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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
Find out moreA big thank you to everyone who came out to Rock Sarcoma Out at the Open Stage Club in Coral Gables, FL. The funds you helped raise will go towards research to improve outcomes for childhood cancer patients. Thank you to ALL the amazing bands who came out & shared their talents Rock Sarcoma Out was the first annual concert featuring
Find out moreThis event was held at The Tank Brewing Co. in Miami, FL. The goal of the evening was to continue to raise awareness & funding, bring attention & new followers to the Foundation, remember & honor Sebastian, & celebrate our wonderful friendship with all of you. Thank you for making it so special & such
Find out moreWe 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.
Find out moreWe 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
Find out moreOur 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, &
Find out moreOur 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 &
Find out moreOn August 27th, SebastianStrong partnered with Chipotle for a fundraiser. What an amazing show of support! What a great community of friends & family! Thank you to Chipotle and the over 200 people who came out on a rainy Sunday to enjoy some tasty Mexican food, good conversation, the company of friends – new &
Find out moreThanks to a very special group of people, the SebastianStrong Foundation was given the opportunity to raise funds for childhood cancer awareness & research through the efforts of the Castaways Against Cancer (www.castawaysagainstcancer.com). Each year, for the past 18 years, a group of paddlers launch off in their kayaks from Key Biscayne, FL for a
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