I HATE KETCHUP.

I HATE CANCER MORE.

It’s time to catch up to cancer.

I lost my 36-year-old wife to cancer.

No family should have to experience what we went through. Now, I fundraise so that no family has to.

I AM RUNNING THE BERLIN, LONDON, & TOKYO MARATHONS

RAISING $26,200 AS A

ST. JUDE HERO

TO END CHILDHOOD CANCER

Let’s catch up to cancer, together.

Listen, I hate ketchup but I hate cancer more. It’s time we catch up to cancer. If some ketchup gets spilled along the way, that’s a price I’m willing to pay.

Cancer is extremely personal to me. I would be honored for your support to help fund important research and support cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers to, hopefully one day, end cancer for good. And if some ketchup gets spilled along the way, so be it!

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Let's end cancer.

Together.

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Hi, I’m Alex Baker. I am a 40-year-old widower with a 10-year-old son. In October 2017, my wife was diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer. Over the next 16 months, she went through 25 rounds of chemo, 50 rounds of radiation, four different treatment centers, clinical trials and more before she ultimately passed in February 2019 six years ago. During that time, her battle cry was Strong All Along, in honor of her favorite band 311.

Now, I am a #StrongAllAlong charity marathon runner fundraising for cancer-related charities in Amanda’s honor, including my current charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Listen. I’m from Chicago. You don’t put ketchup on your hot dogs. You just put it in the trash. Kidding.

Seriously though, wouldn’t it be funny if someone walked in a parade and handed out ketchup packets instead of candy?

Who does that?

We do that. And we are doing that, not because it’s funny, we are doing it to end cancer.

Because cancer sucks and it impacts millions of people a year. Not just the patients, but their caregivers, their children, their parents.

You can be a huge help to ensure that no family ever receives a bill at St. Jude for treatment, housing, travel or food.

WHY KETCHUP?

Help Me Raise $26,200 for St. Jude
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Interested In Hearing My Story?

The Marathon Podcast

“Alex Baker is one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever talked with. There’s more to life than running, but [he] proves that running can change lives. And in that way, running becomes more than running.”

Sunday Runday The Podcast

“This episode is a tribute to the quiet victories, the fundraising hustle, and the healing power of movement.”

Running Behind Podcast

“His story is moving and significant. He is making a difference.”

Running Unicorns Podcast

Recording Soon

Finish Lines & Milestones Podcast

“This episode is absolutely incredible… He has been through it… you might want to grab some tissues.”

On The Runs Podcast

Airing January 2026

Run Dusty Run Podcast

“A cause worth supporting. From an inspirational person with an inspirational story.”

Reckless Optimist Podcast

Airing February 10

Everyday Athlete Podcast

“His passion is undeniable, his energy infectious, and his mission inspiring to anyone who understands how hard it is to keep moving when life knocks you down.”

Get Indiana Podcast

Airing February 4


At Your Own Pace Podcast

“[He] turn[s] the love that [he] has, the loss you went through and the purpose…it inspires far beyond running.”

Tribe of Runners Podcast

Recording Soon

Real Running Conversations Podcast

“I’ve been encouraged by your content and story and whole purpose and reason you run.”

Mess to Mission Podcast

Recording Soon

Brownsburg Magazine

“You never should have to tell your 4-year-old that their mom died.”

Looking for a Guest?

Alex is always happy to be on your podcast and share his story.

Hendricks County ICON

“To know Alex Baker is to know that he’s a fighter and a true champion.”

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MY PAST MARATHONS

Since March 2023, I’ve already raised more than $40,000 for cancer research and supporting families who are impacted. And I’m just getting started.

  • 2023 NYC Marathon

    $6,001 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

    2023 New York City Marathon

  • 2024 Boston Marathon

    $21,500 for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    2024 Boston Marathon

  • 2024 CHI Marathon

    $3,501 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

    2024 Chicago Marathon

  • 2025 Berlin Marathon

    $6,500 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

  • 2026 London Marathon

    $10,000 Commitment for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital