3rd annual

koastrong golf tournament fundraiser

September 14, 2026

The strength of this year’s tournament was reflected in the remarkable community of golfers, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and supporters who came together to advance KoaStrong’s mission.

Our 3rd Annual KoaStrong Golf Tournament brought together an incredible community of golfers, sponsors, donors, volunteers, friends, and families who came ready to have fun, give generously, and stand behind a mission that is doing something different in childhood cancer.

Every registration, sponsorship, auction bid, raffle ticket, donation, and act of generosity adds up to something much bigger than a great day of golf. It creates the resources to move childhood cancer prevention and earlier detection forward. This year, tournament proceeds will help advance our work around genomic newborn screening and the possibility of identifying cancer risk earlier in a child's life.

We are incredibly proud of the community that continues to gather around KoaStrong. These are people who don't just believe change is possible—they are willing to help fund it.

Thank you for showing up. Thank you for giving. And thank you for helping us protect future generations of children.

Take a look through some of the people and moments that made this year's tournament unforgettable.

koastrong
fishing series

Join us for the inaugural KoaStrong Fishing Derby, a free, family-friendly community event inspired by Koa's love of fishing and the outdoors.

Whether you're an experienced angler or trying fishing for the first time, everyone is welcome!

Sunday, August 30
7:00 AM – Noon

Registered participants are eligible for prizes, giveaways, and goodies from our generous community sponsors.

This event launches the KoaStrong Fishing Series, honoring Koa's passion for fishing while supporting KoaStrong's mission to advance childhood cancer prevention and early detection.

Participation is free, but registration is requested to help us plan for prizes and participants.

KoaStrong Fishing Derby
at the Capitola Wharf

NEW program

KOASTRONG COMFORT PROGRAM

What is the KOASTRONG Comfort Program?

We arrange certified comfort dog visits, offering children a chance to meet and bond with a dog in the comfort of their own home or familiar surroundings. These one-on-one interactions can brighten a child’s day and provide a much-needed escape from the everyday stress and worries that come with cancer.

Contact to schedule comfort visit

What should you do during a dog visit?

A visit from one of our comfort dog teams can break the daily routine, increase overall emotional well-being, and stimulate the mind in dramatic ways. Comfort dogs offer many wonderful benefits to people of all ages. Some things children may do during the dog visit:

have the dog do tricks
tell the dog a story
read to the dog
if possible, go for a walk with the dog

2025 KoaStrong Golf Tournament: Driving Prevention Forward

On September 22, 2025, 170 supporters came together at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club in San Jose, CA for KoaStrong’s annual golf fundraiser — an inspiring day of community, awareness, and action for childhood cancer prevention.

Thanks to the generosity of KoaStrongʻs sponsors, players, and volunteers, the event brings a net of $40,000 to advance research that asks a different question — how can we prevent childhood cancer before it starts?

These funds are advancing projects in early detection and environmental and genomic risk identification — helping protect children before cancer ever begins.

While most funding today supports research after diagnosis, KoaStrong is helping build the foundation for what comes before: prevention, early detection, and protecting children’s health from the start. Supporting this mission means investing in the future of pediatric cancer science — one that aims to stop cancer before it ever reaches a child.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our photographers, emcee, golf directory and our wonderful team of volunteers who made the day seamless and memorable. Every swing, every sponsor, and every helping hand brought us closer to a future where fewer children face cancer.

Explore all the event moments in the photo gallery below and see how your support is paving the way for change!