Louisville City FC and five local charity partners are teaming up on Aug. 27 to bring the first Cancer Awareness Night to Louisville Slugger Field. As LouCity hosts the Bethlehem Steel for the Saturday night match, a portion of each ticket purchased using the promo code “Cancer2016” will be donated back to the club’s partners.
“We are excited to partner with local charities to help raise awareness and funds to go toward cancer treatment, research and support groups” said Louisville City FC president Amanda Duffy. “As the club works hand in hand with local organizations, we hope these efforts can help those affected by cancer escape the day-to-day fight by enjoying the events leading up to Cancer Awareness Night and the match itself.”
Charity partners include Baptist Health Cancer Care, Kosair Children’s Hospital, Gilda’s Club of Louisville, The V Foundation for Cancer Research and Colon Cancer Prevention Project. Other charities will be in attendance as well.
Leading up to the game, charity partners will hold awareness events of their own attended by LouCity players or staff. See more information on each below.
Cancer care at Baptist Health means meeting the needs of our patients, as well as staying at the forefront of cancer research and education. We provide total cancer care for patients and take a team approach from physicians, oncology nurses, nutritional therapists, radiation therapists, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, to chaplains plus many others. Having the latest information available not only helps physicians diagnose and treat cancer more effectively, it helps patients and families understand what they are about to face – together. For more information on Cancer Care at Baptist Health please visit www.baptisthealth.com/cancer.
In support of that mission, the Baptist Health Foundation Greater Louisville raises funds to help our physicians, staff and other care providers go beyond the medical needs of our patients by improving our care and enhancing our communities.
As Kentucky and Southern Indiana’s only full-service, free-standing pediatric hospital, Kosair Children’s Hospital is proud to be a service to this community. Specialists offer comprehensive pediatric care, including a full range of services for congenital and acquired heart disease, cancer care, neurosciences, spine and orthopedic care, and neonatal care. Kosair Children’s Hospital offers three convenient locations for emergency services 365 days a year and more than 20 pediatric physician office locations. For more information, or to find a pediatrician near you, call (502) 629-KIDS.
Living with cancer is not a choice. How you live with it is. The programming at Gilda’s Club Louisville is an essential complement to medical care, offering 100-plus free offerings that include monthly support and networking groups, lectures, workshops, education and social activities. Gilda’s Club Louisville is a place where men, women and children living with all types of cancer join with others to give and receive the benefits of love and laughter.
Please visit Gilda’s Club Louisville’s website, www.gildasclublouisville.org, or call (502) 583-0075 for more information.
The V Foundation for Cancer Research
Jim Valvano’s dream of finding a cure for cancer is one shared by millions. Although we have not yet achieved this goal, every day we get a little bit closer and will continue to honor his inspiring words: “Don’t Give Up…Don’t Ever Give Up!”
Event: International Market Place
What: Silent auction
When: Saturday, Oct. 15
Where: Tennis Club at Springhurst
Colon Cancer Prevention Project
The Colon Cancer Prevention Project is the only non-profit in Kentucky and Southern Indiana focused on ending colon cancer. This disease is the leading cancer killer among non-smoking men and women, but it’s incredibly preventable with screenings. The Project’s work includes education, advocacy, health systems improvement and survivor support.
Event: 11th Annual Kicking Butt 5K
What: 5K complete with music, refreshments, a Healthy Village, a kids area, and more
When: Saturday, Aug. 20
Where: Iroquois Park
For information about tickets, sponsorships and how to get involved with Louisville City’s Cancer Awareness Night contact Campbell Brewer at (502) 384-8799 ext. 108 or cbrewer@louisvillecityfc.com.
