Sideline Cancer Hosts First Junior High Fundraising Event

High schools and colleges have been rallying together for three years to support the Sideline Cancer Patient Assistance Program, but now we can proudly add a new age group to that list—junior high students!

On a sunny day at George Martin Memorial Field in Bellwood, PA, Sideline Cancer, with the support of Ms. Ali Stinson, hosted a groundbreaking “Bigger Than Softball” event. This collaborative effort between the Bellwood-Antis Junior High Softball Team and the Central-Martinsburg Junior High Softball Team marked the first junior high event dedicated to raising funds for local cancer patients.

While the Bellwood-Antis girls clinched victory on the field with Lainey Stinson’s impressive 14-strikeout performance in just five innings, the true champions were the patient recipients: Krystal Fries from Martinsburg and beloved Bellwood teacher and coach of 57 years, Julia Roseborough. The event raised a remarkable $2,165, directly benefiting these two inspiring individuals in their courageous battle against cancer.

This inaugural junior high fundraiser exemplifies the power of community. It shows that when students, coaches, and families unite under the shared mission to Sideline Cancer, they can make a meaningful difference. Events like these highlight the values of compassion, teamwork, and determination that define the Sideline Cancer Patient Assistance Program.

Sideline Cancer extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this milestone event. From the athletes and coaches to the supporters in the stands, your commitment embodies the spirit of the “I Can Attitude” and “Believe Always” ethos that fuels our mission. Together, we are making strides to sideline cancer for the brave individuals in our communities who inspire us every day.