Honoring Emily’s life and her fight against cancer.
Since 2017, The Em’ has given over $283,000 to mesothelioma research, families facing cancer and children’s wishes.
Ten years on the course. Thank you.
October 5, 2026 was the tenth and final Em’ Golf Tournament. To every golfer, sponsor and volunteer who played in Emily’s memory: thank you.
The tournament years$283,000+
donated over the past nine years
To cancer research, patient travel support, family legacy and children’s final wishes.
Why support The Em’? Our 2026 beneficiaries:
- Mesothelioma Applied Research FoundationThe only nonprofit dedicated solely to eradicating mesothelioma.
- Let There Be MomHelps Upstate parents facing life-threatening illness leave a legacy for their children.
- Make-A-WishGrants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Emily Brown Kocis
Emily’s faith, perspective and love for life left an indelible mark on those around her.
Give in Emily’s memory
Every gift supports mesothelioma research, families facing cancer and children’s wishes.