Thank you for visiting The Em’ for Emily. Whether you played in one of our ten golf tournaments or are here for the first time, we want to share the “why” and the “what” behind The Em’.
Many of you knew Emily personally and were right alongside us as she fought malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. Diagnosed at age 25, months after the birth of her daughter, Ellie, Emily fought relentlessly against this extremely rare cancer through surgeries and clinical trials until it took her life in January 2017.
Emily’s faith, perspective, and love for life left an indelible mark on those around her.
The purpose of The Em’ for Emily is to honor Emily’s life and courageous fight against cancer through remembrance, fellowship and fun, and raising money, awareness, and improving the quality of life for those fighting cancer.
Our mission is to host events raising money and awareness, supporting our beneficiaries for 2026: the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, Let There Be Mom and Make-A-Wish.
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is the only non-profit explicitly dedicated to the eradication of mesothelioma. MARF was instrumental in providing assistance through consultations and advice, connecting us with clinical trials, providing travel grants to attend the trials, and providing a means for others with this extremely rare disease to connect. When we didn’t know what to do next, MARF was there for us.
curemeso.org
Let There Be Mom is a Greenville, SC based non-profit dedicated to serving local moms and dads battling life-threatening illnesses by capturing hopes, dreams, and life stories in tangible ways to ensure that young children will always have a way to know them. Emily loved being a mom, and Let There Be Mom is a special cause that captures what kept her fighting.
lettherebemom.orgMake-A-Wish grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Supporting their work lets The Em’ bring moments of joy to children and families in the middle of their own fight.
wish.orgFor ten years, you joined us for fun, celebration, and remembrance. Together we gave more than $283,000 to three excellent non-profits. Thank you for honoring Emily with us.
The Em’ for Emily Board
Every gift supports mesothelioma research, families facing cancer and children’s wishes.
