Curt Schilling (full name: Curtis Montague Schilling) is perhaps best known for his long and distinguished career as a Major League pitcher.

His 20 year career led him to multiple World Series championships: 1993 with the Philadelphia Phillies, 2001 with the Diamondbacks, and 2004 and 2007 with the Boston Red Sox. Along the way, Schilling amassed an impressive collection of awards and honors (and more than one bloody sock!).

Shonda Schilling rose to national attention during her husband’s 2001 World Series stint, when it was revealed that she was battling Stage 2 malignant melanoma. A number of high-profile media outlets including People Magazine and “The View” covered Ms. Schilling’s progress, and her final surgery was even (partially) broadcast on “Good Morning America” in order to raise awareness of skin cancer.

The response was overwhelming enough to convince Ms. Schilling to form The Shade Foundation of America. This organization chiefly aims to educate people on safe exposure to the sun, as well as more specific skin cancer awareness.

Together, the Schillings have raised and donated over $9 Million for ALS as part of Curt’s Pitch for ALS, as well asother ALS-related events and organizations including “Say it with Flowers”, an annual Boston-area campaign.