WHO WE ARE. OUR MISSION
Sails Up 4 Cancer’s mission statement really says it all. “SU4C is a non-profit organization dedicated to funding education, prevention, care, and cure for all types of cancer through the art and enjoyment of sailing.” Help support the SU4C Spinnaker Fund with direct financial assistance for those battling cancer.
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital accepts gift from Sails Up 4 Cancer
From left: Kevin Torres, MD, associate chief medical officer, L+M Hospital; Bob Davis, founder and CEO Sails Up 4 Cancer; CT River One Design Regatta chairs Anne Edgley, Ruth Emblin and Carter Gowrie; Patrick Green, president and CEO, L+M Hospital; Alice Soscia, director of development, L+M Hospital; Catherine McCarthy, social work coordinator – Oncology, Smilow Cancer Hospital in Waterford; Mary Ann Nash, administrative director Oncology, L+M Hospital; Shannon Christian, vice president, Nursing, L+M Hospital.
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LATEST PRESS
Connecticut Spring Boat Show Raises Record $33,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer Despite Challenging Weather
Chris Szepessy, Windcheck Magazine Posted on August 19, 2026 Essex, CT (August 18, 2026) – Despite challenging weather which made for slightly lower attendance vs previous years, the 2026 Connecticut Spring Boat Show raised a record-breaking $33,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer (SU4C), surpassing all previous fundraising totals for
SU4C/Mudhead Benefit Cup Earns Silver Level Clean Regatta Certification
Sails Up 4 Cancer is thrilled to share that our partners at the Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association have earned Silver Level Clean Regatta Certification from Sailors for the Sea for the Mudhead Benefit Cup. This recognition celebrates the Mudhead Benefit Cup’s
2025 Creating Hope Gala
Thank you to all who attended the second annual Creating Hope Gala! Scroll through our image gallery below.