Cancer Impacts So Many. Let’s Fight Back. Together.
I Hate Ketchup.
I Hate Cancer More.
Let’s Catch Up to Cancer Together.
Get Involved with Ketchup to Cancer
After his then 34-year-old wife, Amanda, was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer, Alex Baker was complete devastated. After a 16-month battle, Amanda died leaving Alex (34) and their son (4) behind. Over the last seven years, Alex went on a health journey - joining a gym, walking 500 miles in 102 days, and ultimately found running. After running his first marathon, Alex decided it was time to join the fight against cancer and started running as a charity runner.
Since 2023, Alex has raised nearly $50,000 to fight back against cancer. In June 2025, he started Ketchup to Cancer. Due to the overwhelming support, in December 2025, he founded Ketchup to Cancer Inc, a dedicated non-profit focused on our mission “to catch up to cancer.”
How To Get Involved
Donate via PayPal, Venmo, & more
Your donation will help to grow our charity and help fund crucial research to catch up to cancer.
Participate in Our 3.11 Mile Virtual Run/Walk
In honor of Amanda’s favorite band, 311, Ketchup to Cancer hosts an annual virtual 3.11 mile run/walk event starting from February 5 through March 22.
Buy Ketchup to Cancer Merch
We have partnered with two amazing women-owned businesses, Athlete Bouquets and PenAndPaces. Get your Ketchy merch today!
Become a Charity Runner
We want to share the joy of running with more first-time runners as well as experienced runners. Join the Ketchup Crew for Indy Monumental Half & Full.
Volunteer
We are based out of Indianapolis. Join us and volunteer at the Carmel Run 317 on September 24th.
Join Run 317 Team
Our Founder, Alex, is running three of the Run 317 events this year - Fountain Square (June 11), Broad Ripple (July 9), and Speedway (August 20). Join our Ketchup to Cancer team and be part of the crew!
Connect on Social Media
We are slowly expanding our social presence. We spend most of our time on Instagram & Threads. But you can find us on Facebook and YouTube too.
Listen to Ketchup to Cancer Related Podcasts
Our Founder, Alex, has done more than a dozen podcasts. Listen to his episodes and hear more about his journey.
Get Your Ketchy Merch
We have partnered with two amazing running businesses - Athlete Bouquets & Pen and Paces. Athlete Bouquets features an outstanding Ketchy sticker. Pen and Paces has an In Memory Of / In Honor Of bib topper.
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