For information on any of our events, contact Making Headway Foundation, 914-238-8384
UPCOMING EVENTS
Making Headway Family Yacht Cruise
Our annual free Yacht Cruise and Luncheon aboard the beautiful Skyline Princess is back.
Location: 1 World’s Fair Marina, Queens, NY
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
If you are interested in attending, contact us at 914-238-8384.
Making Headway’s Annual Family Fun Day
Sunday, June 9th, 2024. 11:00am-2:00pm.
Rye Playland
www.makingheadway.org/ffd
Making Headway Winter Broadway Show – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The Making Headway Foundation Winter Show is back and will take place on Sunday, March 3, 2024, 2:00pm, at the Lyric Theatre in NYC. If you cannot attend the performance, you can still support those w
ho need it most. Your contributions will enable Making Headway to invite seriously ill children and their families to attend the performance free-of-charge. Making Headway will use the proceeds from this event to fund diverse support services, projects, and research.
More information and to purchase tickets, visit https://makingheadway.org/wicked/.
Making Headway Family Yacht Cruise
Our annual free Yacht Cruise and Luncheon aboard the beautiful Skyline Princess is back.
NEW Location: 1 World’s Fair Marina, Queens, NY
Date: Sunday, September 10, 2023
If you are interested in attending, contact us at 914-238-8384.
Making Headway Foundation‘s 1st Annual Otterkill Golf for a Cure Outing
Monday, October 16th, 2023
Otterkill Golf Course, 100 Otter Rd, Campbell Hall, NY 10916.
Register today to play this amazing course and support our mission to help children with a brain tumor.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (with open bar) included, along with 18 holes of golf.
Reserve your spot today, before they are all gone, www.makingheadway.org/otterkill.
Making Headway’s Annual Family Fun Day
Sunday, June 18, 2023. 11:00am-2:00pm.
New York Hall of Science
www.makingheadway.org/ffd
Photo Gallery Here.
Making Headway Winter Broadway Show – Wicked
The Making Headway Foundation Winter Show is back and will take place on Sunday, February 26, 2023, 2:00pm, at the Gershwin Theatre in NYC. If you cannot attend the performance, you can still support those who need it most. Your contributions will enable Making Headway to invite seriously ill children and their families to attend the performance free-of-charge. Making Headway will use the proceeds from this event to fund diverse support services, projects, and research.
More information and to purchase tickets, visit https://makingheadway.org/wicked/.
EAT, DRINK, & KARAOKE
to honor the lives of Andy Ecker and Jake Greenbaum. This event benefits Making Headway Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping all the children still fighting pediatric brain and spinal cord cancer.
Thursday, November 3, 2022, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Sid Gold’s Request Room, 165 West 26th Street NYC
Piano Bar and home of New York’s Best Live Karaoke
Making Headway’s Annual Family Fun Day
Sunday, August 21, 2022. 11:00am-3:00pm.
Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460
www.makingheadway.org/ffd
Race for Ace 2020
5K Run Fundraiser for The Making Headway Foundation
Saturday June 20th
Race for Ace is organized by Andy’s family and friends to honor his brave fight against brain cancer, which he sadly lost in July of 2015. But more broadly, the Race for Ace is about recognizing Andy’s legacy as a passionate Michigan fan, mathematical genius, hardworking employee of Macquarie Capital, winner of every board game ever played, welcoming and loyal friend, loving big brother, amazing son and all around remarkable man. Please join us in celebrating his life!
https://makingheadway.org/raceforace/
2019 McCabe Golf for a Cure
Monday, September 23, 2019
Split Rock and Pelham Bay Golf Courses, 870 Shore Drive, Bronx, NY 10464
Gains for Brains Lacrosse Tournament
4th Annual Race for Ace
Join us on May 19, 2019 for the forth annual Race for ACE fundraiser! It’s an event that honors the courage, strength and life of Andy Ecker, while raising funds for pediatric cancer. We had an amazing turnout last year and raised over $100,000, and look forward to an even better turnout this year!
Cyc Fitness, Bryant Park, 700 8th Ave (between 44th and 45th), New York, NY. 1:00 & 2:00. Celebration to follow at Patrick’s NYC (259 West 42nd Street Between 7th & 8th Avenues).
https://www.crowdrise.com/raceforace2019
Gains for Brains Lacrosse Tournament
Saturday, April 27th, 2019 @ Noon
Cold Spring Harbor High School,
82 Turkey Ln, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
https://chuffed.org/project/gainsforbrainslax2019
Making Headway Annual Spring Show – SNAP
Sunday, April 14, 2019 @ Noon
New Victory Theater
209 West 42nd St. (Between 7th and 8th Ave.)
New York, NY 10036
https://makingheadway.org/snap/
Kicks for Cancer
In memory of Courtney Tomkin
Tuesday, October 2, 2018. 4:00am.
Hauppauge High School, Hauppauge, NY
https://makingheadway.org/wp-content/uploads/Kicks-for-Cancer-Game-Flyer-2018.pdf
Brian McCabe Drive for a Cure Golf Outing
Monday, September 24, 2018.
Split Rock and Pelham Bay Golf Courses, 870 Shore Drive, Bronx, NY 10464
Woodlawn Run for a Cause
Saturday, September 15, 2018. 10:00am.
St. Mark’s Church, 7 St. Mark’s Place, Yonkers, NY
https://sites.google.com/site/woodlawnrunforacause/home
Nicky and Thomas Docu Memorial Golf Outing
Friday, June 1st, 2018. 1:00pm
Van Cortlandt Golf Course, Bailey Ave. & Van Cortlandt Park South, Bronx NY
https://www.facebook.com/DocuGolfOuting/
Race for Ace
Sunday, June 3, 2018. 1:30-3:30. Drinks Afterwards.
Flywheel, 51 Astor Pl, New York, NY 10003
https://chuffed.org/project/raceforace2018
Making Headway Cut-A-Thon
Sunday, June 3, 2018. 10am – 3:30pm
Lillian’s Hair Salon, 63 Main St, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
https://makingheadway.org/lillians/
Making Headway’s Annual Family Fun Day
Sunday, June 17, 2017. 11:00am-3:00pm.
Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460
Woodlawn Run for a Cause
Saturday, September 15. Race starts at 10:00am
Woodlawn Bus Stop at the corner of Nursery Road to finish at Indian Field
https://sites.google.com/site/woodlawnrunforacause/home
Making Headway Family Yacht Cruise
Sunday, September 16th, 11:30am – 3:00pm (Tentative Date)
Chelsea Piers (Pier 60) opposite West 20th Street and the West Side Highway, NY, NY.
https://makingheadway.org/cruise/
Brian McCabe Drive For A Cure Golf Outing
Monday, September 24, 2018. 7:00am-3:00pm
Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Course, Bronx, NY
870 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464
https://makingheadway.org/mccabe/
PAST EVENTS
Winter Show – Airplay”
Making Headway’s Annual Winter Show
WHERE
New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd Street Between 7th and 8th Avenues
New York, NY 10036
WHEN
Sunday, April 8, 2017 / 3:00 pm
INFO
4th Annual ICD “Shop for a Cause”
Come celebrate the holidays with friends and family at ICD Jewelry. Get that perfect present for your loved one, while helping children fight brain tumors.
WHERE
ICD Contemporary Jewelry
75 South Greeley Ave
Chappaqua, NY 10514
WHEN
Thursday, December 8th, 2017
5th Annual Brian McCabe Drive for a Cure Golf Outing
Monday, September 25, 2017
7:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
1:00 Lunch, Prizes & Auctions
Split Rock and Pelham Bay Gold Courses
870 Shore Drive, Bronx, NY 10464
INFO
Winter Show – Liberi Di “Something”
Making Headway’s Annual Winter Show
WHERE
New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd Street Between 7th and 8th Avenues
New York, NY 10036
WHEN
Sunday, April 9, 2017 / 12:00 pm
INFO
Family Fun Day for Patient Families
WHERE
Life the Place to Be
Ardsley, NY
WHEN
Sunday, June 18, 2017
3rd Annual ICD “Shop for a Cause”
Come celebrate the holidays with friends and family at ICD Jewelry. Get that perfect present for your loved one, while helping children fight brain tumors.
WHERE
ICD Contemporary Jewelry
75 South Greeley Ave
Chappaqua, NY 10514
WHEN
Thursday, December 8th, 2016
One Team – One Dream”, the 3rd Annual Athlete Walkathon”
This event supports Pediatric/Adolescent cancer research and programs that assist these children and their families. This event will raise awareness and funds for Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors affecting kids and young adults.
WHERE
Horace Greeley High School Competition Field
70 Roaring Brook Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514
WHEN
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Brian McCabe Drive for a Cure Golf Outing
WHERE
Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Course
Bronx, NY
WHEN
Monday, September 26, 2016
Annual Yacht Cruise for Patient Families
WHEN
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Winter Show – Untapped!
WHERE
New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd Street
Between 7th and 8th Avenues
New York, NY 10036
WHEN
Sunday, February 21, 2016 / 12:00pm
Look Bad and Do Good Ugly Sweater Party 2015
What started as a silly joke in December 2012, has now become a great tradition to Hayley Strichman and her friends. This year, the 4th annual event is raising money for Making Headway. Donate to help Hayley and her friends break their $2,000 fundraising goal!
Cashmere for a Cause
Purchase any Kinross or Naadam cashmere sweater for men or women from November 17, 2015 through December 24, 2015, and $10 will be donated to Making Headway.
WHERE
Family Britches
70 King Street
Chappaqua, New York
Shopping for a Cause
Start your holiday shopping and 20% will be donated to Making Headway
WHERE
ICD Contemporary Jewelry
75 South Greeley Avenue
Chappaqua, New York
WHEN
Thursday, December 10, 2015
2nd Annual Horace Greeley Athlete Walkathon
Sponsored by the Sports Boosters
Benefiting Team G – The Gardner Marks Foundation & Making Headway Foundation
WHERE
Horace Greeley High School Competition Field
Chappaqua, NY
WHEN
Sunday, November 8, 2015 / 11:00am – 1:00pm
Comedy for a Cause
WHERE
Brokerage Comedy Club
Bellmore, NY
WHEN
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 / 7:30pm-9:00pm
Brian McCabe Drive for a Cure Golf Outing
WHERE
Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Course
Bronx, NY
WHEN
Monday, October 5, 2015
Annual Yacht Cruise for Patient Families
WHEN
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Sparkle for a Cause
WHERE
Crabtree’s Kittle House
Eleven Kittle Road
Chappaqua, NY
WHEN
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
HPH Bowlathon
WHERE
Homefield Bowl
938 Saw Mill River Rd.
WHEN
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Family Fun Day for Patient Families
WHERE
Life the Place to Be
Ardsley, NY
WHEN
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Nicky and Thomas Docu Memorial Golf Outing
WHERE
Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Course
Bronx, NY
WHEN
Friday, June 5, 2015
One Life Club of Scarsdale High School
SPIN A THON
WHERE
Flywheel
828 Scarsdale Avenue
Scarsdale, NY
WHEN
Sunday, May 17, 2015 / Arrive at 12:45pm
Winter Show – Catch Me!
Making Headway invites you to an afternoon of awesome acrobatics and astonishing acts with Flip FabriQue, the witty, wild and wonderful troupe direct from Quebec City, Canada!
WHERE
The New Victory Theater
209 West 42nd Street
Between 7th and 8th Avenuesbr
New York City
WHEN
Sunday, March 29, 2015 / 12:00pm
3rd Annual Brian McCabe Drive for a Cure Golf Outing
WHERE
Split Rock and Pelham Bay Golf Course
870 Shore Drive
Bronx, NY 10464
WHEN
Monday, October 6, 2014 / 7:00am Registration & Breakfast
National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day
This is the second annual event to raise awareness about this rare disease.
WHEN
Friday, September 26, 2014
A Day in the Park to Honor Holly Kensicki Lind
WHERE
Sherwood Island State Park
Sherwood Island Connector
Westport, CT 06880
WHEN
Saturday, September 20, 2014 / 10:00am Registration opens / 11:00am Opening Ceremony
Sparkle for a Cause
WHERE
Crabtree’s Kittle House
11 Kittle Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514
WHEN
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 / 6:00pm
September ALL MONTH
Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month Please share your stories on social media and help us raise awareness.
Please join us for a wonderful event in support for Making Headway Foundation. The evening will include a diversity of beautiful music from a variety of talented musicians, as well as appetizers, refreshments, and raffle drawings.
Donations of $25 per person are requested and 100% of the proceeds will go to Making Headway Foundation’s programs of care and comfort for children with brain and spinal cord tumors.
Finding Hope in Music 2014
WHERE
CAVO Lounge
42-18 31st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11103
WHEN
Sunday, April 06, 2014 / 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Annual Winter Show
WHERE
Bello Mania
New Victory Theater
NY, NY
WHEN
Sunday, April 6, 2014 / 12 Noon
Death of a Salesman
A stage production will be performed. Snacks and beverages available. The tax deductible portion of your ticket purchase is the difference between the fair market value of the tickets and the amount you pay. A receipt will be mailed to you documenting this information.
WHERE
Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts
2222 Hewlett Avenue
Merrick, NY 11566
WHEN
Saturday, March 1, 2014 / 8:00pm
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