Athletic Club for a memorable evening filled with entertainment by HELLO BROOKLYN, delicious food, a full open bar, and casino games. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support a great cause and connect with a community of like-minded individuals.
November 8, 2025
Play it Forward Pickleball Shootout
Pickleball shootout at the Steamboat Tennis & Pickleball Center including an After Player Party. Registration will be taken through the CourtReserve App.
November 8, 2025
Legwork for Lungs 5K Run and Mile Walk
Legwork for Lungs is excited to host our 9th annual 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk in support of lung cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Join us for a meaningful time filled with movement, exciting activities, and community as we raise awareness for those affected by lung cancer. The event will take place at Buccleuch Park in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Everyone is welcome — run, walk, or cheer us on! Food and drinks will be provided!
Winter events
The MBCure Gala is a black-tie fundraiser bringing together over 600 supporters, metastatic breast cancer (MBC) thrivers and philanthropists dedicated to finding a cure for MBC. The gala features a cocktail reception, seated dinner, an educational segment, entertainment with a live band, and much more!
Spring events
March 2025
March 6, 2025
Paul Sanford's Golf Outing
April 2025
April 5, 2025
The Cancer Beat is The Cancer Couch Foundation’s event featuring top recording artists live in concert to fund metastatic breast cancer research.
April 5, 2025
Band Of Parents Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer
The Band of Parents Kids Walk in Central Park is an opportunity to unite our community, raise awareness, and fund critical pediatric cancer research. By walking with us, you help bring hope and healing to children battling neuroblastoma.
April 25, 2025
Layups 4 Life: 5th Annual "Drive Out Cancer" Charity Golf Outing
Layups 4 Life invites you to participate in the 5th Annual "Drive Out Cancer" Golf Outing, taking place at Galloping Hill Golf Course, located in Kenilworth, New Jersey. The funds raised from this event will support important cancer research and clinical trials.
May 2025
May 4, 2025
Clara³ Presented by Viennese Opera Ball Junior Committee
Join us for an enchanting evening of music and philanthropy as the Viennese Opera Ball VOB proudly presents Clara³, a concert celebrating the works of Clara Schumann and other distinguished women composers. This special event aims to support MSK, with all proceeds going to the Food to Overcome Outcome Disparities (FOOD) Program, providing nourishing meals to cancer patients and their families.
May 5, 2025
Drive the Dream of Hope Fundraiser
Participate in a round of golf or a tennis match then enjoy an evening cocktail reception at the Whipporwill Club in Armonk, New York. Funds raised support Wilms' Tumor research conducted by MSK's Michael Ortiz, MD.
May 7, 2025
Go with Courage: 2025 Ladies’ Luncheon and Game Day
Go With Courage is a foundation supporting breast cancer research at MSK. Join this fabulous community for a delicious luncheon and variety of games that will make a massive difference on breast cancer research at the Glen Head Country Club.
May 17, 2025
Layups 4 Life: Inaugural Charity Pickleball Tournament
Layups 4 Life invites you to participate in our inaugural Pickleball Charity Tournament. Gather up your friends, family members, co-workers; find a partner and take the pickleball courts for a great cause. We are thrilled to partner with Pickleball Palace, located in Whippany, New Jersey for this charity tournament.
Summer events
July 2025
July 17, 2025
Book Celebration Event
Fairfield Public Library (1080 Old Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824) in the Memorial Room from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join friends and family of Jonathan Schwartz to celebrate the launch of his book and raise funds for MSK.
July 26, 2025
Swim Across America: Long Island Sound Open Water Swim
Welcome to the 33rd year celebrating Swim Across America with Long Island Sound benefit swims. The Long Island Sound Open Water Swim and Pool Swims have raised record-breaking funds to fight cancer!
The swim will take place at the Larchmont Yacht Club at 1 Woodbine Ave in Larchmont, New York.
July 28, 2025
Join in on a round of golf to support the desmoplastic small-round-cell tumor research of MSK's Emily Slotkin, MD.
July 28, 2025
The Drew O'Donoghue 11th Annual Golf Outing
The Drew O’Donoghue Fund golf outing has proven to be a key element in our fundraising efforts for adrenocortical cancer research. At the core of its success is the generous participation of family and friends like you. With your support we’ve been able to directly support an ongoing study at MSK under the guidance of Nitya Raj, MD.
July 31–August 8, 2025 (depending on tides)
Channeling a Cure
This summer, Rachel Griffin will be swimming the English Channel to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research in a tremendous tribute to her mother, Patricia Griffin. This swim will complete her triple crown of marathon swimming, which is chronicled in this short video: Swimming For A Cure. You can also follow along on her journey on the Facebook page she created: Channeling A Cure | Facebook!
August 2025
August 2, 2025
Swim Across America: Nassau/Suffolk Long Island Open Water Swim
Welcome to the Nassau/Suffolk Long Island benefit swim chapter of Swim Across America (SAA). Since its start in 2001, SAA - Nassau/Suffolk events have raised over $14 million in support of its beneficiaries. The swim will take place at Pryibil Beach in Glen Cove, New York.
August 13, 2025
Schwartz Family's Copenhagen to Stockholm Bike Ride
The Schwartz family will be riding from Copenhagen to Stockholm in support of colorectal cancer research.
August 23, 2025
Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Crab Race
Artificial plastic crabs are released from Patriot’s Plunge into the Revolutionary River at Breakwater Beach Waterpark in a race to benefit MSK on Saturday, August 23, at 5 p.m. The race honors Denise Whalen, a former manager at Breakwater Beach who lost her battle to cancer. She put her heart into the events and birthday parties at the park. She is terribly missed, and we are now honoring her in our annual Crab Race.