Get Your Company Involved
Join 60+ leading financial firms in EMF’s Distance Challenge and help raise $1.65M for the cancer community.
The EMF Distance Challenge (May 12–19) is a virtual, global event where employees walk, run, bike, or move—anywhere in the world—to leave cancer behind. Over 8 days, companies rally their teams around wellness, connection, and purpose.
Why Companies Participate
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Team Building: Unite employees across departments and locations
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Wellness: Promote healthy habits through movement
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Inclusion: Open to all fitness levels—walk, run, bike, or move
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Purpose: Engage everyone from CEOs to young professionals
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Friendly Competition: Track miles and compete as teams
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Impact: 100% of funds raised support EMF’s Innovation Fund, Discovery Fund, and SAMFund
Ways to Get Involved
Create a Team
Set up a company team at no cost—EMF can do it for you.
Sponsor
Sponsorship includes participant entries, brand visibility, and event recognition.
Cover the Cost
Offer free registration to employees with a company promo code.
What your company gets:
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Team Building: Unite employees across departments and locations around a shared goal
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Kick-Offs: In-person or virtual sessions hosted by EMF to engage and inspire your team
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SWAG: Branded materials to promote participation and excitement
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Dedicated Support: EMF staff available to guide your team and share best practices
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Competitive Platform: Track miles and compete internally while contributing to a company-wide goal
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Wellness & Engagement: Encourage movement and healthy habits for all fitness levels
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Exclusive Experiences: Invitations to Warm-Up Parties in Boston and NYC
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Recognition & Awards: Eligibility for Distance Challenge awards, including the NYSE Awards Ceremony (select sponsorships & winners)
Together We Can: Motivations Behind Company Participation
“EMF Distance Challenge is a great opportunity to bring people together to support an extremely important cause while fostering team spirit.”
- Margaret Flynn-Martin, Morgan Stanley
“EMF Distance Challenge is a great team-building activity—a cause everyone can rally around and engage with their colleagues in something other than work.”
-Kevin Johnson, Allspring Global Investments
