Fightstrong Honors

The Legacy Award

The Legacy Award was created to honor a life that has left a lasting impact—one that continues to be felt far beyond the individual themselves. It recognizes those who have faced cancer with strength, love, and a perspective that changed the lives of others, and whose story continues to inspire even after their journey. This award is not just about remembrance—it is about carrying forward a legacy that deserves to be seen, heard, and never forgotten.

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Who We Honor

Each year, Fightstrong Foundation honors one individual through the Legacy Award, recognizing a story that has created a meaningful and lasting imprint on their family, community, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing them. This individual is remembered not only for their fight, but for who they were at their core—the way they loved, supported others, and showed strength through it all. Their legacy lives on through the people they impacted and the way their story continues to inspire others today.

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Celebration On Our Biggest Stage

The Legacy Award is presented during the Fightstrong Foundation Golf Outing, where we take a moment to pause and reflect on a life that continues to shape our mission. Surrounded by our community, we share their story in a way that honors both their journey and the impact they left behind. This is one of the most emotional and meaningful moments of the event, serving as a reminder that while someone may no longer be with us, their presence is still deeply felt.

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Our Thoughtful Process

The selection of the Legacy Award recipient is handled with deep care and respect, working closely with families and loved ones to ensure their story is told in the most authentic and meaningful way. We look for individuals whose impact extended beyond themselves—those who brought strength to others, created lasting memories, and left behind something greater than their own journey. Every decision is made with the intention of honoring that legacy the right way.

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The Meaning Behind the Award

The Legacy Award represents the idea that a person’s impact does not end with their journey—it continues through every life they’ve touched. It is about remembering the strength they showed, the love they gave, and the way they made others feel. It is about honoring a story that still lives on. At Fightstrong, we believe these legacies deserve to be carried forward, because they continue to inspire, guide, and remind us what it truly means to live with purpose.

Our Past Honorees

The Medina Family

2025 Honoree

Royalty Jackson

2025 Honoree

Michelle Albanese

2024 Honoree

Andrew Aubry

2024 Honoree