My name is Jamie Kirkpatrick and I'm 32 years old. In January of 2002, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. In the following months, I underwent surgery and a course of radiation treatment and, by the end of that year, I was declared "cancer free."

A year later, as the anniversary of my diagnosis approached, I decided that I wanted to throw a party to celebrate, not only my survival, but also the incredible outpouring of love, support and (thank God) humor I received from virtually everyone I knew. As one of my close friends put it, "What better reason to party with your friends?"

It occurred to me, however, that if I was going to get everyone I know together, I might as well try to do something worthwhile. I asked everyone who came to pay a "cover charge" which I would then donate to a cancer charity. And so the first annual Jamie's Ball was born - fifty of my closest friends and acquaintances in a private room at an Upper West Side pub. The next year was basically the same idea, but with a significantly larger guest list. Not even the ridiculously cold temperatures (coldest night in over 50 years - you can look it up!) could keep the devoted away. The result was a hugely successful event ("Jamie's Second Ball").

This is a going to be a water-shed year for The Ball. Come be a part of this history. Come party for a great cause.

Come and experience my Ball!

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