July 2026
A meaningful moment on the field
Juli was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. She says she got her annual mammogram each year. For years, there were no issues.
“Then one year, an issue,” she says. “Because of early detection, I was able to have a treatment plan, surgery, radiation, hormone therapy and get back to work.”
Juli agreed to throw the first pitch at the Medford Rogues’ Paint the Park Pink game for two reasons.
One, to send the message to women, “Get your mammogram. It’s so easy to just go and get it done.”
And two, to surprise her son, Jeff Weiss, the Rogues’ general manager.
“The family part of going through cancer is so important. Jeff and his family, his wife, my husband, my friends were there for me along the way.
“We’re so very proud of him and what he’s done for the Rogues and the community,” Juli says.
Juli practiced throwing pitches for the big day.
“He’s going to kill me for this,” she jokes. “Hopefully he’ll be surprised.
A suprise rooted in love
On the day of the game, Jeff was called down to the field. Moments later, the announcer introduced Juli and invited her to pitcher’s mound.
She threw the ball to her grandson and reunited with her son.
“I just hope they get the message. That it’s so preventable, how important it is to go get your mammograms. It can make the difference,” Juli says.
The moment captured the powerful connection between family support and healing, reminding others that no one faces cancer alone.
Supporting faster, more convenient care
The Paint the Park Pink game raised more than $5,000 for Providence Medford Medical Center's Leila J. Eisenstein Breast Center, supporting programs and services for patients across the community.
This year’s funds will also help purchase a second ultrasound machine.
“A second ultrasound machine will help patients get in sooner for callbacks, follow-ups and biopsies,” says Nicole French, Leila J. Eisenstein Breast Center supervisor.
This investment will improve access to timely care — reducing wait times and helping patients move more quickly from screening to answers and treatment.
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