Expect Miracles Foundation
Investing in cancer research & providing financial assistance for young adult cancer survivors.
Expect Miracles Foundation [EMF] is a public charity that fundraises to invest in life-saving cancer research while advancing the financial and emotional health of people impacted by cancer. Our two research funds at Dana-Farber and Memorial Sloan Kettering provide incubation funding to advance research focused on 4 of the greatest challenges in cancer science: early detection, real-time prognosi
08/04/2026
When Logan was diagnosed with stage IV Hodgkin’s lymphoma at just 20 years old, cancer threatened not only her health, but her dream of becoming a mom. Years later, Logan’s story has a remarkable new chapter. 💜
👉 Read how resilience, hope, and a SAMFund Family Building Grant helped make it possible: https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/logan-k/
08/03/2026
EMF’s Fall 2026 SAMFund Financial Assistance Grant application closes next week! Please ensure that your application and all required documents have been submitted by the deadline, August 13 at 5:00 pm ET.
👉 For information on eligibility and to begin your application, please visit us at: https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/financial-assistance-grant/
07/31/2026
🌟 As we close out Volunteer Appreciation Week, we're proud to recognize five volunteers whose dedication, leadership, and commitment have gone above and beyond this year.
Congratulations to:
🔹 Registration Rockstar: Brianna Perez (Morgan Stanley)
🔹 Contest Running All-Star: Catherine Reale (Citi)
🔹 Donation Collection Champion: John Ryan (Bank of America Merrill Lynch)
🔹 Grant Reviewing Hero: Kate Sievers (Joliet Junior College)
🔹 EMF Mission Ambassador: Gary Casagrande (DFIN)
To our entire volunteer community: THANK YOU 👏 The momentum has only continued to grow in 2026 as our program expands and our volunteers continue to elevate our events and strengthen our community.
👉 There's still time to volunteer with EMF in 2026! If you haven't already, we'd love to have you join us. Apply here: https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/volunteer/
🌟 It’s Day 4 of EMF’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and today we're shining a spotlight on the incredible individuals who served as SAMFund Grant Reviewers this last year.
115 Grant Reviewers generously dedicated their time to evaluate grant applications and help ensure donor funds are distributed thoughtfully and responsibly. The result? 222 grants totaling $562,259 were awarded in 2025 to young adult cancer survivors navigating the financial challenges that often continue long after treatment ends.
Every application tells a unique story, and every reviewer helps ensure support reaches those who need it most. To our Grant Reviewers, thank you for the care, integrity, and commitment you bring to this important work. Your generosity is changing lives and making a lasting impact. 💜
Hear from Kaitlin Lang (Petra Funds Group) in this video as she shares her experience serving as a SAMFund Grant Reviewer and why volunteering in this role has been so meaningful to her.
👉 Interested in becoming a Grant Reviewer? Apply today and help make a difference. Learn more: https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/become-a-samfund-grant-reviewer/
Our golf tournaments rely on a strong team of volunteers to bring the day to life. From early morning setup before golfers arrive to managing check-in, gifting, cart setup, and on-course contests, our volunteers help create a memorable experience for every participant. ⛳
At this year's East Coast Classic, we asked volunteers to share what volunteering with EMF has meant to them and what advice they have for others who want to get involved. Hear from John Ryan (Bank of America Merrill Lynch) as he reflects on his volunteer experience and shares why he encourages others to become part of the EMF community. 🌟
Our next golf tournament is just around the corner! Join us at the Atlantic Coast Classic on 10.5 at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ. Learn more: https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/events/atlantic-coast-classic-2026/
07/28/2026
🌟 Meet the volunteer leaders who embody Impact in Action.
Behind every event and milestone is a dedicated community of volunteers working year-round to advance our mission. This leadership network includes 36 Board Members (view all: https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/board-of-directors/), as well as our Young Professionals Expect Miracles (YPEM) Boston and New York City teams, comprising 24 Leadership Members and 28 Ambassadors (learn more: https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/ypem/).
Whether they're sharing their expertise, opening doors to new opportunities, growing our community, personally fundraising, or volunteering at our events, these remarkable individuals play an essential role in growing this foundation. We are incredibly grateful for their leadership, generosity, and commitment. 💫
Want to support our YPEM teams? Join us this August for our annual Battle of the Bartenders events in New York City and Boston, where many of our YPEM members will step behind the bar to raise critical funds for EMF. 🍸
👉 Learn more & purchase tickets:
NYC: https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/events/new-york-ypem-battle-of-the-bartenders-2026/
Boston: https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/events/boston-ypem-battle-of-the-bartenders-2026/
🎉 We’re proud to kick off our second annual Volunteer Appreciation Week by celebrating EMF’s extraordinary volunteers!
In 2025:
✨ 131 volunteers supported EMF’s signature events, helping generate more than $510,000 in onsite fundraising.
✨ 115 grant reviewers generously donated their time to help award $562,259 in grants to young adult cancer survivors.
From event volunteers and grant reviewers to our Board of Directors, YPEM members, and advocates for our mission, our volunteers make an impact in countless ways. Whether you’ve supported EMF at an event, reviewed grant applications, or volunteered in another way: THANK YOU. Your time, talent, and generosity make a lasting difference. 💙
Stay tuned all week for volunteer spotlights, photos, videos, and more as we celebrate this incredible community of changemakers.
🤝 Interested in getting involved? We’ve launched a brand-new Volunteer page and a year-round application, making it easier than ever to sign up for volunteer opportunities across all 2026 events. Check it out at the link in our bio.
Meet the contenders and pick your champion! 🍸
The 2026 NYC Battle of the Bartenders lineup is here. Watch the video to meet the bartenders, check out their time slot, and get ready to cheer them on as they mix, shake, and stir for the cancer community.
Think NYC has what it takes? Boston steps behind the bar just two weeks later. Which city will raise the most for EMF and earn the ultimate bragging rights? 🏆 Let the competition begin.
👉 Purchase tickets & support your favorite bartender: https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/events/new-york-ypem-battle-of-the-bartenders-2026/
07/21/2026
🌟 We’re now accepting applications for Expect Miracles Foundation [EMF]'s Fall 2026 SAMFund Financial Assistance Grant!
SAMFund grants are open to young adults of any cancer type. However, thanks to a generous donor, EMF has additional funds for this cycle specifically dedicated to supporting Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivors. No additional application steps are required to be considered!
👉 Visit our website to confirm your eligibility and begin the application: https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/financial-assistance-grant/
07/16/2026
🏃 Only 3 Philly Half-Marathon Bibs Remain!
Looking for a reason to make every mile count? When you run with Expect Miracles Foundation (EMF), you help fund life-saving cancer research and provide critical financial assistance to young adult cancer survivors through EMF's SAMFund Grant Program.
There are only three Team EMF bibs left for the 2026 Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half-Marathon on November 21.
👉 Apply today before the remaining bibs are gone: https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/marathon-program/
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89 South Street, Suite 701
Boston, MA
02111
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |