ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer's annual run/walk has gone virutal this year, and teams across the country, including "Team Frednecks" (pictured here at last year's event), will lace up in an effort to raise awareness for cancer research. (Photo couresty of Jacy Konrath/Team Frednecks)

Jacy Konrath runs to honor the legacy of her colleague Sue Sanger’s late husband, Fred. The Sangers first learned about the nonprofit organization ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer after Fred was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014. He attended support classes through the organization and participated in the annual run/walk in Napa Valley. Sadly, four years later, Fred lost his battle to prostate cancer, but not before donating to ZERO and gathering a group of runners who would continue to raise awareness about the disease after he was gone. 

“It was the least we could all do to support them throughout his cancer battle,” said Konrath. At 40 to 60 members strong, “Team Frednecks” has participated in the event since 2018.

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