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Kick Cancer
The Joanne J. Amato Kick Cancer event brings top instructors from Special Teams Solutions together with current college and professional football stars to teach kids how to kick, snap, pass and catch. Football players ages 8-17 are invited to partake in fundamentals, drills, tips and friendly competition to benefit the Embrace Kids Foundation.
Kick Cancer is dedicated to the memory of East Brunswick resident Joanne J. Amato (1951-2005), BSN, RNC, a prominent infertility nurse who dedicated her life to the well-being and care of children. Before her death from ovarian cancer, Mrs. Amato helped thousands of children and their families through her work at Margaret Hague Hospital, St. Peter’s University Medical Center, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey and Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey. Mrs. Amato was the mother in law of STS founder Lee McDonald and is the inspiration for Kick Cancer. This event will help carry on her legacy in hopes of assisting thousands more children and their families now and forever.
Highlights from the 4th Annual Joanne J. Amato Kick Cancer Event
Lee McDonald welcomes participants who braved the wet weather.
Former UMASS kicker Chris Koepplin talks field goals steps.
Pittsburgh bound punter Tyler Yonchiuk shows how not to drop.
Former Wagner College QB Jeff Johnson works the quarterbacks.
Lebannon Valley College kicker Matt Narache holds.
Highlights from the 3rd Annual Joanne J. Amato Kick Cancer Event
Kick Cancer participants get ready for some action.
Michael Branthover of Dayton, MD blasts a 50+ yard field goal.
Former Rutgers punter Charlie Titus high fives a young camper.
Chris Johnston of Completeqb.com leads the quarterbacks.
 Wagner College kicker Mark Mangion holds for a future star!
 Charlie Titus guides a young punter to perfect form.
 Lee McDonald explains the fundamentals of kicking as
RU kicker Jeremy Ito and Wagner kicker Mark Mangion look on.
 Former Wagner College QB Jeff Johnson displays proper drop technique.
 Former RU QB Ryan Hart talks strategies for personal and athletic success.
 Former Detroit Lion Scott Conover and author of "Can I Play Too?"
speaks to kids about overcoming life's obstacles through sports.
 East Brunswick Township Mayor William Neary addresses the crowd.
 Former Rutgers and Arena Football Kicker
Lee McDonald holds for a future All-Pro!
 NY Giants Center Shaun O'Hara gives good advice to the long snappers. Former Rutgers Center Jack McKiernan stands to the left.
 Several long snappers pose for the camera.
 Rutgers All-American kicker Jeremy Ito drills a 50 yarder!
 A young participant eyes the silent sports memoribilia auction items.
 Marcus Colin of Allentown, NJ crushes a kickoff! Buffalo Kicker
Gerry McGroarty works with kickers in the back ground.
 Hofstra All-American Kicker Rob Zarrilli shows campers his great form. Former Rutgers Punter Charlie Titus holds.
 "Let's Kick It!"
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