Ken Gunter

Athlete Bio

I’ll be competing this year again in honor of my father, Ken Gunter Jr, who sadly passed away last September after a 7 year fight with lung cancer. As a driving force and avid supporter of all my athletic endeavors over the course of my life, being able to share my participation in last year's event and have him in the stands to cheer me on one last time is an opportunity I'm grateful to the D10 for and a memory I'll always cherish. A first hand witness to the impact cancer has on loved ones, I’m honored to be able to compete in support of a cause that helps save and improve the quality of life of those afflicted with the disease. As a husband and father of two happy healthy children, the MSK and POETIC organization's mission to support the clinical development of promising therapies for children, adolescents and young adults resonates deeply and I’m thankful for the chance to participate. I’m excited to put my athleticism to the test in support of this great cause. My hope is that my participation raises awareness and encourages friends and family to donate in hopes that we can help provide greater care for the children and young adults courageously battling cancer, and maybe one day eradicate it completely.