Events
We thrive on bringing the Cancer for College Family together for extraordinary events that go beyond fundraising—they’re celebrations of lives destined to make a difference. Join us in creating memories, supporting our cause, and having a blast!
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 | DEL MAR RACE TRACK
2026 Cherry Hawk: A Day at the Races
This isn’t just another day at the track; it’s a living legacy born from friendship, passion, and a shared love for the sporting life. It all began with two childhood friends, Taylor “The Hawk” Richardson and Gene “Cherry” Ward.
What started as a fun idea for a day at the Del Mar suites blossomed into an incredible tradition. This tradition deepened when they brought friends together to buy a racehorse, fittingly named “Twenty Hawks.” Through triumphs and challenges on the track, Twenty Hawks became a symbol of perseverance, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship — much like the cancer survivors we champion through this annual event.
This enduring spirit is now carried forward by Taylor’s children, Brian, Greg, Holly and Heather, who proudly host this event. The tradition fuels the Cherry Hawk Scholarship awarded each year.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 | VERDICT RIDGE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
2026 Classy Golf Classic Carolinas
Join us at Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club for our inaugural Classy Golf Classic Carolinas on Monday, October 26th, where school spirit, friendly competition, and tailgate traditions fuel a day of golf with a greater purpose.
The Classy Golf Classic Carolinas celebrates the best of the Carolinas—community, competition, and giving back.
Together, we’re proving that while teams may compete, our mission unites us: helping cancer survivors pursue their college dreams and build brighter futures through higher education. All proceeds benefit the Cancer for College Carolinas fund providing need-based college scholarships, educational experiences and medical debt relief to cancer survivors from or attending school in the Carolinas.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 18 | MISSION BAY GOLF COURSE
Best Tin Cup Ever is One For the Record Books !
Thanks to everyone who made the 14th Annual Tin Cup One Club Challenge another incredible success for Cancer for College!
Together, we raised more than $120,000 to support cancer survivors pursuing their college dreams. This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our amazing sponsors, including Hazard Construction Company, Grace Lutheran Development, Dempsey Construction, DKS Construction, Royal Property Management, New Wave Electric, and J Geyer Plumbing.
A special thank you to our outstanding event committee: Jim Chatfield of Endeavor Real Estate Group and Emil Wohl of GLD (co-chairs), John Pani of ELE Collective/Park & Rec, and Bill Rogers of Hazard Companies. This year’s event was especially meaningful as we honored Emil’s birthday with EMILPALOOZA, a celebration of the generosity and spirit he has brought to so many.
Guests enjoyed an unforgettable evening of great food, great company, and music from legendary 91X DJ Michael Halloran.
Most importantly, proceeds from the event funded college scholarships for inspiring cancer survivors, including:
🎓 Tyler Blick – UC San Diego
🎓 Cameron Petrusevski – UCLA (Tin Cup Scholarship)
🎓 Bella Keenen – Arizona State University (Bryce Miller Memorial Scholarship)
🎓 Daniel Beltran – Cal State San Marcos (Wohl Family Scholarship)
Thank you to everyone who sponsored, donated, volunteered, and attended. Your support is changing lives—one scholar at a time. 💙
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FRIDAY, JUNE 5th | CORONADO GOLF COURSE
The 33rd Annual Classy Golf Classic was a Vibe!
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the 33rd Annual Classy Golf Classic at Coronado Golf Course. From the volunteers, to the sponsors, the players and most of all, the scholars, we thank you all for helping us have our best event yet!
Check out the photos here:
2026 Classy Golf Classic Photos
Past Events
Don’t let our serious devotion to the cause fool you—at Cancer for College, we love to have fun. From golf tournaments and star-studded concerts to black-tie galas at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, we know how to have a blast while making a difference.
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Past Events
Memorable Moments From Our Past Events
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