The Washington Nationals and Nationals Philanthropies, the club’s official charitable arm, are teaming up with Amanda Kuhl, wife of starting pitcher Chad Kuhl, to strike out breast cancer.
Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine doctor's visit earlier this year and soon after underwent a double mastectomy before beginning chemotherapy in late April. As Mother’s Day approaches, the Kuhls have partnered with Nationals Philanthropies to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer treatment and research. Click here to learn more about their story.
Since launching on April 28, “Cancer Isn’t Kuhl” has raised nearly $30,000 for local nonprofits Breast Care for Washington DC and The Previvor with more chances for fans to show their support on Sunday, May 14, as the Nationals face the New York Mets for a Mother’s Day matinee. Proceeds from the game’s 5050 Raffle will benefit the campaign, with early bird prizes including pink “bloom” baseballs signed by Chad. Nationals players’ significant others are also stepping up to the plate, hosting a Favorite Things Basket Raffle during Sunday’s game. Raffle tickets can be purchased in person in the Center Field Plaza or online at nats4good.org with all proceeds going directly to the two beneficiary organizations. Fans can also donate directly at give.nats4good.org/CancerIsntKuhl.
“My goal throughout this journey is to be as transparent as I can be, to help bring this life-threatening disease to the forefront and help get people as much care as we can,” Amanda said. “I’m so thankful for all the love and support we’ve received, and want to make sure others in the D.C. area can get the care they need and deserve to prevent and fight breast cancer.”
The Kuhls’ story hits especially close to home in Washington, D.C., where the latest CDC statistics show the District leading the nation in both breast cancer incidence rates and mortality rates.
Breast Care for Washington DC is a local organization dedicated to breaking down barriers that prevent low-income, medically underserved communities in the region from receiving high-quality breast care, particularly in Wards 7 and 8, regions the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy and its families call home.
The Previvor is a national nonprofit hub for breast cancer previvors, survivors, caretakers and their families as they navigate breast health decisions surrounding genetic testing, mastectomy, reconstruction and beyond.
For more, visit give.nats4good.org/CancerIsntKuhl.