Men Wear Pink
Grand Prix
A Tony Fitzgerald-led fundraising event supporting his American Cancer Society Men Wear Pink Sarasota Manatee 2026 campaign.
Donate to Tony's campaign Race or sponsor: (941) 941-5150She was the first female firefighter I ever mentored.
Breast cancer affects everyone. It does not matter if you are a man or a woman. That is why I am stepping up to fight it with all I have.
I started working at a young age and learned the value of hard work and community service early. As a former firefighter I spent my career helping other people, and that work taught me what giving back really means, especially when it comes to health.
One of the most impactful experiences of my life was mentoring a remarkable woman who became a dear friend. She was the first female firefighter I mentored, and later she became a paramedic. Her battle with breast cancer, and her passing, left a mark on me that has not faded. That is what drives me to raise money and awareness through Men Wear Pink, and to help end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone.
So every October I wear pink, I ask loudly, and I put on a race. The Grand Prix is simple: local businesses and families, team kart racing, a silent auction, trophies, and a lot of pink. Net event proceeds support my Men Wear Pink campaign, and you can give directly to the American Cancer Society through my campaign page any time.
The 2026 event
When & where
Sunday, October 4, 2026, at T4 KartPlex Raceway, 10101 US-41 N, Palmetto, FL. Afternoon racing; final schedule posted closer to the event.
Race a team — $500
2 to 4 drivers per team, kart and driver shirts included. 20 team slots total, and year one proved they go fast. Relay format: every driver gets real track time.
Spectators — $25
Come cheer, bid in the silent auction, enjoy the DJ and food truck, and watch your friends pretend they are professional drivers.
Driver requirements
Age 12 or older, at least 5 feet tall, closed-toe shoes required. Shorts and T-shirts are fine. You will have fun.
Silent auction & raffle
Gift baskets, experiences, and local products. Want to donate an auction item? Call or text me and I will make it easy.
Podium & awards
Real trophies, real bragging rights, and awards you will not see at other charity events. Ask last year's winners.
2026 sponsor packages
Year one sold out every named package. Each 2026 package is one-of-one, so the first yes takes it. Every sponsor gets event signage, race-shirt logo placement, DJ/MC recognition, and social media coverage; the tiers below add naming rights, teams, and premium placement.
- "Presented by" naming position + largest logo everywhere
- Two race teams (up to 8 drivers)
- 8 event shirts + 8 spectator passes
- Podium presentation + vehicle/product display
- First right of refusal for 2027
- Main-race naming recognition
- One race team (2-4 drivers)
- 4 event shirts + 4 spectator passes
- Prominent shirt and signage placement
- Practice-session naming recognition
- One race team (2-4 drivers)
- 4 event shirts + 2 spectator passes
- Podium and awards-area branding
- Trophy-presentation recognition
- 2 shirts + 2 spectator passes
- "Official Race Shirt Sponsor" recognition
- Priority logo placement on every shirt
- 2 shirts + 2 spectator passes
- Food-court naming and signage
- Recognition with the food-truck vendors
- 2 shirts + 2 spectator passes
- Hospitality and bar-area branding
- 2 shirts + 2 spectator passes
- Race-shirt logo
- DJ booth branding + regular verbal recognition
- 2 shirts + 2 spectator passes
- Race-shirt logo
- Registration and pit-tent signage
- 2 shirts + 2 spectator passes
- Race-shirt logo
Not ready for a package? Enter a $500 team, donate a silent-auction item, or partner in-kind. Email [email protected] or call/text (941) 941-5150.
Can't make race day? Give directly.
Every day the American Cancer Society saves more lives from breast cancer than ever before. They help people reduce their risk and catch cancer early, when it is easier to treat. They put free information and services where people need them, they fund research that moves the whole fight forward, and they work to make sure women can get the mammograms that save lives.
Every donation goes straight to the American Cancer Society through my official Men Wear Pink campaign page. Per the American Cancer Society, gifts like these could help real families right now:
Join me in honoring everyone this disease has touched. Together we can make a lasting impact.
Donate at my campaign pageThe Men Wear Pink Grand Prix is a Tony Fitzgerald-led fundraising event supporting his American Cancer Society Men Wear Pink Sarasota Manatee 2026 campaign. It is independently organized by Tony Fitzgerald and is not produced, operated, or sanctioned by the American Cancer Society. Net event proceeds support Tony's campaign; donations made through the campaign page go directly to the American Cancer Society. Sponsorships include advertising benefits and may not be fully tax-deductible; details are provided at commitment. Event details subject to final venue confirmation. Impact examples are American Cancer Society illustrations from its 2026 Men Wear Pink materials. This event is separate from Tony's work as a mortgage broker; nothing on this page is mortgage advertising.
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