What Is Fred’s Team?

As the official running program of MSK, we are dedicated to advancing MSK’s mission of ending cancer for life with every mile and every dollar.
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Imagine a world without cancer 

With Fred’s Team, every runner has the opportunity to add more meaning to their miles by raising money for cancer research at MSK. 

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100% of every dollar fuels cancer research

Fred’s Team runners choose a type of cancer research to support with their fundraising. All money raised is awarded to MSK doctors and scientists who are world-leading experts in their fields.  

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Funding from Fred’s Team supports new treatments and lifesaving advances that bring hope to people with cancer worldwide.  

Established in 1995

For nearly three decades, Fred’s Team runners have been making an impact that goes far beyond the finish line. Together, we imagine a world without cancer. 

Who is Fred?

Our namesake, Fred Lebow, ran as a way to fight back against his own cancer diagnosis and make a difference for others by raising money for MSK.
Fred’s Team was established in 1995 to honor Fred and the legacy he built by using marathon running as a way to support cancer research. Fred was a co-founder of the New York City Marathon and served as president of New York Road Runners for over 20 years.
About MSK

The people of MSK are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life.

As MSK’s official running program, Fred’s Team supports lifesaving cancer research at MSK with 100% of every dollar raised.
MSK is home to experts in more than 400 types of cancer, including ones so rare that many hospitals have never cared for people with these diseases. 100% of Fred's Team funding allows MSK to continue making scientific discoveries and therapeutic breakthroughs that transform how people with cancer are treated worldwide.

Be part of Fred’s Team

There are many great ways to get involved. Learn about our events and other opportunities to make an impact on cancer research at MSK.
Run in an official Fred’s Team event
We offer a limited number of charity entries for the TCS New York City Marathon, United Airlines NYC Half, TCS London Marathon, and BMW Berlin Marathon.
Run in any race with Fred’s Team
Raise money for cancer research at MSK with your next 5K, marathon, triathlon, or any race you have on your calendar. Sign up for your race, then register with Fred’s Team to start fundraising.
Start an online fundraising page
Create a fundraising page to celebrate a special occasion, to give back on your birthday, or for any reason at all! Every dollar you raise will support new breakthroughs in cancer care.  
Donate
Know someone running with Fred’s Team? Search for a participant or team to donate directly to their fundraising page, or make a gift to our General Fund in support of pediatric cancer research.
Fred's Team is here to help.
If you have any questions or need help fundraising with Fred’s Team, email us or reach out to your Fred’s Team contact.
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