What is Fred K's Cancer?

What is Fred K’s Cancer? We’re glad you asked. Fred K’s Cancer began in 2009 when we couldn’t find a proper event dedicated to raising money and awareness for Oral Cancer and Testicular Cancer. While the cancers may seem unrelated, there is a reason why we chose these particular diseases to support. Both of our fathers are named Fred (hence, Fred K’s Cancer) and are cancer survivors. Lisa’s father had been diagnosed with oral cancer in 2003 and Serena’s father had been diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2008.

Since we couldn’t find a satisfactory avenue through which we could support our fathers, we chose to organize an event ourselves. All donations raised through Fred K’s Cancer will be split between the Oral Cancer Foundation and Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation. Both foundations are registered 501(c) 3 non-profit charities. We hope to educate people about oral cancer, a disease in which they may not be familiar with, and the importance of self-examinations in order to catch testicular cancer at its earliest stages.

You may also be asking yourselves, why a baseball theme? We actively write a blog called “Traveling Baseball Babes” regarding our travels to the different MLB stadiums and news around the league. We’re hoping to use this forum as a platform to help raise awareness and donations to the cause. Both of our fathers are baseball fans, so we think coupling baseball with this event makes it more personal.

The 1st Annual Fred K's Cancer Event in June of 2010 at Cantiague Park was an enormous success, beating our fundraising goal of $2,000 by $400! In November 2010, Fred K's Cancer, Inc. became incorporated in New York State and in July 2011, a 501(c)3 public charity. We know that with the economy, things may be tighter than normal for many of us, but even if you can spare $5, it will truly make a difference. With your support and generosity, we can help strike out cancer together.

Please feel free to email us at travelingbaseballbabes@gmail.com if you have any questions. Any written communications can be sent to:

Traveling Baseball Babes
c/o Lisa Leone & Serena Ahne
PO Box 2165
New Hyde Park, NY 11040

2010 Fred K’s Cancer Event Details

Fred K’s Cancer is a rain or shine event (unlike in baseball, there will be no rain delays!) that will coincide with the Subway Series taking place at Yankees Stadium on June 20, 2010. The event will last from 8-11:00 am and take place at Cantiague Park in Hicksville, NY. The trail to be walked (for those who want to run, they are more than welcome to) is approximately 2 miles in length.

Itinerary:
8-9:00 am – Event Registration (where you will hand in your donations and receive your event t-shirts)
9-9:30 am – Event Kick-off
9:30-11:00 am – Walk

How do I donate?

Please send all donations to:

Traveling Baseball Babes
c/o Lisa Leone & Serena Ahne
PO Box 2165
New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Make checks payable to:
Fred K's Cancer, Inc.

With your donations, please print the following information on a separate piece of paper:
Your full name
Your email address
How you want your name to displayed on the website-
(First name, Full Name, or Anonymous)If you want your donation to be displayed on the website
If you are donating in memory of or in support of someone

To donate online:
Click Here

Visit www.firstgiving.com/fredkscancer  to get involved.

How do I get involved?

We’re welcoming anyone who’s willing to participate or volunteer for Fred K’s Cancer. We need volunteers to help set up and clean up before and after the event, man the registration table, sell fundraising items, and provide support to those walking the trail.

There will be a registration fee of $10 for those who’d like to walk. Children under the age of 10 are no charge. It can be sent via check, cash or money order.

If you’re interested in getting involved, please email (travelingbaseballbabes@gmail.com) us the following information:

Your full name
Your email address
Your t-shirt size (You *must* register in advance in order to receive a t-shirt)
Whether you'd like to walk or volunteer

You may also register to walk at our online fundraising website.