Bob Hammer and Steven Seaweed met in 1999 while Bob
was in treatment for cancer, and headed off for Lance
Armstrong's "Ride For the Roses" event in Austin,
Texas. As cancer survivors, they headed Lance's call
for the "obligation of the cured" to help those who
are suffering from the disease. In 2005, they formed
the Have a Ball Foundation to directly benefit the
Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Today, the Have a Ball Foundation directly benefits
a host of cancer organizations. Last year, the Have a Ball
Foundation donated over $90,000.00 to 14 different
organizations.
A recap of the Have a Ball Foundation:
Our 1st Annual "Have a Ball" Golf Tournament was
held on July 24th, 2005. We had 15 Corporate
Sponsors, 104 golfers, 82 Corporations were involved
and we raised $50,000.00.
Our 2nd Annual event was held on July 21st, 2006.
We had 27 Corporate Sponsors, 156 Golfers, 136
Corporations were involved and we raised $78,000.00.
Our 3rd Annual event was held on July 20th, 2007.
We had 44 Corporate Sponsors, 160 Golfers, 152
Corporations were involved and we raised $131,000.00.
Our 4th Annual event will be held July 18th, 2008.
We have 45 Corporate Sponsors, 248 Golfers, and will
raise close to $150,000.00.
The Have a Ball Foundation has now raised over
$400,000.00 in 4 years!
Additionally, this year Pixar Animation Studios will
donate $10,000.00 on behalf of the Have a Ball
Foundation to Camp Okizu. Camp Okizu is a camp for
children with cancer here in Northern California.
$10,000.00 will send 10 children with cancer to Camp
Okizu.
BOB HAMMER
I am a two-time Testicular Cancer survivor. I had just finished 26 rounds of Chemotherapy in April of 2001 when I met Rick Hyman and John Phua at the Ride For The Roses. Both were testicular cancer survivors, and they introduced me to Lance's doctor, Dr. Craig Nichols. I was scheduled to have a surgery the following week at Stanford which would have prevented me from ever having children again. Long story short, I did not have surgery, thanks to Lance, his doctor, and these LAF members. Josh Hammer, who was born naturally after Testicular Cancer, is currently 5 years old. My wife Kim and I are eternally grateful and we're now fundraising for cancer awareness, cancer patients, and cancer research.
I'm a long time San Francisco disc jockey, avid cyclist, and prostate cancer survivor. When I was diagnosed in 2004, I immediately wanted and needed information. The Lance Armstrong Foundation was there for me when I got the news that changed my life. I learned that in my battle with cancer, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. I had successful surgery in October and am so grateful to my family and the many people who helped me get through this terrible disease. Please join me and Bob by supporting The Lance Armstrong Foundation.
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