The manicured fairways of Fresh Meadow Country Club in Lake Success, NY, set the stage for the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s (SWCRF) 43rd Annual Golf Tournament, where more than 80 participants came together in support of life-saving scientific innovation. The event generated over $200,000 for cancer research programs—an impact doubled through a partnership with The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, which matched every dollar raised.

For nearly five decades, SWCRF has been a driving force in collaborative, cross-institutional research aimed at eradicating cancer. This year’s tournament arrives at a pivotal moment. Over the past 20 years, advances in science have reduced cancer mortality by nearly 30 percent. Yet global incidence is on the rise, with the World Health Organization projecting 35 million cases by 2050, up from 20 million in 2022.

Aging remains the leading risk factor for cancer, and SWCRF is directing significant resources toward understanding and addressing the biology of aging as a means to prevention.

The tournament was co-chaired by Gary Jacob, Executive Vice President of Glenwood Management Corp., and Dennis Herman, Chairman and CEO of Beekman International Center, Ltd., whose leadership anchored both fundraising and community engagement efforts. The golf committee brought together a dedicated group of supporters, including Frederick W. Barney, Jr., Robert Eichler, Michael Hight, Gerard F. Joyce, Jr., Samuel Waxman, MD, and Ari Zagdanski.

Participants enjoyed a day of camaraderie and competition on Fresh Meadow’s renowned course, where sportsmanship met purpose in the name of advancing cancer research.

Since its founding in 1976, SWCRF has awarded more than $120 million to over 200 distinguished scientists worldwide. The Foundation’s commitment to funding minimally toxic therapies and cross-disciplinary research has positioned it at the forefront of the effort to combat cancer linked to aging.