2nd Annual Fight with Flash Crosstown Classic baseball tournament

2nd Annual Fight with Flash Crosstown Classic baseball tournament The first Crosstown Classic was held in 2015 to assist the family of a local superhero Austin "Flash" Schroeder. Did you know?

About 70,000 adolescents and young adults (AYA) are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. This accounts for about 5% of cancer diagnoses in the United States. This is about six times the number of cancers diagnosed in young children. (1)

Despite significant improvements in cancer survival rates for young children and older adults, survival rates for cancer in AYA have shown little improvement in the last 4 decades. Evidence suggests that some cancers in adolescents and young adults may have unique genetic and biological features. Researchers are working to learn more about the biology of cancers in young adults so that they can identity molecularly targeted therapies that may be effective in these cancers. (2)

Austin “Flash” Schroeder was diagnosed with a form of T-cell lymphoma in April 2014 at the age of 14. The highly aggressive cancer was ultimately a force for which Austin's body and current medical treatments have no answer. The treatment course was not smooth, he often faced more setbacks than he did gains. Through it all, however, he continued to smile, he continued to fight, and he continued to hope. He passed away on April 28, 2015 at 15 years old. The Fight With Flash Foundation was created to honor the life and spirit of Austin “Flash” Schroeder. Austin’s life-long positive energy, zest for life, and “Win The Day” attitude continued --- and even flourished --- during his illness. His steady resolve amidst adversity continues to inspire thousands of people in the Iowa City area and well beyond. Austin’s story will continue to motivate others to “Win The Day.”

The Mission of the Fight With Flash Foundation is to serve children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as their families, when faced with a cancer diagnosis. The Fight With Flash Foundation will:

1. raise up our superhero, Austin “Flash” Schroeder, by continuing to tell his story.
2. raise awareness of the need for ongoing research towards the prevention and treatment of cancer in children, adolescents, and young adults.
3. raise the spirits of those afflicted by helping with spiritual, financial, or physical needs.
4. raise funds that will be directed towards medical research. The Fight With Flash Foundation will work to financially support the development of the new AYA Cancer specialty center at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. We need your help, and together we will WIN THE DAY! The Fight With Flash Foundation is managed by volunteer board members and no donated funds will be retained by individual board members. The Fight With Flash Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law.

1 National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/types/aya/
2 AYA Home http://cancer.northwestern.edu/ayao/

06/17/2016

Proceeds from The Fight With Flash Foundation go directly to the AYA Program at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

06/15/2016

Youth Campers

06/15/2016

JASON STRUNK... You won the Fight with Flash bear!!! Thanks to everyone who participated!!

06/14/2016
Check out this cute fan favorite today at the Crosstown Classic tournament!! You could be the lucky one who gets to tak...
06/14/2016

Check out this cute fan favorite today at the Crosstown Classic tournament!!

You could be the lucky one who gets to take him home with you today!!

06/14/2016

A gate fee of $5 per person for the games on Tuesday.

Athletic passes will not be honored for this special event at Duane Banks and there will be no student rate.

Kids that attend the youth camp tomorrow get in to all the games free and anyone under the age of 5.

A paid admission is good for all games.

Thank you!

06/13/2016

The big day is almost here!!

Just a few tips for tomorrow...

Youth campers that are pre-registered, but not paid, please show up before 12:30 to get your stuff in. We will be taking registrations starting at noon.

The camp will start promptly at 12:30 with a very special guest speaker, so don't be late!

Parents/grandparents are welcome to stay and watch the camp.

Bring the following equipment if you have it, if not we will find something for your player to use!
-Glove, bat, rubber molded cleats/turf shoes/tennis shoes and a water bottle that can be filled.

Metal cleats are NOT allowed on the new turf field...

Absolutely NO sunflower seeds are allowed on the field or in the dugouts... so leave those at home!! This is a Duane Banks field policy, so please help us follow their rules by not even bringing them to the field tomorrow.

Be prepared for rain! We may have a few showers move through, but doesn't look like anything serious, so just prepare for rain, maybe bring an extra shirt to change into, etc.

Camp will not be cancelled unless the U of I sports manager cancels it because of weather.

The concession stand will be open, our Fight With Flash Foundation receives 30% of the total sales, so feel free to stay, play and eat at the ballpark tomorrow!

The sophomore game between City and West will start at 3pm with the Varsity games following at approximately 5pm and 7pm.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!!

Together we will... WIN THE DAY!!!

With the 2nd Annual Fight with Flash Crosstown Classic getting closer, the committee would like to thank our sponsors wh...
06/09/2016

With the 2nd Annual Fight with Flash Crosstown Classic getting closer, the committee would like to thank our sponsors who are helping to make this fundraiser possible!!

A big THANK YOU to MidWestOne Bank for being a DOUBLE sponsor!!

Thank you for your support!!

Email:akmail69@aol.com for sponsorship information today!

With the 2nd Annual Fight with Flash Crosstown Classic getting closer, the committee would like to thank our sponsors wh...
06/09/2016

With the 2nd Annual Fight with Flash Crosstown Classic getting closer, the committee would like to thank our sponsors who are helping to make this fundraiser possible!!

A big THANK YOU to the O'Brien McDonalds for being a DOUBLE sponsor!!

Thank you for your support!!

Email:akmail69@aol.com for sponsorship information today!

With the 2nd Annual Fight with Flash Crosstown Classic getting closer, the committee would like to thank our sponsors wh...
06/09/2016

With the 2nd Annual Fight with Flash Crosstown Classic getting closer, the committee would like to thank our sponsors who are helping to make this fundraiser possible!!

A big THANK YOU to McDonald Optical for being a DOUBLE sponsor!!

Thank you for your support!!

Email:akmail69@aol.com for sponsorship information today!

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