A Strong Fighter Award

Celebrating those who have completed their fight with cancer — and continue to inspire others with the strength, hope, and resilience they carried through it all. These individuals are a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is light ahead.

Celebrating Strength

Beyond Survival

Starting in 2025, Fightstrong will proudly recognize individuals who have completed their cancer treatment with courage, heart, and a fighting spirit that never wavered. These recipients, who were supported by Fightstrong throughout their journey, represent what it truly means to fight strong — not just by overcoming the physical battle, but by doing so with unwavering resilience, hope, and grace.

At our annual summer event, we honor them with the A Strong Fighter Award — a symbol of strength, survival, and the community that stood beside them. This recognition isn’t just about finishing treatment. It’s about the way they carried themselves through the hardest days, the energy they brought to every step of their fight, and the light they continue to shine for others still in the battle. Their stories are proof that strength doesn’t come from never falling — it comes from rising again, stronger, every time.

Who We Honor

Any individual supported by Fightstrong who completes their cancer treatment within the year. Whether they’re a child, teen, or adult, each fighter who reaches this milestone is honored.

When We Celebrate

Each July at our annual Fightstrong Foundation Golf Outing & Celebration Event, surrounded by the community that stood behind them.

How Recognition Works

Our team thoughtfully considers every individual we’ve had the privilege of supporting who has completed their cancer journey. While we would love to recognize every fighter, beginning in 2025, our goal is to honor 15 to 20 individuals each year — with one honoree invited to share a short speech during the celebration.

What the Award Means

Each recipient will be honored through a video tribute captured by The Victory Foundation in partnership with the Fightstrong Foundation. All honorees will also receive a personalized award in recognition of their strength and journey.

Walking Together

To make the evening more personal, each honoree will be paired with a representative from one of our top partners. This one-on-one connection gives partners a chance to see the impact of their support firsthand, while allowing families to share their journey with someone who helped make it possible. It's a moment of connection that brings our mission full circle.

The Sound of Survival

The cancer journey doesn’t end when treatment ends — but completing treatment is a major victory that deserves to be celebrated. This award reminds our recipients, their families, and our entire community that even through the darkest times, strength wins. It’s also a reminder to every family still in the fight: you're not alone, and your moment will come too.

Honorees & Video Coming Soon!

We are excited to begin sharing the incredible individuals who have received the A Strong Fighter Award — their stories, their victories, and the strength that carried them through. In the coming months, we’ll highlight each honoree and celebrate the impact they’ve made, both during their fight and beyond. Stay tuned as we continue to honor those who inspire us all to fight strong.