Nelson Hwang created the David Hwang Foundation in 1996 in memory of his brother who left this world prematurely as a result of leukemia. Although he was only seventeen at the time of his death, David touched everyone he came in contact with, whether it was his smile, his sense of humor or giving himself when no one thought he had anything left to give.

David was an active athlete and sports enthusiast before the onset of the disease, playing football and golf. Even while he was battling cancer, he still enjoyed playing golf and watching various sports, especially his beloved Dallas Cowboys. The David Hwang Memorial Golf Tournament is an event that honors David's memory as well as represents the love he had for sports.

The David Hwang Foundation is a nonprofit, tax exempt charitable organization dedicated to assisting children with cancer.

The David Hwang Foundation raises funds to support organizations that provide assistance in pediatric cancer research to make a difference for those children. The David Hwang Foundation performs these roles through fundraising and philanthropy in order to:

• Help families with children that have been diagnosed with cancer
• Assist in financial aspects concerning the actual treatment of the child diagnosed with cancer
• To support groups and organizations that work to improve the quality of life of pediatric cancer patients