Thumbs Up for a Cure - Kids Decide!
- September 5, 2026
- 4pm-6:30pm
- Longhouse Reserve, East Hampton, NY
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Kids take the lead judging cancer innovation and shaping the future of pediatric care
Thumbs Up for a Cure is a one-of-a-kind event where children take the lead, asking bold, honest questions to biotech innovators developing new treatments for pediatric cancers, and casting their votes with a simple thumbs up or thumbs down.
Their voices cut through complexity, bringing clarity, urgency, and heart to the innovations that matter most, while the audience is invited to weigh in through their donations – directly supporting the most promising breakthroughs on the Music Beats Cancer platform.
The evening will feature a special musical performance by renowned, Grammy-nominated jazz artist Yosvany Terry, creating a powerful setting where innovation, community, and culture come together in support of children with cancer.
Featured
Liz Rubin
Master of Ceremonies
Chris Grant
Host of Kids Q&A
Yosvany Terry
Jazz Performer
Partnered Patients Voices
Tough2Gether is a powerful advocate for children and families affected by DIPG and other pediatric brain cancers, championing innovative approaches that offer new hope where treatment options remain limited. Through their involvement in Thumbs Up for a Cure, children whose lives have been impacted by childhood brain cancer will take center stage, engaging directly with biotech innovators during the Q&A session. Their thoughtful and often difficult questions will challenge founders to explain the science, potential impact, and promise behind their technologies in a way that is both meaningful and accessible. By giving these young voices a platform, Tough2Gether helps ensure that the patients and families most affected by these diseases remain at the heart of innovation.
The Venue
Nestled among 16 acres of breathtaking gardens, sculpture, and natural beauty in East Hampton, LongHouse Reserve is a place where art, nature, and community come together to inspire new possibilities. Its mission of fostering creativity, connection, and meaningful dialogue makes it the perfect setting for Thumbs Up for a Cure, an event dedicated to supporting innovative solutions for childhood cancer. Just as LongHouse celebrates bold ideas and visionary thinking, Thumbs Up for Cancer will spotlight pioneering biotech innovators working to create a brighter future for children and families facing cancer. Together, the event and venue create a powerful environment where hope, imagination, and innovation can flourish.
Who Supports Us
Thumbs Up for a Cure Sponsorship Opportunities
Supporting the Next Generation of Childhood Cancer Innovation
Sponsorship Levels
Champion for a Cure Presenting Sponsor
(Exclusive – 1 Available)
$40,000
As the exclusive Presenting Sponsor, your organization will be recognized as the leading supporter of Thumbs Up for a Cure and its mission to accelerate innovative solutions for childhood cancer.
Benfits Include
- Exclusive naming rights: Thumbs Up for a Cure presented by [Sponsor]
- Premier logo placement on all event materials, signage, website, invitations, and social media
- Recognition in all media outreach and press releases
- Opportunity to provide welcome remarks during the event
- VIP seating for up to 12 guests
- Featured recognition during the children’s Q&A and award presentation
- Dedicated social media spotlight before and after the event
- Inclusion in post-event impact report and donor communications
Innovation Champion Sponsor
(Up to 3 Available)
$25,000
Support the groundbreaking biotech innovators presenting their solutions for pediatric cancers and help elevate the conversation around promising new therapies.
Benfits Include
- Prominent logo placement on event materials and signage
- Recognition as an Innovation Champion throughout the program
- VIP seating for up to 8 guests
- Recognition from the stage during the event
- Featured mention in social media and event communications
- Opportunity to participate in the presentation of the “Thumbs Up” award
- Inclusion in post-event impact report
Hope & Impact Sponsor
(Up to 5 Available)
$15,000
Help amplify the voices of children and families affected by cancer while supporting the next generation of cancer-fighting innovations.
Benfits Include
- Logo placement on event signage, website, and event program
- VIP seating for up to 6 guests
- Recognition during event remarks
- Social media acknowledgment before and after the event
- Inclusion in event communications and post-event impact report
- Recognition as a supporter of childhood cancer innovation