This fight is bigger than any of us.

Haymakers for Hope is a cancer-fighting 501(c)3 like no other, powered by ass-kicking do-gooders who are up to the challenge.

As a cancer survivor, I wanted to do my part to support cancer research. Haymakers for Hope is an impactful, once-in-a-lifetime experience that gives everyday people the opportunity to KO cancer.”
-Co-founder
Julie Anne Kelly

Our Impact

Since 2011, Haymakers for Hope has been empowering ordinary people to rise to a competitive challenge while raising funds for cancer research, care, awareness, and survivorship.

Whether through our signature boxing program, a charity road race, golf outing or polar plunge, we help people put up a fight against cancer and be transformed in the process.

Quick hits from Haymakers

$25 Million+

Raised

For organizations fighting cancer

1,200

alumni

From Haymakers boxing events

43

Boxing events

Held since 2011

175+

organizations

Have received financial support

Who we fund

Since the first brawl in 2011, Haymakers for Hope events have raised millions for cancer-related causes. Participants can support an approved cancer-focused organization of their choice, or direct their fundraising toward one of our primary beneficiaries.

100% of straight donations raised by fighters support cancer-focused organizations while ticket and sponsor proceeds support Haymakers operations, growth and special initiatives such as our Fight Continued - Patient Programming