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.
A woman and man, both wearing orange T-shirts with the words “Fred’s Team,” flash victory signs and thumbs-ups mid-race.

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. 

A woman wearing an orange Fred’s Team T-shirt gives a thumbs-up in front of a Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center sign.
In addition to running marathons with Fred's Team, Panagiota started a tradition of running to MSK each year on August 31 to celebrate the anniversary of her being declared cancer-free.
See her story
A man wearing an orange T-shirt with “Fred’s Team” and “Kevin” written on it flexes his arms mid-run, an victorious look on his face.
Since joining Fred’s Team in 2016, Kevin has completed 13 marathons and raised over $73,000 for cancer research at MSK.
Read Kevin’s story
A woman in an orange tank top with “Fred’s Team” and “Dana” written on it runs with her fists in the air, wearing a joyful, proud smile.
MSK nurse Dana cares for people with cancer with compassion and dedication every day. She runs as part of Fred’s Team to support research she knows will save lives.
Meet Dana

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.

Learn more about Fred Lebow
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.

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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 with us
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.
Join Fred’s Team
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.  
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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.
Make a donation
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.
Fred’s Team
call 800-876-7522