Participate
Play in the Classic.
Join us on May 28, 2027 and help make every round count.
25
Tournament years of community impact
Our Cause
One round. One community. One shared goal.
The Colon Cancer Classic charity golf tournament brings golfers, sponsors, families and friends together in Eagle, Idaho to support the fight against colorectal cancer. The event began in 2001 and has grown through 25 tournament years into a tradition built around friendship, remembrance and meaningful support for cancer research and care.
It is a day on the course with a purpose far beyond the scorecard.
Donor Impact
Every contribution moves the mission forward.
Player participation, sponsorships and donations help fund colorectal cancer research, awareness, screening and care through St. Luke's Cancer Institute.
2001
First tournament held
Nearly $800K
Raised for St. Luke's Cancer Institute
$27,600
Presented to St. Luke's Health Foundation in 2026
55
Treasure Valley patients under 50 enrolled in the research study since 2021
A Visible Result
Turning tournament day into real support.
At the 2026 event, tournament organizers presented St. Luke's Health Foundation with a $27,600 contribution — one visible example of how players, sponsors and supporters translate a day of golf into meaningful support for the mission.
Support the MissionResearch in Action
Helping answer why colon cancer is rising in younger adults.
St. Luke's Health System is one of only two hospitals west of the Mississippi participating in a major Dana-Farber Cancer Institute study examining the increase in colorectal cancer among adults under 50. Tournament support has helped fund this work.
Researchers are examining lifestyle, medical history, genetics and other possible influences to better understand what may be driving the trend.
55
Treasure Valley patients under age 50 enrolled in the study since 2021.
Screen at 45
Recommended colorectal cancer screening now begins at age 45 for average-risk adults.
Sponsor
Put your brand behind the mission.
Support a highly visible community event while helping fund the fight against colorectal cancer.
Donate
Support the mission.
You can make an impact even if you cannot join us on the course.
The Legacy Continues
From the Brian Olson Memorial to the Colon Cancer Classic.
Brian Olson died from colorectal cancer in 2000 at age 39, leaving behind two young sons. A longtime Hewlett-Packard employee and active community member, Brian inspired friends and colleagues to create the tournament in his memory.
The first tournament was held in 2001. The event has now reached 25 tournament years, with the 2020 tournament skipped because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Colon Cancer Classic carries that history forward with a broader name and mission while preserving the friendships, remembrance and sense of purpose that have defined the event since the beginning.
Brian Olson with his two young sons.
About
About the Colon Cancer Classic.
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The people make the Classic.
Golf is the setting. Community, friendship and shared purpose are what make the day memorable.
Partners in the Fight
Thank you to our sponsors.
The Classic is possible because businesses, community partners and individuals contribute time, services, prizes and financial support.
Friday • May 28, 2027
Join us at BanBury Golf Course.
Golf. Community. Remembrance. Research. A shared commitment to changing the story of colorectal cancer.
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