The 2025 Fall Tour is officially underway, and what an incredible start we’ve had so far! Our community continues to amaze us with its dedication, generosity, and fighting spirit both on and off the mats.
Raleigh, NC – September 6th
We kicked things off in Raleigh, NC, on September 6th, and the event was nothing short of amazing. Together, our fundraisers and supporters raised over $150,000, surpassing our original goal of $125,000!
- Top Overall Fundraiser: Rocco Musto (Carlson Gracie Plant City), who traveled all the way from Florida and raised an outstanding $5,352.
- Top Youth Fundraiser: Liam Smith (Kobukan Martial Arts), with $3,400 raised.
- Top Fundraising Team: Kobukan Martial Arts, whose 18 members raised an impressive $10,082.
TOP OVERALL FUNDRAISER: ROCCO MUSTO
TOP YOUTH FUNDRAISER: LIAM SMITH
TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM: KOBUKAN MARTIAL ARTS
Bethpage, NY – Long Island
Our second stop took us to Bethpage, New York, marking our second-ever tournament in the Long Island area. This year, the community came together to raise a jaw-dropping $141,000!
- Top Overall Fundraiser: Ronan Kelly (Vitor Shaolin BJJ), with an incredible $15,500 raised—earning him a trip to TCOasis in April 2026!
- Top Youth Fundraiser: Adriana Visentin (Hamptons Jiu-Jitsu), with $3,690 raised.
- Top Fundraising Team: Kyra’s Cancer Crushers (a coalition of Brox MMA, UNA BJJ, and Renzo Gracie Bayside), raising $15,780 across 23 members.
TOP OVERALL FUNDRAISER: RONAN KELLY
TOP YOUTH FUNDRAISER: ADRIANA VISENTIN
TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM: KYRA’S CANCER CRUSHERS
Charlotte, NC – No-Gi Showdown
Last weekend, we switched things up with a No-Gi-only tournament in Charlotte, NC—our second No-Gi event of 2025 and second time in Charlotte this year. The energy was electric, and the community raised over $46,000.
- Top Overall Fundraiser: Aaron Ayris (Cornelius Jiu-Jitsu Academy), who raised $5,288.
- Top Youth Fundraiser: Layne Maher (Carolina Combat Sports & Fitness), with $1,350 raised.
- Top Fundraising Team: Cornelius Jiu-Jitsu Academy, which rallied together to raise $10,675.
TOP OVERALL FUNDRAISER: AARON AYRIS
TOP YOUTH FUNDRAISER: LAYNE MAHER
TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM: CORNELIUS JIU-JITSU ACADEMY
What’s Next?
We’re just getting started! The tour rolls into Austin this weekend as we kick off October, followed by some of our biggest events of the year in Chicago, Philadelphia and Massachusetts. Registration is still open, and it’s not too late to sign up, hit the mats, and make a huge impact.
Thank you to every athlete, team, coach, and supporter who continues to fight for those in the fight of their lives. Together, we are tapping cancer out!