Our 2014 Annual Report

Our 2014 Annual Report

Who reads an Annual Report? Not many, I’d assume. But I hope you’ll read this one, because I promise, it’s worth it. This isn’t an ordinary Annual Report, filled with industry jargon and confusing numbers. This is a document written from the...
A Goodbye to Our Friend Michael

A Goodbye to Our Friend Michael

Last week I heard the news that our friend and one of Tap Cancer Out’s first and biggest supporters, Michael Durbin, had passed away after a long bout with cancer. I first met Michael at the IBJJF New York Open in the early days of Tap Cancer Out​. He was full...
Tap Cancer Out Donates $100,000 to St. Baldrick’s in 2014

Tap Cancer Out Donates $100,000 to St. Baldrick’s in 2014

Funds raised and donated by Tap Cancer Out to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation directly support the research that is racing to find treatment and a cure for heroes like Chase, who is bravely battling brain cancer. Read about his story here. Since 2012, Brazilian...
Tap Cancer Out Honored with Chairman’s Citation

Tap Cancer Out Honored with Chairman’s Citation

After a brilliant partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society from 2011 to 2013 in which we donated $86,000, we inevitably had to move onto a new partner. But it was our pleasure and honor to join them earlier this July when we were presented with the...
TCO Founder Jon Thomas Speaks at TEDxSpringfield

TCO Founder Jon Thomas Speaks at TEDxSpringfield

Our origin stories are what defines us. Superman, Batman, Spiderman—all our heroes, real and make believe, come from somewhere. Many of these stories feature hardship, loss and even failure. Tap Cancer Out’s story is no different. In October of 2013, Tap Cancer...

Our Gift to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Fairfield, CT – July 2, 2012 – Tap Cancer Out, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, recently completed their first yearlong beneficiary fundraising campaign by presenting a check for $22,658.11 to the Leukemia &...