Dawn Cole
"I am very thankful that I have a strong support network of family, friends, co-workers, and soccer teammates and friends. That support will be important in helping me get through this, so I can get back to the good health that I have always enjoyed."

SUE BARE
While other 74-year-old folks are playing shuffleboard or knitting sweaters, Sue Bare is out showing younger people how marathons are done.

JEREMY McCONNELLHave you ever met a teenager that makes you feel at ease in his presence? One that speaks with the grace and kindness of someone far beyong his years?

JAKE KIMMEL
Jake Kimmel started from humble beginnings, but with a strong belief in himself and support from a mentor, Jake worked hard and was met with success.  Now this father, grandfather and great grandfather, & entrepreneur is tackling a rare blood disorder with the same passion and vigor he was born with.

JACK FRANTZ
Jack is 8 years old.  On December 17, 2003, Jack was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).  

SUZANNE SALAZAR
The smile Suzanne Salazar wears is as big as her family. In a recent visit with the seventh grade student, she happily shared how her family has gotten bigger with the adoption of Michael into the family.

CAMERON STEWART
Hi.  My name is Cameron Jakob Stewart and I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL.) on June 15, 2000. 

CARISSA LANE
My name is Carissa Lane and I am 15 years old. I'm a sophomore at Oak Ridge Highschool. I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) on August 11th 2005.

VICKI HAYNES
I am in remission from having Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. I have been in remission since July of 2000. I wentthrough six months of chemotherapy and having spent the last six years overcoming and dealing with the sides affects of the disease and treatments.

LAURIE SHIMIZU
"While laying face down on the examination table, images of my two-year old daughter bombarded my brain"...

SOPHIA PANTIS
In June of 2003, at the age of 19 months, Sofia was diagnosed with pre-B cell Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL).

ABDUL SARANI
I was diagnosed in May 1997 with Hairy Cell Leukemia. I went through chemotherapy, radiation, shots, and blood transfusions. All these treatments worked for a certin amount of time AND THEN STOPPED WORKING.

ALLISON STEELE
For some, being called a "Drama Queen" would be an insult, but not for 14-year-old Allison Steele.

Tournament Committee

Pam Jones, Founder and Chair

Terri Berbena-U'Ren

Tracy Brown

Deidre Bryant, Chair, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Barbara Cross

Wendy DiGiorno

Helen Duncan

Christine Fletcher

Lisa Hershey

Julia Himovitz

Kerry Martin

Michelle Mussutto

Becky Post

Jae Scott

Joel Strehle