Legends of Science and Surfing
For more than 30 years, Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health has partnered with our community to Surf for a Cure. Together, we can make personalized cancer medicine a reality by advancing exceptional cancer science and medicine.
GIVE NOW2026 Legends of Science and Surfing Symposium and Surfing Invitational
Groundbreaking science and the thrill of surfing come together for a weekend unlike any other. Legends of Science and Surfing is a fusion of curiosity, innovation and passion that strives to advance the future of cancer research.
At Moores Cancer Center, we're transforming the landscape of cancer prevention, detection and care — one groundbreaking discovery at a time. Proceeds from Legends of Science and Surfing fuel the critical research that drives leading-edge scientific research and advanced therapies for patients that need them most.
Join us for the 33rd Annual Legends of Science and Surfing on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15 at Scripps Seaside Forum.
August 14 – Legends of Science Precision Oncology Symposium
August 14 (evening) – Legends of Science reception and musical entertainment
August 15 – Legends of Surfing Invitational and luau luncheon
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Belly Up Kickoff Party
The 2026 Legends of Science and Surfing season launched at Belly Up Tavern with an unforgettable evening celebrating community, surf culture and progress in cancer research taking place within Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health. Live music and powerful stories of impact helped build excitement for the upcoming Legends of Science Oncology Symposium and Legends of Surfing Invitational.
About the Legends of Science and Surfing
Since 1994, the San Diego community has come together at the annual Legends of Science and Surfing to Surf for a Cure. Thanks to robust donor support for Moores Cancer Center, we have raised more than $12 million in support of our efforts to deliver groundbreaking innovations that transform the lives of individuals with cancer through compassionate clinical care, inspired education and leading-edge research.
Join us and make your gift today!