On the morning of June 9th, Oscar Ortiz, Executive Director of the SebastianStrong Foundation & Sebastian's Father, set off on a 160-mile, 7-day journey by sea to raise awareness & critically needed funding for childhood cancer research. Alongside 15 other kayakers, he faced thunderstorms, strong currents, wind, waves, and a scorching sun. While the journey

We had 2 groups who fundraised on their own for SebastianStrong in the month of February. Taylor Binder & Michael O'Brien ran the Sarasota Music Half Marathon & the Iron Maidens participated in the Spartan Sprint 2018. Combined, they raised nearly $10,000!!!  We can't thank them enough.

We are proud to announce that we awarded our first research grant, in the amount of $100,000, to the University of Miami's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in January. This money will be used specifically to fund research for less toxic, more targeted childhood cancer cures. This grant was only made possible because of the generous

Our Havana Paraiso Gala was held at Brothers & Brawlers in Miami’s Wynwood Art District. It was a fantastic night with friends, featuring live music from Miami’s own Spam Allstars, casino games, open bar, delicious latin-inspired foods, and a silent auction. Artwork was donated by well-known artists, including Humberto Benitez, Alejandro Mijares, George Rodez, &

Our 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk was held in our beautiful hometown of Miami Springs, FL, where Sebastian was born and raised. It included a morning filled with exercise, socializing, live music, food trucks, a DJ, face painting, and lots & lots of love and hope. With approximately 1000 supporters in attendance, including race participants &