On August 24, we will come together at the Firestone Country Club for a day where a round of golf can help fight cancer and find cures. It is a day to cultivate lasting business relationships with clients, prospects and area business leaders.
This year, the Akron-Canton Golf Classic is celebrating its 3rd year of saving lives on Firestone’s South Course; having raised over $235,000 in 2025 and $434,000 since inception to help fund the mission of the American Cancer Society.
About Firestone Country Club: Firestone Country Club is home to 54 holes of championship golf, highlighted by he historic South Course, which as hosted professional tournaments since 1954. Over the decades, the Club has welcomed some of the game’s biggest events, including three PGA Championships, a Senior PGA Championship, the World Series of Golf, and the WGC Invitational
As the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, discovery, and patient support, the American Cancer Society has made significant contributions to the fight against cancer over the last 110 years. We advocate for lifesaving policy changes, promote healthy lifestyles to help prevent cancer, and provide information, answers, and support to people in every community who have been touched by cancer. We also research cancer and its causes to find more answers and better treatment.
Yet, there is still work to be done – which is why we are so glad you have joined us! The American Cancer Society continues to work tirelessly to fund research and provide support for all types of cancer. And thanks to your generous support, we work to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Every cancer. Every life.
Impact and Vision
For more than 10 decades, the American Cancer Society has been dedicated to pursuing better outcomes for every cancer, every life. Today, more people are surviving cancer than ever before, but there is still work to be done. Join us, support us, and help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
towards cancer research
winning scientists received research funding
through all patient support initiatives in 2024
