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2025 Team Lydia Charity Golf Tournament
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Golf to Benefit Osteosarcoma Research

Lydia was first diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age 7, and then again at age 9. While she is now cancer-free and thriving, Lydia and her family are determined to help others facing this devastating bone cancer. To make a lasting impact, the Alwan family and their dedicated support network — Team Lydia — partnered with the Osteosarcoma Institute and hosted their 3rd annual golf tournament, which rallied their community to raise awareness and funds for pediatric osteosarcoma research.

This year, the tournament was a wonderful day filled with golf, celebration, and hope. Friends, family, and supporters came together for friendly competition on the course, shared laughter at the reception and raffle, and reflected on how far we’ve come in the fight against osteosarcoma. One of the most meaningful moments of the day was celebrating Lydia being four years cancer-free—a milestone that reminds us exactly why this event matters. Her strength and joy continue to inspire everyone who tees up and gives to make a difference.

Together, we were able to raise over $68,300 at the tournament, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Team Lydia Osteosarcoma Science Fund, which advances expert-driven research through The Osteosarcoma Institute. Every dollar goes directly toward groundbreaking osteosarcoma studies, including new projects and clinical trials aimed at developing urgently needed treatments. Your generous support fuels innovation and brings hope to children and adolescents battling osteosarcoma, helping to improve outcomes for patients like Lydia.

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Thank You for Your Support

“Lydia is now nearly four years cancer free. We are so grateful for the time we have been gifted and continue to share her story to not only spread awareness and to give other families hope who are facing the same battle, but to ultimately create change.” Jessica Alwan, Lydia’s mom

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Osteosarcoma Statistics

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Osteosarcoma is the most common childhood bone cancer.

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No new treatments have been approved for osteosarcoma patients in 40 years.

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1 in 3 children with osteosarcoma will not survive.

About the Osteosarcoma Institute

Our Strategy

Globally estimated, there are over 26,000 new cases of osteosarcoma diagnosed each year, with 1,000 being diagnosed in the US, but treatment options haven’t advanced in 40 years. To find a cure for osteosarcoma, we have to collaborate, innovate, and translate around the most promising science.

Our Mission

The Osteosarcoma Institute’s mission is to dramatically increase treatment options and survival rates in osteosarcoma patients through identifying and funding the most promising and breakthrough osteosarcoma clinical trials and science.