Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is mAss Kickers Foundation (MKF)?

mAss Kickers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which provides support and motivation to all newly-diagnosed patients, family, and friends affected by tumors or cancer.

MKF serves this mission through its website, fundraising, and select events throughout the year.

2. What makes mAss Kickers Foundation so special?

mAss Kickers Foundation combines a pugilistic attitude, unique website content, and supports all individuals and organizations that are aligned with our mission.

MKF utilizes two campaigns on the war on tumors/cancer.  MKF has an awareness campaign called “TUMORS SUCK!” that unites all those touched by tumors and cancer.

MKF also has an action campaign, “Use the K.U.R.E.”, designed to empower those touched by tumors and cancer with a strategy to fight back against these horrible diseases. 

3. What does the K.U.R.E. stand for?

K - Use KNOWLEDGE

U - Promote UNITY

R - Support RESEARCH

E - EMPOWER YOUSELF

“Use the K.U.R.E.” is an action campaign to fight ALL types of tumors.

4.  What are mAss Kickers Foundation's goals?

1. Provide unique articles and interviews useful to the newly diagnosed patient and their loved ones on our website.
2. Promote Unity among ALL cancer/tumor types and between patients and their loved ones through a common "pugilistic" attitude.
3. Support research through articles, events, and donations.
4. Empower the newly diagnosed patient and their loved ones with a strategy to become proactive in their care so they feel less helpless after getting intimidating news.

5. What does MKF do?

1. Provide credible articles and links on our website
2. Promote a pugilistic approach towards fighting ALL types of tumors/cancer
3. Promote events of other organizations
4. Host unique events to bring attention to our mission
5. Encourage all to participate in the “TUMORS SUCK!” awareness campaign and the “Use the K.U.R.E.” action campaign.
6. Support organizations and individuals leading the way in tumor/cancer research for efficient diagnosis, efficient treatment, improved mortality rates, improved quality of life for patients, and diagnosis specific symptom management.
7. Encourage people to educate themselves and others in times of uncertainty, seek personal support from family, friends, and other individuals that have walked a similar path, but most of all support research by participating or donating to tumor/cancer related research causes.

6. What is a mAss Kicker?
1. noun. Someone who gets an intimidating diagnosis, hears the words “we found a Mass in your ____(insert important body structure here)”, and refuses to let it control their life.

2. noun. Friend or family member of a patient dealing with an intimidating diagnosis. They are essential contributors to the Mass Kicking team.

7 Does MKF have 501(c)3 status?

Federal Tax Exemption, 501(c)3 status was attained 4/10.  Your donations are tax-deductible .

8. How do I donate?

Donations can be made online at www.mAssKickers.org via PayPal and credit card.

Checks can also be mailed to:

mAss Kickers Foundation

1950 Camino De La Reina #312

San Diego, CA  92108

9.  What volunteer opportunities are available at mAss Kickers Foundation?

1. Support our mission on social media sites, like Facebook, Twitter, blogs
2. Help plan or volunteer at mAss Kickers Foundation Unity events
3. Setup local mAss Kickers Foundation Fundraisers

10.  How do I join the mAss Kickers Volunteer “Cavalry”?

Register on the website www.mAssKickers.org or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for specific information in areas you can contribute your time.