Legends of Science and Surfing
Join us for Legends of Science and Surfing, where groundbreaking science meets legendary surfing. Connect with world-renowned surfers, leading-edge scientists, philanthropists and industry leaders for a uniquely San Diego celebration to advance lifesaving cancer research at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health.
Save the date: Aug. 20 and 21, 2027
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 discovery and advanced therapies for patients who need them most.
Legends of Science Industry and Academia Oncology Symposium
Join us for the Legends of Science Industry and Academia Oncology Symposium, bringing together internationally recognized experts discussing leading-edge cancer research.
Legends of Surfing Invitational
The tradition continues at Scripps Pier. Bring your beach gear for the Legends of Surfing Invitational, featuring legendary surfers from around the world.
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 $14 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!
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
