Remembering Sean Kimerling -and fighting Testicular Cancer

On a more serious but most important note, today is also Sean Kimerling’s birthday. I had the honor to work with Sean from 1997-2003 -he earned multiple Emmy nominations and awards for his work on WPIX’s Mets pre and post game telecasts, and as the Weekend Sports Anchor for the News At Ten. Sean passed away after a brief but valiant battle with testicular cancer, September 9, 2003, at age 37.

Did you know that testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in men ages 15-40? Lance Armstrong, John Kruk, and Billy Mayfair are among the ‘famous’ with this disease. BUT -the cancer is extremely treatable (more than 95 percent cure rate) IF DETECTED EARLY. This did not happen in Sean’s case -he died barely a month after his initial diagnosis. But Sean wanted to help others and make a difference.

That’s what the SEAN KIMERLING TESTICULAR CANCER FOUNDATION is all about-making sure that young men, through continual checkups and routine self examination-live healthy and stay that way.

Sean is still missed by friends, family and co-workers that knew and loved him. He was a great friend and influence in my professional career. I wholeheartedly invite you to learn more about Sean and the SKTCF (including their annual Celebrity Golf Outing in August) by going to http://www.seankimerling.org