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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Chicago Bears
DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nChicago\, IL. North Shore Health lung cancer survivor-advocate Tracy Anderson Murphy represented Team Draft at Soldier Field on Sunday. Tracy\, her husband Jeremy\, her father and her brother watched the Chicago Bears defeat the Detroit Lions to get their first win of the season. #BearDown #Tacklinglungcancer \nFormer Junior Olympian and lung cancer survivor Tracy Anderson Murphy was proposed to on the finish line of the LUNGevity foundation’s annual Breathe Deep North Shore Walk and Fun Run last April in Deerfield. She married Jeremy Murphy on July 16 in Island Lake. She has also resided in Skokie and Buffalo Grove. \nRead more.. \n \nTracy Anderson Murphy   \nThe smile on my dad’s face was priceless when I told him that Team Draft was able to get tickets for him and my brother\, Scott\, as well. He isn’t smiling much these days\,. My mom’s recent passing from lung cancer\, has been so hard on all of us\, but even more for him\, since he lost his best friend and love of 50 years. What Team Draft is doing…how you make people feel…it can’t be bought…its truly priceless\, and very much appreciated. \nIn 2012\, we\, Team Draft\, launched our inaugural Survivor at Every Stadium initiative on CNN during a nationally-televised prime time special focusing on lung cancer and our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer. \nLeveraging our connections with the NFL\, its teams and players and our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country\, As part of our National Campaign\, this celebration of survivorship raises lung cancer awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease\, and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country. \nTracy Anderson Murphy  \nAttending the Bears/Lions game with my husband\, dad\, and brother\, as guests of Team Draft co-founder and former Chicago Bear\, Chris Draft\, was an experience we will never forget. We are a big sports/athletic family and I grew up watching my Bears every game day with my parents and little brother. Getting to interact with many Bears Alumni\, especially my all time favorite\, Gary Fencik\, was very exciting!  \nBecause we just lost my mom to Lung cancer 4 weeks ago\, I/we needed to share a happy day together to keep our hope for more good days alive.\n \nAs a lung cancer survivor who used her competitive attitude to defeat lung cancer\, being in the presence of so many like minded athletes is just so inspiring. It reminds me that I am strong and to keep that mindset\, and to always “make the play\, cry later”.(my mantra)\n \nTeam Draft made me feel like a VIP the whole time! Between all the pictures\, the way he introduced me to other alumni\, the whole experience… just amazing. \n\nBeing able to represent Team Draft is an honor that offers me the opportunity to be a lung cancer advocate. It allows me to help change the face of lung which helps to rid us of the ugly stigma that our disease carries. Doing so will help increase funding for research which will save lives. It doesn’t get any better than that!!! \n  \n \nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease. \n  \n \nSpecial thanks to the Chicago Bears\, Coach John Fox\, North Shore Health\, Lungevity\, and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-chicago-bears/
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Buffalo Bills
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo\, NY. Western New York lung cancer survivor-advocates Jackie Keast and Jeff Clark represented Team Draft at New Era Field on Sunday. The survivors watched the Buffalo Bills defeat the visiting Arizona Cardinals. #ONEBuffalo \nKathy Clark  \n\nAs a family affected by lung cancer\, it means everything to have #TeamDraft not only advocating for lung cancer patients but also partnering with teams like the Buffalo Bills to give our family experiences that we will cherish forever. “\n  \nIn 2012\, we\, Team Draft\, launched our inaugural Survivor at Every Stadium initiative on CNN during a nationally-televised prime time special focusing on lung cancer and our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer. \nLeveraging our connections with the NFL\, its teams and players and our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country\, As part of our National Campaign\, this celebration of survivorship raises lung cancer awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease\, and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country. \nJackie Keast\, Syracuse\, NY Lung Cancer Survivor-Advocate   \nWe want to thank the Bills and Team Draft for the opportunity to not only have a great time watching a game live and up close\, but to spread awareness about lung cancer.  When a large organization shows support for survivors\, it offers hope and encouragement for us all! \n  \nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease. \nJeff Clark\, University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Institute Lung Cancer Survivor-Advocate \nWe had an amazing experience this past weekend in Buffalo!  We’d like to thank the Buffalo Bills and Chris Draft of Team Draft for hosting us.  Having the opportunity to meet several NFL Hall of Famers as well as meeting other folks within the NFL organization affected by lung cancer created a truly incredible and unique experience for us.  It’s been said before and I will say it again\, absolutely no one does lung cancer awareness better than Chris Draft and his organization!  I think my fellow survivor guest would agree that the energy and excitement of the game experience and the tremendous support of Team Draft brought hope and encouragement to both of us.  We love what you do\, Team Draft\, and thank you so much for inviting our family to be a part of it!\n \nSpecial thanks to the Buffalo Bills\, University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Center\, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute\, Roswell Park and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer! \nView Photos \nLung cancer survivor-advocates Jackie and Jeff with lung cancer advocate & Arizona Cardinals LB coach Levon Kirkland
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-buffalo-bills/
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every CFL Stadium: Ottawa Red Blacks
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Lung cancer survivor-advocate Elizabeth Dessureault represented Team Draft at Ottawa’s TD Place stadium on Friday night. Liz watched the Ottawa Red Blacks defeat\, their Ontario province rival\, the Toronto Argonauts \nElizabeth Dessureault  \nWhen she was told she had lung cancer\, Elizabeth Dessureault says\, she was unable to process what she was hearing. \n“It didn’t make sense to me that a 26-year-old\, healthy\, non-smoker could get lung cancer.” \nHers is not the face usually associated with the disease. \nBut\, as smoking rates decline\, people like Dessureault — young\, non-smokers\, often female — are increasingly being diagnosed with the cancer that is the deadliest and receives less research funding than other major cancers. \nWhile smoking is still the leading cause of lung cancer\, the majority of new patients are people who never smoked or no longer smoke\, according to a new report from Lung Cancer Canada\, which paints a picture of uneven treatment across the country\, poor early diagnosis and low research investment. \nDessureault’s case is typical of these new faces in some ways — by the time she was diagnosed\, her non-small-cell lung cancer was already well advanced. \nThe first surgeon she saw told Dessureault there was nothing he could do and gave her a year to live. \nIt was very traumatizing. \nWhat is far from typical is the fact that Dessureault was pregnant when she received the devastating diagnosis. \nHer son Jack — born two months early so that his mother could receive more aggressive treatment — is now a thriving four months old. \nBut Dessureault’s experiences have inspired to her raise awareness about the new realities of lung cancer and the need for support. \nI want to help change the face of lung cancer — Elizabeth Dessureault \nRead more \nIn 2012\, we\, Team Draft\, launched our inaugural Survivor at Every Stadium initiative on CNN during a nationally-televised prime time special focusing on lung cancer and our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer. \nLeveraging our connections with the Canadian Football League (CFL)\, its teams and players and our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country\, As part of our National Campaign\, this celebration of survivorship raises lung cancer awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease\, and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country. \nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease. \nSpecial thanks to the Ottawa Red Blacks\, Ottawa Cancer Centre\, Lung Cancer Canada and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer! \nView Photos
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-cfl-stadium-ottawa-red-blacks/
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Oakland Raiders
DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nOakland\, CA. Kaiser Health lung cancer survivor-advocate Don Stranathan and UC Davis Health lung cancer survivor-advocate Natalie Gibson represented Team Draft at the O.co Coliseum on Sunday. The survivors watched the Oakland Raiders lose a close game to the Atlanta Falcons. #RaiderNation #Tacklinglungcancer #LCAM \nDon Stranathan  \nThe bad news is that I have cancer. The good news is that cancer has taught me to live life to the fullest. I never allow cancer to define me. I rarely miss an opportunity to hike\, bike\, or do anything that strengthens my immune system and keeps me out in nature. \nIn October 2011 I met Penny Blume\, the love of my life\, on a lung cancer support community on Inspire. Penny left this earth on Jan. 21\, 2014 after battling small cell lung cancer for 32 months. Penny and I spent our time together traveling back and forth from New York to California. She passed at my home in Santa Rosa\, Calif.\, after trying one last clinical trial at Stanford Cancer Center. \nPenny and I turned to each other for emotional support to battle our cancers and fell in love. It was after a couple of months of texting and chatting on social media that we decided to meet. Penny flew to California for her first visit in January 2012\, and the rest is history. \nMy relationship with Penny also marked the beginning of my advocacy work for lung cancer. It started when a friend of ours asked us to post our story on a lung cancer survivors group on Facebook. I posted something\, and then Penny and I decided to repost it on Inspire\, since it was the site that brought us together. In September 2012 our story was shared by ABC News and Good Morning America. In the following weeks\, it was shared and tweeted all over the world… \nMy last promises to Penny were that I would continue to live life to the fullest and advocate for lung cancer research and awareness. One day at a time I try to keep those promises to her. \n– See more at: http://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2014/11/18/my-last-promises-to-her-advocate-for-lung-cancer-awareness-and-live-life-to-the-fullest/#sthash.nz4BlwDO.dpuf \nIn 2012\, we\, Team Draft\, launched our inaugural Survivor at Every Stadium initiative on CNN during a nationally-televised prime time special focusing on lung cancer and our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer. \nLeveraging our connections with the NFL\, its teams and players and our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country\, As part of our National Campaign\, this celebration of survivorship raises lung cancer awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease\, and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country. \nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease. \nSpecial thanks to the Oakland Raiders\, Kaiser Health\, UC Davis Cancer Center\, Genentech\, Dr. David Cooke and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-oakland-raiders/
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every College Stadium: Stanford Cardinal
DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nStanford\, CA. Bay Area lung cancer survivors Molly Golbon and Brenda Brewer will represent Team Draft at Stanford Stadium on Saturday. The survivors will watch the Stanford Cardinal take on the visiting USC Trojans. #changingthefaceoflungcancer  \nMolly Golbon doesn’t take much for granted these days. \nThe 39-year old married working mom of two knows life can take unexpected turns. For her\, it came with a pain in her throat\, tiredness\, and a cough that wouldn’t go away.  \n“I went in for an MRI\, and that’s when they found there was something on the MRI\,” Golbon recalled. That something turned out to be lung cancer. “I think when they told me it was lung cancer\, I thought it can’t be. It can’t be. It’s probably bronchitis or pneumonia\, it’s not that.” \nUnfortunately\, it was. \nUntil her diagnosis\, Golbon\, like many people\, thought only smokers got lung cancer. \n\nSource: Menlo Park Woman Helping to Change the Stigma of Lung Cancer | NBC Bay Area http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/health/Menlo-Park-Woman-Helping-to-Change-the-Stigma-of-Lung-Cancer-254237991.html#ixzz4KWg8G1ig\nFollow us: @NBCBayArea on Twitter | NBCBayArea on Facebook\n\n\n  \nBrewer\, a non-smoker\, also has a point she wants to emphasize. \n“I just want to make sure that everybody knows that really anybody with lungs can get cancer\,” she said. “It’s just not a smoker’s disease any more. It’s every-day people.” \nA story published last year at www.webmd.com supports Brewer’s statement\, noting that research shows that aggressive lung cancer cases in the United States and United Kingdom are on the rise among nonsmokers. \nThe same story also says that experts “can’t explain why nonsmokers are a growing proportion of lung cancer diagnoses\, or why women seem especially vulnerable.” \nBrewer\, 52\, happily tells us that she is not going through the fight alone. \nShe stumbled upon a support group a few months ago when she woke up in the middle of the night and noticed former NFL and Stanford player Chris Draft on a TV commercial talking about his wife Keasha’s death from lung cancer in 2011. \nSource: http://blogs.mercurynews.com/hssports/2016/04/05/11432/ \n  \nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease. \nSpecial thanks to the Stanford University\, Stanford Cancer Center\, Kaiser Health\, Matt Doyle and all of our Team Draft supporters for helping make this event possible. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/a-survivor-at-every-college-stadium-stanford-cardinal-2/
LOCATION:Stanford Stadium
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Atlanta Falcons
DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nAtlanta\, GA. Emory University Winship Cancer Institute\, lung cancer survivor-advocates Delene Kepler and Micheal Blonder represented Team Draft at the Georgia Dome on Sunday. The survivors kicked off the NFL season by watching Atlanta Falcons take on the Tampa Bay Bucs. \nThe survivors were able to meet two other lung cancer survivors at the game\, Kristen Carlton and Ellis Lanham. \nDr. Rams office called me yesterday and told me about the first Falcons game and I am so delighted to be a part of something much bigger than a game.  I am celebrating 3 years with stage 4 lung cancer. ~ Delene \nDelene will be joined by her husband Rick and Michael will be taking his son\, Zack\, to the game. \n“Lung Cancer; Suzanne and my mother Lois\, went on a mission to find the best treatment available.  The pathology report I had non -small cell cancer with an egfr mutation\, there happened to be trial at Emory I qualified for\, and have been a participant for the last 17 months. I take oral chemo each morning.  \nIn summary\, what I have experienced is more than a journey. It was about never giving up\, the financial issues took a back seat\, I did everything the Doctors recommended\, and just kept fighting\, never giving up. Today\, I’m doing great due to my families love and support. I am a better person. \nAt the end of the day this is me fighting the battle of my life\, I have learned to rely on myself\, only the individual in the fight knows how they feel. It’s the support from all the fine doctors and their staff’s\, researchers\, scientist\, and to all of those people that smile at you and treat you with kindness and respect.” ~ Michael B. \nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease. \nSpecial thanks to the Atlanta Falcons\, Emory Winship Cancer Institute\, Dr. Suresh Ramalingam\, Dr. Wally Curran and all of our Team Draft supporters for helping make this event possible. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!  \nLung cancer survivor-advocates Michael\, Delene\, and Kristen\n  \nLung cancer survivor-advocates Delene\, Ellis\, and Michael
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-atlanta-falcons/
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SUMMARY:Former Falcons\, Draft and Finneran\, Go Over The Edge
DESCRIPTION:Video Photos \nNFL Veterans to go Over the Edge with Team LIVESTRONG\nChris Draft and Brian Finneran will rappel down an Atlanta midrise\nwith Team LIVESTRONG to raise funds for people affected by cancer \nAUSTIN\, Texas – August 23\, 2016 – Thirteen-year NFL veteran Chris Draft and 11-year veteran Brian Finneran will be rappelling down Atlanta’s Buckhead Tower with Team LIVESTRONG at “Over the Edge” on Sept. 10 to raise funds for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA.\nDraft and Finneran have created their own fundraising teams for the event\, “Draft’s Picks” and “Finn’s Falcons\,” and will lead a competition to register the most team members and raise the most funds from now until they rappel. Anyone over the age of 18 can join either team by registering for the event\, or simply donate to help Draft and Finneran go “over the edge.” \nAll proceeds from their teams’ fundraising will go toward growing LIVESTRONG at the YMCA — an evidence‐based community program that helps adult cancer survivors reclaim their health and well‐being after treatment. The 12‐week\, small group program aids survivors in improving their strength and physical fitness\, diminishing the severity of therapy side effects and developing supportive relationships. The program is offered at little to no cost for cancer survivors. \n“I had a moment of pause before joining Over the Edge as I thought about rappelling down a building with a fear of heights\, but that fear is nothing compared to the challenges that cancer survivors face in their everyday lives\,” Draft said. “I’ll do anything if I believe it’ll help improve the lives of survivors\, and we can be sure that the money we raise for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA programs nationwide will do just that.” \nLIVESTRONG at the YMCA was recently highlighted by Vice President Joe Biden’s National Cancer Moonshot Initiative for the commitment by LIVESTRONG and YMCA of the USA (Y‐USA) to double the size and scope of the program by 2021 to serve 100\,000 cancer survivors and to integrate the program into clinical practice across the country. \nDraft played for six teams in his career\, most notably the Atlanta Falcons\, where he excelled as a run-stopping linebacker. Though more importantly off the field\, he began Team Draft in 2011 with his wife Keasha to give hope\, comfort and inspiration to people affected by cancer\, while she courageously battled the disease herself. One month later\, Keasha passed away\, but Draft has maintained fight\, bringing awareness and funding to lung cancer research and care. Finneran now hosts a daily radio show on Atlanta’s 680 The Fan after playing 10 of his 11 years in the city. \nThe two ex-teammates grew up together and look forward to one-upping each other in this Over the Edge charity challenge. \n“After learning about LIVESTRONG at the YMCA\, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to grow and expand a program that helps cancer survivors return to their daily lives after treatment\,” Finneran said. “And I definitely didn’t want to miss out on a chance to out-do my old friend Chris one more time!” \nAbout the LIVESTRONG Foundation\nThe LIVESTRONG Foundation fights to improve the lives of people affected by cancer now. For 19 years\, LIVESTRONG has been a voice for cancer survivors and has directly served more than 3.5 million people. A pioneer in the field of survivorship\, LIVESTRONG remains a world leader in providing direct services to cancer patients and survivors\, advocating for policies that enhance survivors’ quality of life and developing partnerships that create access to cancer programs across the country. Since 2007\, the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program has made a return to fitness and well-being possible for more than 40\,000 survivors in more than 500 YMCA locations. Working with The University of Texas’ Dell Medical School\, LIVESTRONG is building the LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes to reinvent and redesign cancer care for and with people affected by cancer. \nIf anyone you know needs cancer support\, please visit LIVESTRONG.org/WeCanHelp. For more information about our programs and services\, please visit LIVESTRONG.org.
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/former-falcons-draft-and-finneran-go-over-the-edge/
LOCATION:Buckhead Tower
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SUMMARY:Survivor at the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Classic: UGA vs. UNC
DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nAtlanta\, GA. Lung cancer survivor-advocate Patty Watkins represented Team Draft at the Chick-fil-a Kickoff Classic. Patty and her husband\, Kent\,  watched the University of Georgia Bulldogs defeat the University of North Carolina in a closely contested game. \n“I have stage 4 lung cancer and I will be rappelling down Buckhead Tower with Team LIvestrong next Saturday! I’ve been fighting lung cancer for 2.5 years…and I’m still kicking. I live in Roswell. Married mom of 2 grown children. Hoping to rock grandchildren one day…Working out hard to be strong and fit everyday.” ~ Patty \nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease. \nDuring the game\, Patty and Kent\, were able to meet 10 year lung cancer survivor-advocate and diehard UNC Tarheels fan\, Tomma Hargraves. \n“One of the many inspiring highlights of day was meeting Tomma. I stared in the face of hope. Powerful.”  \nSpecial thanks to PrimeSport\, Emory Winship Cancer Institute\, Livestrong and all of our Team Draft supporters for helping make this event possible. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!  \nLung Cancer Survivor-Advocates Patty and Tomma
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-the-chick-fil-a-kickoff-classic-uga-vs-unc/
LOCATION:Georgia Dome
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Carolina Panthers
DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nCharlotte\, NC. Lung cancer survivor-advocates Dusty Joy Donaldson and Cyndi Price represented Team Draft at Bank of America Stadium on Friday night. The survivor joined Panthers Alumni before the game and watched the Panthers take on the visiting Patriots. \nIn 2012\, we\, Team Draft\, launched our inaugural Survivor at Every Stadium initiative on CNN during a nationally-televised prime time special focusing on lung cancer and our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer. \nOur Survivor at Every Stadium initiative\, leverages our connections with the NFL\, its teams and players and our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country. As part of our National Campaign\, this celebration of survivorship raises lung cancer awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease\, and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country. \nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease. \nSpecial thanks to the Carolina Panthers\, Levine Cancer Institute\, Dusty Joy Foundation\, and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-carolina-panthers/
LOCATION:Bank of America Stadium
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Ballpark: Minnesota Twins
DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nMinneapolis\, MN. Lung cancer survivor-advocate Zac Gustafson and his family joined our co-founder\, Chris Draft\, at the WCCO studio before heading to Target Field to watch the Minnesota Twins take on the Detroit Tigers. \nMINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 9-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis is now battling another life-threatening disease \, and his fight is gaining international attention. \nZac Gustafson was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when he was two after doctors discovered that his sister Ella had it. Now\, the Renville 4th-grader has a form of lung cancer that’s usually found in adults. \nThe Gustafson house in Renville\, Minnesota isn’t hard to find. There are four kids\, a tree house that gets plenty of attention\, a garden that has plenty of vegetables\, and of course\, plenty of sports talk. \n“Baseball is a big thing in this house. It’s huge\,” Zac’s mom Sue Gustafson said. \nSo much so that Zac\, a Brian Dozier fan\, already knows what he wants to be when he grows up. \n“I want to be a baseball player and a fisherman\,” he said. \nFor the first two years of Zac’s life\, he was sick a lot. It wasn’t until his little sister Ella was born\, and her newborn screening confirmed she had cystic fibrosis\, that Zac’s parents realized he had it too. \n“And it just breaks your heart when you realize that not just one of my children has a genetically terminal disease — I now have two children with this awful disease we know nothing about\,” Sue said. \n“They look like ordinary kids just living life and playing outdoors. But it’s on the inside that you can’t see\,” Zac and Ella’s dad Jim Gustafson said. \n“It’s hard to go through\, and you have to do a lot of stuff\,” Ella said. \nCystic fibrosis is a life-threatening disease that affects mucus\, along with a person’s lungs and digestive system. Both Zac and Ella have to take up to 20 pills a day\, and they have to wear vibrating vests up to four times a day to keep their lungs clear. But for Zac\, this is only half the battle. \n“When the tests came back as cancer\, it caught everyone by surprise\,” Jim said. \nThis summer\, doctors found a spot on Zac’s lungs. Tests showed it was a form of lung cancer. \n“It was extremely hard to hear that ‘C’ word\, and it took a lot of processing\,” Sue said. “It was probably the one thing that has dropped me to my knees. Unbelievable.” \nBut Zac’s reaction was not what you would expect. \n“That night that we told him all of this\, he just smiled and said\, ‘Well\, that’s kind of a curveball\,” Sue said. \nOver the past few months\, Zac has had two surgeries to try and stop the cancer from spreading. It’s been hard\, especially for Ella who is used to having her big brother around to play sports with. \n“Sad\, and kind of hard for me because he plays volleyball with me outside all the time\,” she said. \nBut even as Zac battles not one\, but two life-threatening diseases\, the smile has never left his face. Life threw him a curveball\, but it turns out Zac’s a pretty good hitter. \n“He’s my hero. He’s a superstar\,” Jim said. “He takes all this in stride. He takes it a lot better than I would if I was in his shoes.” \n“The Lord always provides\,” Sue said. “We are yet to be living in a cardboard box. We have yet to go without a meal. Something always shows up exactly when we need it.” \nDoctors say Zac’s case is incredibly rare\, and they don’t believe his cancer is related to his cystic fibrosis. Experts around the world are studying his case. \nRead more.. \n \nIn 2012\, we\, Team Draft\, launched our inaugural Survivor at Every Stadium initiative on CNN during a nationally-televised prime time special focusing on lung cancer and our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer. \nOur Survivor at Every Ball Park initiative\, leverages our connections with the MLB\, its teams and players and our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country. As part of our National Campaign\, this celebration of survivorship raises lung cancer awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease\, and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country. \nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease. \nSpecial thanks to the Minnesota Twins\, WCCO\, John D. Lauritsen\, and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-ball-park-minnesota-twins/
LOCATION:Target Field
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160723T080000
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SUMMARY:Legends of the Dome
DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nSt. Louis\, MO. Lung cancer survivor-advocates Mary Oscko and Tim Smith\, and lung cancer advocate Ed Payne are heading to the Edward Jones Dome today. The group will cheer on Rams Legends\, including Team Draft co- founder Chris Draft\, at the Legends of the Dome flag football game. \nLegends of the Dome \nJoin Rams legends led by Isaac Bruce in a flag football showdown at the Dome as we raise money for the Isaac Bruce Foundation and relive great memories! Isaac will be joined by members of the Greatest Show on Turf including Kurt Warner\, Dick Vermeil\, Mike Martz\, Torry Holt\, Ricky Proehl\, Az Hakim\, Mike Jones\, and many more as well as other Rams legends. The event will give the players a chance to thank fans and give St. Louis a chance to celebrate great memories. You won’t want to miss the last game in the Dome! The Legends of the Dome auction is open now and you can bid on incredible opportunities like attending the player’s private dinner\, autograph session passes\, serving as the game’s coin toss captain\, and lot of great items! \nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer! 
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/legends-of-the-dome/
LOCATION:Edward Jones Dome
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T110000
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SUMMARY:Cancer Moonshot Regional Summit - Winship at Emory
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta\, GA –Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University was among only ten cancer centers around the country to hold a regional Cancer Moonshot Summit on Wednesday\, June 29 at the same time that Vice President Biden spoke and convened a session in Washington\, DC. \nThe regional summit included a panel discussion following the Vice President’s remarks. \nDr. Sagar Lonial introduced the panelists: \nDr. Pamela Rosell is Regional Director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Region 4 which includes eight Southeastern states and six federally recognized tribes. She has two decades of experience in health care policy\, public administration and gerontology. \nDr. Richard Wender is Chief Cancer Control Officer for the American Cancer Society. He is responsible for overseeing and guiding the national and global cancer control programs of ACS including cancer screening\, tobacco control\, access to care and quality of life. For 34 years he served a family physician in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. \nDr. Wally Curran is Executive Director of Winship Cancer Institute\, Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology and group chairman and principal investigator of NRG Oncology. He is an international expert in advanced lung cancer and malignant brain tumors. \nChris Draft is an international Health Advocate and former Atlanta Falcon linebacker who played 13 years in the NFL including time with the Bears\, Panthers\, Rams\, Bills and Redskins. He started the Chris Draft Family Foundation in 2006. In December 2010\, Draft’s wife\, Keasha\, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. Standing side by side at their wedding on November 27\, 2011\, the Drafts launched a new CDFF initiative\, Team Draft. \nTeam Draft is dedicated to raising lung cancer awareness and increasing badly needed research funding by shattering the misconception that lung cancer is a “smoker’s disease.” The fact is anybody can get lung cancer. Yet\, despite the fact that between 20\,000 and 30\,000 people who have never smoked—including Keasha—are diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States each year\, the smoking stigma negatively impacts lung cancer research funding\, which pales in comparison to funding for other major cancers and diseases. Team Draft is out to change all that. \nThe panelists were asked a few questions: \n-In a minute or two please tell the audience why the Cancer Moonshot is important to you and your organization. \n-If you had a chance to meet personally with the Vice President what would you tell him about setting priorities for the Cancer Moonshot? \n-Several of our roundtables discussions will focus on access to care and health disparities. What are some of the limitations facing the underserved populations and how can the Cancer Moonshot initiative address the needs? \n-The Vice President has talked about unleashing the power of big data in his Cancer Moonshot. We have three tables devoted to this topic today…what do you think are some of the biggest challenges? \nThe goal of the Cancer Moonshot is to double the rate of progress in cancer prevention\, diagnosis\, treatment and care over the next five years and to ultimately end cancer as we know it. These regional summits will be the first time that individuals and organizations representing the entire cancer community will join the national charge to accelerate progress against cancer. \nWe are honored to have been invited to participate in one of only ten regional summits kicking off Vice President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot. Team Draft is proud to be a part of this exciting and important initiative to eradicate cancer as we know it in our lifetime.
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/cancer-moonshot-regional-summit-winship-at-emory/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T170000
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SUMMARY:Happy Birthday Keasha Rutledge Draft!
DESCRIPTION:Lakeasha Monique Rutledge Draft \nDance\, Smile\, Live \nMay 13\, 1973 – December 27\, 2011 \nLakeasha Monique Rutledge Draft courageously faced lung cancer\, showing us all with every breath that we all need to hold onto life and love with both hands for as long as we can. Not just an inspiration\, but a light\, and a force that led the way with a beautiful\, sweet smile and bright shining eyes that both belied the pure steel of her strength and determination. \nStrong is too pale\, too shallow and too small of a word to describe Keasha’s vibrancy… Quite simply\, she was ferocious. She fiercely held onto life\, and love with a forcefulness that was absolutely awe-inspiring and completely breathtaking. \nBorn on May 13\, 1973 to Tommy and Gail Rutledge in Anderson\, South Carolina\, she was always a shining star while she attended the Palmetto schools of Anderson District One\, and graduated a year early with honors. Keasha was a faithful member of her family church New Prospect Baptist Church of Williamston\, SC. Always active and ambitious\, Keasha participated in many organizations from National Honor Society to earning the title of captain on the varsity cheerleading squad. She was known for her phenomenal dancing ability\, although her track and field accomplishments were stellar also\, as she placed first in the high jump at the state meet every year from seventh through twelfth grade. She still holds the school record for high jump. As a Clemson University student\, she was a well-loved classmate\, dancer for the Rallycats and was inducted into the Lambda Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Inc. in the Spring of 1992. Keasha received her Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University in 1995. She began her career in engineering for Cutler-Hammer. Keasha was an NBA dancer and beloved teammate for the Charlotte Hornets Honeybees. She began working as a pharmaceutical sales representative for Sanofi-Aventis in Charlotte and transferred to Atlanta\, Georgia where she worked until her illness transpired. On November 27\, 2011\, she married her long-time sweetheart\, Christopher Draft. \nKeasha leaves to cherish beautiful memories her loving husband\, Chris Draft; parents\, Tommy and Gail Rutledge; parents-in-law\, Anthony and Rose Draft; maternal grandmother\, Wilma Clement; paternal grandmother\, Synola Rutledge; and a host of relatives and friends. \nIn honor of Keasha’s admirable vibrant spirit\, celebrate each day\, dance often\, smile\, laugh\, and embrace life. \n~MUAH. Peace. \nDonate Now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!  \n\n \nKeasha Rutledge Draft–Changing the Face of Lung Cancer from TEAM DRAFT on Vimeo.
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/happy-birthday-keasha-rutledge-draft/
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SUMMARY:Dancing with the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Los Angeles\, CA. 2016 Super Bowl Challenge winner\, Kim Ringen and her husband Davin\, represented Team Draft at Dancing with the Stars on Monday night. \n“Going to Dancing with the Stars was truly an energetic and uplifting night! We were amazed by the DWTS crew and all the hard work that goes into putting together such a wonderful performance. Although I’m sure its not easy\, they made it look effortless. All of the dancers were incredible to watch. We could feel the passion in their performances and through the expression of their art form. It is a passion that I try to carry with me in my daily life\, my passion to live. Thank you to Debbie Clark and the Chris Draft Family Foundation for including us in this night\, while together we change the face of lung cancer!” ~ Kim Ringen \nOur goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national and international level by using each event and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of lung cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease.
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/dancing-with-the-stars-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160501T170000
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SUMMARY:NFL Ambassador and International Health Care Advocate Chris Draft Brings Hopeful Message to Nation’s Largest Gathering of Lung Cancer Survivors
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON\, D.C. – For the second year in a row\, former NFL linebacker and Team Draft Co-Founder Chris Draft served as the keynote speaker at the nation’s largest gathering of lung cancer survivors—LUNGevity’s National Hope Summit. At the Summit\, Draft shared Team Draft’s mission with hundreds of survivors who will descend on Washington this weekend for this one-of-a-kind survivorship conference. \nFounded by Chris and his wife Keasha\, who died of lung cancer in 2011\, Team Draft is dedicated to raising lung cancer awareness and funding through its Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer—a campaign committed to shattering the misconception that lung cancer is a “smoker’s disease.” \n“When Keasha and I launched Team Draft\, we wanted to impact research funding and improve the quality of life for those affected by lung cancer\,” says Draft. “We aren’t fighting against lung cancer\, we’re fighting for people\, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to bring that fight to the Hope Summit.” \n“Chris Draft’s unyielding commitment to shatter the stigma around lung cancer is remarkable\,” said Andrea Ferris\, President and Chairman of LUNGevity Foundation. “Draft refuses to give up—trading football tackles for the larger lung cancer fight\, and LUNGevity is proud to be on the front lines with him.” \nWhile in Washington\, Draft visited with Congressman Rick Nolan (MN) to discuss the challenges faced by lung cancer survivors and their families. Congressman Nolan co-chairs the Lung Cancer Caucus and is the father of a lung cancer survivor. \nTeam Draft also used the D.C. visit to debut a new video celebrating Team Draft’s second annual Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge. The centerpiece of Team Draft’s Campaign\, the Super Bowl Challenge is a unique fund raising challenge that allows lung cancer survivor-advocates to compete to raise funds for awareness and research. The top three finishers this year\, won trips to Super Bowl 50\, the NFL Pro Bowl\, and the 25th Taste of the NFL. To see the video\, visit https://vimeo.com/161688910. \nDraft explains\, “The Super Bowl Challenge gives us an opportunity to use the overwhelming media coverage surrounding the Super Bowl to raise critical public awareness about lung cancer on an international level. With the game as a backdrop\, we use each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about lung cancer and the hope that exists for those battling the disease.” \nTeam Draft’s efforts are paying off. \n“The Super Bowl Challenge achieves some amazing things in terms of public awareness and changing perceptions about lung cancer\,” says Dr. Ross Camidge\, Director of Thoracic Oncology at Colorado University Cancer Center. \nThe Super Bowl Challenge is also an innovative fund raising tool designed to support work being done by all those fighting lung cancer. “It takes a team to tackle cancer\, and we are proud to support organizations like LUNGevity. Last year\, we took the Super Bowl Challenge to the next level\, adding a fund raising component that allowed survivor-advocates who raised over $1\,000 to commit 50% of those funds to a lung cancer organization or cancer center of their choice\,” Draft explains. “Building on the success of last year’s Challenge\, we plan to increase that to 80% this year.” \n2016 Super Bowl Challenge winners\, Kathy Weber and Elizabeth Dessureault\, joined Team Draft at the Hope Summit. \nAbout Team Draft \nTeam Draft (www.teamdraft.org) is an initiative of the Chris Draft Family Foundation dedicated to raising lung cancer awareness and funding by shattering the misconception that lung cancer is a “smoker’s disease.” The smoking stigma impacts lung cancer funding\, which pales in comparison to funding for other diseases. Team Draft is out to change that.
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/nfl-ambassador-and-international-health-care-advocate-chris-draft-brings-hopeful-message-to-nations-largest-gathering-of-lung-cancer-survivors/
LOCATION:Key Bridge Marriott\, Artlington \, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:press release
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SUMMARY:A Survivor at Every Rink: Los Angeles Kings
DESCRIPTION:Los Angeles\, CA. USC lung cancer survivor-advocate Jeff Julian represented Team Draft at the Staples Center on Saturday night. Jeff and his wife\, Kristine\, watched the LA Kings defeat the visiting Edmonton Oilers\, 6-4. ‪#‎ASurvivoratEveryRink‬ ‪#‎TeamJeff‬ ‪#‎LCSM‬ \n“Hope and Optimism is not about the result and should not be impacted by past results. To put it another way\, it’s not really about yesterday or tomorrow\, even though it may seem like it is because that’s what you are hoping for in the end. I believe that Hope and Optimism should be there for TODAY. Hope and Optimism is there for how we live our lives\, not for what we achieve in life. Don’t be afraid to be hopeful\, even in the most dire of circumstances. And never allow yourself to lose the optimism that things can be better\, no matter how challenging it might have been in the past. Let yourself live your life\, on a daily basis\, with the hope and optimism that will allow you to truly enjoy your life and find the strength to get through anything that may come your way.” ~Jeff Julian \nJeff is the Head Swim coach at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena\, CA. \nGiven the overwhelming success of our Survivor at Every Stadium initiative\, in 2012\, we expanded it beyond the gridiron to the ice through our Survivor at Every Rink initiative. As part of Team Draft’s National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer\, this celebration of survivorship raises awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers across North America. \nThrough our Survivor at Every Rink initiative\, we are working with all NHL teams to have a lung cancer survivor attend one of the team’s home games as a part of their national initiative\, Hockey Fights Cancer! \nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease. \nSpecial thanks to the LA Kings\, Kelly Cheeseman\, Kadar Hamilton\, USC Norris Cancer Center\, the NHL and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!  \n 
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/a-survivor-at-every-rink-los-angeles-kings-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160305T080000
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SUMMARY:A Survivor at Every College Arena: University of Arizona
DESCRIPTION:Tucson\, AZ. University of Arizona lung cancer survivor-advocate Ron Crescenzo represented Team Draft at the University of Arizona Men’s Basketball game against the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday\, March 5th. Ron was hosted at the game by\, former NFL player and Chris Draft Family Foundation Board member\, Kadar Hamilton. \nDiagnosed with stage IV lung cancer\, December 4\, 2008\, Ron vowed to not give up\, and to keep moving forward. Ron’s vow was not easy. His initial symptoms were fatigue and lower back pain\, but like most men\, Ron assumed it was just a work related injury/ailment\, and pushed through it. After consulting with a chiropractor\, physical therapist and some other medical professionals\, Ron was ordered to take an MRI. \n“At that point\, it was clear as day\, I had cancer and it had spread to my spine (lumbar 3 vertebrae) where there was a massive tumor causing a fracture”. \nHe immediately had an emergency reconstructive surgery to prevent paralysis. After a number of screws\, rods and a medical device called a cage\, Ron was told by his TMC doctor\, he had between 2 months and\, at best and with chemotherapy\, 6 months to live given his recent diagnosis of stage IV lung cancer. \n“It seemed they had already pronounced me dead and treated me add if i were a smoker\, which i was not.” \nUnwilling to accept this death sentence\, Ron sought out a second opinion at UMC where he met Dr. Laura Garland who said with chemo therapy\, he could have 3-4 years of quality life. \nAfter 85 rounds of chemo\, today marks 7 years 3 months since he was diagnosed. \nRon will turn 60 on May 15\, 2016. Born in upstate New York\, Ron attended Lakeland high school were he played baseball and football where he learned discipline\, courage\, perseverance\, and teamwork. These character traits stuck with Ron throughout his life and continue to govern how he continues to live his life. \nRon has always been a fighter\, having lost his mother to breast cancer in 1973. Shortly thereafter\, he moved to Tucson AZ in 1974 with his father to be closer family. Ron is a father to two\, and grandfather to a beautiful 2 year old girl. \nBefore his diagnosis\, Ron was a real estate investor and also worked as a contacted engine technician. One of his career goals wad to become a full time government employee for the U.S. Border Patrol as an engine technician. He had set a goal in 2003\, mapped a plan and then executed upon that plan. In 2008\, the fruits of his labors had finally paid off. He attained his goal! However\, shortly after\, the lower back issues became more difficult to bear\, leading to the diagnosis. \nFor the last 4 years\, Ron has attended a support group through the University of Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson AZ http://uacc.arizona.edu \nThis group is comprised of about 20 camber patients\, 4 of which are diagnosed with lung cancer. Ron acts as an inspiration to others having more than doubled his estimated life expectancy post diagnosis. Ron’s story\, his victory over cancer was not a fairy tale\, he dealt with depression\, self doubt\, and even tested his faith. However\, being a fighter all his life\, he had an epiphany and said\, “I don’t know how to give up\, I’m going to fight this beast and I’m going to win!” He started with walking portions of a local route called Tumamouth Trail. Progressively\, he increased his distance until he was able to walk the entire uphill trail in a single workout. Queue the Rocky theme! \n“All joking aside\, as i trudged up the Tumamouth trail\, i felt like Rocky\, climbing up the steps in Philadelphia. That sense of accomplishment despite all the adversity. Success in the face of certain death. Victory over cancer!” \nTeam Draft is dedicated to raising lung cancer awareness and increasing badly needed research funding by shattering the misconception that lung cancer is a “smoker’s disease.” The fact is anybody can get lung cancer. Yet\, despite the fact that between 20\,000 and 30\,000 people who have never smoked—including Keasha—are diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States each year\, the smoking stigma negatively impacts lung cancer research funding\, which pales in comparison to funding for other major cancers and diseases. Team Draft is out to change all that by using the unique platform available to Chris as a former NFL player and nationally recognized community leader and health advocate to lead a National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer—a campaign that has taken us to more than 100 of the top cancer treatment and research centers in the United States and Canada. \nOur goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local and national level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of lung cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease. \nSpecial thanks to the University of Arizona Cancer Center\, Kadar Hamilton and our Team Draft’s supporters for helping make this experience possible. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/a-survivor-at-every-college-arena-university-of-arizona/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160207T230000
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SUMMARY:KImberly Ringen is Heading to Super Bowl 50
DESCRIPTION:Denver\, CO. Lung cancer survivor-advocate Kim Ringen was the top fundraiser in Team Draft’s Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge. Kim and her husband\, Davin\, will represent Team Draft at Super Bowl 50 and the 25th annual Taste of the NFL the first weekend in February.\n\n\n“Having the opportunity to be apart of the Lung Cancer Super Bowl challenge has been a fun and exciting experience. It is about spreading awareness about this beast of a disease…and the cherry on top is to be in the stands of the biggest football game of the year!!”\n\nThe Super Bowl Challenge participants were part of a friendly competition\, with the top fundraisers awarded trips to Super Bowl 50\, the NFL Pro-Bowl and the Taste of the NFL. Kim and the other winners\, announced on January 4\, 2016\, will have an opportunity to share their powerful stories with key individuals with influence from across the country.\n\n“Opening day of the (LCSC) challenge my health declined and I was hospitalized…some would say that the timing was less than ideal – I say the timing was perfect!!! Rather than laying in the hospital bed constantly wondering if I was going to make it through… We were on our phones launching our campaign via social media spreading the word about the importance of research funding.”\n\n“The LCSC gave me a gift…as I was wheeled in and out of different diagnostic and surgical procedures we would get updates on our phones that yet another donation and encouraging comment had came through…This was such an uplifting experience in a time that would have been considered very mentally draining. After having a large wedge of my lung surgically removed I felt my inner fight grow stronger. I have considered myself a fighter throughout these last 2.5 years – but honestly just before the (LCSC) challenge began I felt a drain in my mental stamina…I fully believe the LCSC and the generous loving support from my friends and family ignited my spark..my fight!!! And that is what is keeping me alive!!!”\n\nI choose Life!!!!!\n\nThank you Chris Draft Family Foundation! ~ KImberly Ringen\n\nThe survivors that raise over $1\,000 can designate a beneficiary for 50% of their funds raised. Kim has designated the Lung Cancer Colorado Fund at UC Health as her beneficiary.\n\nAll of the participants will be able to continue raising funds until the Super Bowl\, February 7\, 2016.\n\nTeam Draft was founded by NFL veteran Linebacker Chris Draft and his late wife Keasha\, an engineer and Clemson graduate who died of lung cancer at the age of 38.\n\n“Super Bowl and Pro Bowl week are a fitting time to spotlight the crusade to change the face of lung cancer. The level of commitment\, drive and passion required to make it this far parallels the efforts required to get lung cancer research to the next level\,” said Chris Draft who co-founded Team Draft with his late wife Keasha to change the face of lung cancer.\n\nKeasha and Chris Draft had attended the Super Bowl the year of her diagnosis\, fulfilling one of her lifelong dreams. The memory of that Super Bowl trip served as part of the inspiration for The Super Bowl Challenge. “It takes a team to tackle lung cancer\, and the Super Bowl Challenge has expanded this amazing team. Keasha’s legacy of hope lives on through the Super Bowl Challenge team and we are grateful to all who have contributed and continue to contribute to lung cancer awareness\, research\, treatment and patient advocacy efforts\, and “said Draft. “We are excited to have the opportunity to take this year’s Super Bowl Challenge winners and their stories to the Super Bowl\, the Pro-Bowl\, and the Taste of the NFL.”\n\nAbout the Super Bowl\n\nThe day on which the Super Bowl is played\, now considered by some an unofficial American national holiday\,[1][2] is called “Super Bowl Sunday”. It is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption\, after Thanksgiving Day.[3] In addition\, the Super Bowl has frequently been the most-watched American television broadcast of the year; the four most-watched broadcasts in U.S. television history are Super Bowls.[4] In 2015\, Super Bowl XLIX became the most-watched American television program in history with an average audience of 114.4 million viewers\, the fifth time in six years the game had set a record\, starting with the 2010 Super Bowl\, which itself had taken over the number-one spot held for 27 years by the final episode of M*A*S*H.[5][6][7] The Super Bowl is also among the most-watched sporting events in the world\, almost all audiences being North American\, and is second to soccer’s UEFA Champions League final as the most watched annual sporting event worldwide\n\nAbout Team Draft\n\nTeam Draft\, an initiative of the Chris Draft Family Foundation\, is dedicated to raising lung cancer awareness and increasing badly needed research funding by shattering the misconception that lung cancer is a “smoker’s disease.” Despite the fact that between 20\,000 and 30\,000 people who have never smoked are diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States each year\, the smoking stigma negatively impacts lung cancer research funding\, which pales in comparison to funding for other major cancers and diseases. Team Draft is committed to educating people about the true nature of lung cancer\, raising funds for research and improving the lives of those affected by lung cancer. To learn more about Team Draft\, share your story\, or make a donation\, please visit https://www.teamdraft.org. \n 
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/kimberly-ringen-is-heading-to-super-bowl-50/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160206T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T072532
CREATED:20160109T211000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160113T015918Z
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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Dessureault is Heading to the 25th Annual Taste of the NFL
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Lung cancer survivor-advocate Elizabeth Dessureault was the second runner-up in Team Draft’s Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge. Liz and her husband Dax will represent Team Draft at the 25th annual Taste of the NFL in San Francisco\, CA on February 6\, 2016.\n\n\n\n“Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity to attend the Taste of the NFL. I am honoured to be able to represent Team Draft while advocating for Lung Cancer Research”\n\nThe Super Bowl Challenge participants were part of a friendly competition\, with the top fundraisers awarded trips to Super Bowl 50\, the NFL Pro-Bowl and the Taste of the NFL. Kim and the other winners\, announced on January 4\, 2016\, will have an opportunity to share their powerful stories with key individuals with influence from across the country.\n\n“As you know\, I have been busy selling my “just breathe” bracelets since November 1st to try and help create awareness and raise funds for lung cancer research. By donating these funds\, I am not only able to support Team Draft and Lung Cancer Canada\, but have this amazing opportunity to advocate in San Francisco.”\n\nThe survivors that raise over $1\,000 can designate a beneficiary for 50% of their funds raised. Elizabeth has designate Lung Cancer Canada as her beneficiary.\n\n“As a 26 year old woman who was diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer in April of 2015\, research is of the utmost important to me. To make things even more difficult\, I was diagnosed when I was 5 months pregnant. Since then\, I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy Jack 2 months prematurely and am currently on a targeted treatment that is helping to attack my specific cancer mutation.Had it not been for this research and innovation\, I would not be where I am today.”\n\nAll of the participants will be able to continue raising funds until the Super Bowl\, February 7\, 2016.\n\n\n“I am forever grateful for all that Team Draft does to help support Lung Cancer Awareness and Research and am beyond thrilled to be invited to attend this fantastic event!” ~ Elizabeth D\n\nTeam Draft was founded by NFL veteran Linebacker Chris Draft and his late wife Keasha\, an engineer and Clemson graduate who died of lung cancer at the age of 38.\n\n“Super Bowl and Pro Bowl week are a fitting time to spotlight the crusade to change the face of lung cancer. The level of commitment\, drive and passion required to make it this far parallels the efforts required to get lung cancer research to the next level\,” said Chris Draft who co-founded Team Draft with his late wife Keasha to change the face of lung cancer.\n\nKeasha and Chris Draft had attended the Super Bowl the year of her diagnosis\, fulfilling one of her lifelong dreams. The memory of that Super Bowl trip served as part of the inspiration for The Super Bowl Challenge. “It takes a team to tackle lung cancer\, and the Super Bowl Challenge has expanded this amazing team. Keasha’s legacy of hope lives on through the Super Bowl Challenge team and we are grateful to all who have contributed and continue to contribute to lung cancer awareness\, research\, treatment and patient advocacy efforts\, and “said Draft. “We are excited to have the opportunity to take this year’s Super Bowl Challenge winners and their stories to the Super Bowl\, the Pro-Bowl\, and the Taste of the NFL.”\n\nWhat is the Taste of the NFL? \n\nSince 1992\, the Taste of the NFL (a 501c3 organization) has rallied the country’s top chefs and the NFL’s greatest players to raise money in support of food banks throughout the United States.\n\nThis is done through via three avenues:\n\n • on-line donations during the KICK HUNGER CHALLENGE® (September – January)\n\n • locally hosted Taste Of The NFL events by an NFL team and their food bank featuring their players and local chefs\n\n • The Super Bowl Taste Of The NFL – The Party with a Purpose®.  Held on the eve of Super Bowl in the host city. This event is a unique way to experience exceptional cuisine\, meet NFL players and coaches\, and support our fight against hunger.\n\nThrough the efforts of hundreds of volunteers who help make “Taste of the NFL – Party With A Purpose” the single most successful charitable event at the Super Bowl\, the Taste of the NFL organization continues to help feed the 37 million Americans who have turned to their local food banks for assistance. Millions of needs\, thousands of families and dozens of new hunger projects have been affected by this major volunteer effort. Our goal: end hunger.\n\nAbout Team Draft\n\nTeam Draft\, an initiative of the Chris Draft Family Foundation\, is dedicated to raising lung cancer awareness and increasing badly needed research funding by shattering the misconception that lung cancer is a “smoker’s disease.” Despite the fact that between 20\,000 and 30\,000 people who have never smoked are diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States each year\, the smoking stigma negatively impacts lung cancer research funding\, which pales in comparison to funding for other major cancers and diseases. Team Draft is committed to educating people about the true nature of lung cancer\, raising funds for research and improving the lives of those affected by lung cancer. To learn more about Team Draft\, share your story\, or make a donation\, please visit https://www.teamdraft.org.
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/elizabeth-dessureault-is-heading-to-the-25th-annual-taste-of-the-nfl/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160131T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160131T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T072532
CREATED:20160109T210435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160113T015356Z
UID:4854-1454227200-1454281200@www.teamdraft.org
SUMMARY:Kathy Weber is Heading to the NFL Pro Bowl
DESCRIPTION:Denver\, CO. Lung cancer survivor Kathy Weber was the first runner-up in Team Draft’s Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge. Kathy and her family will spend a few days in Hawaii and watch the NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on January 31\, 2016.\n\n\n“I am humbled and grateful to the IASLC\, the Team Draft 2016 Super Bowl Challenge\, and all those who sponsored me with donations. As the second place fundraiser\, my family and I have won a trip to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii! Amazing!”\n\nThe Super Bowl Challenge participants were part of a friendly competition\, with the top fundraisers awarded trips to Super Bowl 50\, the NFL Pro-Bowl and the Taste of the NFL. Kathy and the other winners\, announced on January 4\, 2016\, will have an opportunity to share their powerful stories with key individuals with influence from across the country.\n\n“I joined the IASLC and Team Draft Foundation to increase awareness and research funding for lung cancer patients like me\, young and non-smokers\, not to win a prize. After attending the IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer in Denver\, I was shocked to learn the overall survival rate for lung cancer has been stagnant for almost 50 years and the 5 year survival rate is 19%. While most lung cancers are diagnosed in advanced stages\, my cancer was caught early. After a right upper lobectomy\, I am cancer free at my 18 month check-up.”\n\nThe survivors that raised over $1\,000 were able to designate a beneficiary for 50% of their funds raised. Kathy has designated the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer as her beneficiary.\n\n“My goal is to continue my involvement in the IASLC supporting their research commitment and join Team Draft’s quest to ‘change the face of lung cancer’.” Kathy Weber\n\nAll of the participants will be able to continue raising funds until the Super Bowl\, February 7\, 2016.\n\nTeam Draft was founded by NFL veteran Linebacker Chris Draft and his late wife Keasha\, an engineer and Clemson graduate who died of lung cancer at the age of 38.\n\n“Super Bowl and Pro Bowl week are a fitting time to spotlight the crusade to change the face of lung cancer. The level of commitment\, drive and passion required to make it this far parallels the efforts required to get lung cancer research to the next level\,” said Chris Draft who co-founded Team Draft with his late wife Keasha to change the face of lung cancer.\n\nKeasha and Chris Draft had attended the Super Bowl the year of her diagnosis\, fulfilling one of her lifelong dreams. The memory of that Super Bowl trip served as part of the inspiration for The Super Bowl Challenge. “It takes a team to tackle lung cancer\, and the Super Bowl Challenge has expanded this amazing team. Keasha’s legacy of hope lives on through the Super Bowl Challenge team and we are grateful to all who have contributed and continue to contribute to lung cancer awareness\, research\, treatment and patient advocacy efforts\, and “said Draft. “We are excited to have the opportunity to take this year’s Super Bowl Challenge winners and their stories to the Super Bowl\, the Pro-Bowl\, and the Taste of the NFL.”\n\nAbout the NFL Pro Bowl \n\nThe Pro Bowl returns to Hawaii’s Aloha Stadium on January 31\, 2016. It’s Team Rice against Team Irvin squaring off in the game that brings you closer to the players through fun insider access. It will again serve as the signature event to kick off Super Bowl week.\n\nAbout Team Draft\n\nTeam Draft\, an initiative of the Chris Draft Family Foundation\, is dedicated to raising lung cancer awareness and increasing badly needed research funding by shattering the misconception that lung cancer is a “smoker’s disease.” Despite the fact that between 20\,000 and 30\,000 people who have never smoked are diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States each year\, the smoking stigma negatively impacts lung cancer research funding\, which pales in comparison to funding for other major cancers and diseases. Team Draft is committed to educating people about the true nature of lung cancer\, raising funds for research and improving the lives of those affected by lung cancer. To learn more about Team Draft\, share your story\, or make a donation\, please visit https://www.teamdraft.org.
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/kathy-weber-is-heading-to-the-nfl-pro-bowl/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160103T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T072532
CREATED:20160102T033707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T103719Z
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SUMMARY:A Survivor at Every Stadium: San Francisco 49ers
DESCRIPTION:Santa Clara\, CA. Kaiser Health lung cancer survivor-advocate Brenda Pettigrue represented Team Draft at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. Brenda and her daughter\, Deirdra\, watched the San Francisco 49ers defeat the St. Louis Rams in overtime\, 19-16. #ASurvivoratEveryStadium #Tacklinglungcancer \n\n\nBrenda\n\nI’m 52 years old\, a mother of 3 grown children\, 26\, 23\, 19. I was diagnosed with stage 4 Non-small cell adenocarcinoma in September 2014. I am a non-smoker and I was a very good athlete in high school and college. Currently\, I’m a track coach at Wilcox high school in Santa Clara\, Ca and I love working with the kids and coaching.\n\nGoing to the game under any other circumstances would be just going to another game\, but because this represents so much more it means a lot to me it’s another step in my life’s journey the opportunity to meet someone who knows what I am experiencing right now. I know this is as it should be I love sports\, and working with kids and I believe there is a lot more for me to do in this life time. I can see clearly how everything is coming into play I’m a team player and I want to be apart of team draft I know that this is just another step in which God wants me to go and I’m ready to do that I’m glad I will get that opportunity through you and Keasha. Thanks so much for reaching out to me and for sharing the Journey you and Keisha took together and continue to do I am more then happy to be one of the faces that represents lung cancer as it is today.\n\nIn 2012\, we\, Team Draft\, launched our inaugural Survivor at Every Stadium initiative on CNN during a nationally-televised prime time special focusing on lung cancer and our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer.\n\nOur Survivor at Every Stadium initiative\, leverages our connections with the NFL\, its teams and players and our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country. As part of our National Campaign\, this celebration of survivorship raises lung cancer awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease\, and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.\n\nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease.\n\nWe kicked off our 2nd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on December 2nd\, 2015. The Challenge builds off the success of our established Survivor Series by using the games at the heart of that initiative to create buzz for supporting our lung cancer survivors.\n\nSupport our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/LungCancerSurvivorsSuperBowl\n\nSpecial thanks to the San Francisco 49ers\, Kaiser Santa Clara\, St. Louis Rams and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.\n\nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/a-survivor-at-every-stadium-san-francisco-49ers-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151228T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T072532
CREATED:20151224T144444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151229T064447Z
UID:4805-1451289600-1451343600@www.teamdraft.org
SUMMARY:A Survivor at Every Arena: Chicago Bulls
DESCRIPTION:Chicago\, IL. Four Chicago lung cancer survivor-advocates represented Team Draft at the United Center on Monday. Tracy Anderson\, Barb Miller\, William Marshall\, and Terry Gillespie watched the Chicago Bulls defeat the Toronto Raptors. #ASurvivoratEveryArena #Tacklelungcancer #WindyCity\n\n\n Team Draft is dedicated to raising lung cancer awareness and increasing badly needed research funding by shattering the misconception that lung cancer is a “smoker’s disease.” The fact is anybody can get lung cancer. Yet\, despite the fact that between 20\,000 and 30\,000 people who have never smoked—including Keasha—are diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States each year\, the smoking stigma negatively impacts lung cancer research funding\, which pales in comparison to funding for other major cancers and diseases. Team Draft is out to change all that by using the unique platform available to Chris as a former NFL player and nationally recognized community leader and health advocate to lead a National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer—a campaign that has taken us to more than 100 of the top cancer treatment and research centers in the United States and Canada.\n\nThrough our Survivor at Every Arena initiative\, we are working with all 30 NBA teams to have a lung cancer survivor from a local cancer center and their guests attend one of the team’s home games.\n\nOur goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local and national level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of lung cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease.\n\nWe kicked off our 2nd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on December 2nd\, 2015. The Challenge builds off the success of our established Survivor Series by using the games at the heart of that initiative to create buzz for supporting our lung cancer survivors. \n\nSupport our Super Bowl Challenge participants: https://www.crowdrise.com/LungCancerSurvivorsSuperBowl \n\nSpecial thanks to the Chicago Bulls\, Rush University Cancer Center\, Northwestern Lurie Cancer Center\, North Shore Cancer Center\, University of Chicago Cancer Center\, Jill Feldman\, Jeff Tanaka\, Billy Nash and our Team Draft’s supporters for helping make this experience possible.\n\nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/a-survior-at-every-arena-chicago-bulls/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151227T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T072532
CREATED:20151224T143029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160102T032943Z
UID:4803-1451228400-1451253600@www.teamdraft.org
SUMMARY:A Survivor at Every Stadium: Seattle Seahawks
DESCRIPTION:Seattle\, WA. Lung cancer survivor-advocates Kelly Kakuk and Janet Freeman-Daily  represented Team Draft at CenturyLink Field on Sunday. Kelly and Janet watched Russell Wilson\, Richard Sherman\, Doug Baldwin and their Seattle Seahawk lose a close game to the St. Louis Rams. #ASurvivoratEveryStadium #NFLWest #Tacklinglungcancer #12s\n\n\nJanet Freeman-Daily \n\nJanet believes LC patients need to learn about treatment and clinical trial options that might improve their survival time and quality of life. The public needs to learn that anyone with lungs can get lung cancer.\n\nIn the time she have left\, she is using her skills to help others who have LC\, and increase the awareness of LC among everyone else. In her previous career in aerospace systems engineering\, she was a “technical translator” of sorts: She researched science and technology developments and helped others understand how these developments could benefit them. Now she does the same for the experience and science of lung cancer. Her days are spent tracking developments in LC research and treatments\, supporting and informing LC ePatients and caregivers online and in person\, and raising awareness through writing\, blogging and public speaking. She attends and reports on medical meetings as a Patient Advocate\, and is one of the founders and moderators of the Lung Cancer Social Media (#LCSM) community. Through these activities\, she seeks to foster collaboration among LC patients\, caregivers\, advocates\, healthcare providers\, and researchers with an aim to educate\, develop public support\, end the stigma\, and facilitate successful treatments for the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.\n\nRead the full story\n\nIn 2012\, we\, Team Draft\, launched our inaugural Survivor at Every Stadium initiative on CNN during a nationally-televised prime time special focusing on lung cancer and our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer.\n\nOur Survivor at Every Stadium initiative\, leverages our connections with the NFL\, its teams and players and our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country. As part of our National Campaign\, this celebration of survivorship raises lung cancer awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease\, and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.\n\nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease.\n\nWe kicked off our 2nd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on December 2nd\, 2015. The Challenge builds off the success of our established Survivor Series by using the games at the heart of that initiative to create buzz for supporting our lung cancer survivors. \n\nSupport Kelly’s Team: https://www.crowdrise.com/LungCancerSurvivorsSuperBowl \n\nSpecial thanks to the Seattle Seahawks\, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance\, Virginia Mason Cancer Center\, and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.\n\nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/a-survivor-at-every-stadium-seattle-seahawks-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T072532
CREATED:20151224T142302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151227T231104Z
UID:4801-1451203200-1451235600@www.teamdraft.org
SUMMARY:A Survivor at Every Stadium: Atlanta Falcons
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta\, GA. Emory Winship Cancer Institute lung cancer survivor Margaret Hill represented Team Draft at the Georgia Dome on Sunday. Margaret and her husband watched the Atlanta Falcons defeat the Carolina Panthers. #ASurvivoratEveryStadium #NFLSouth #Tacklinglungcancer #50seasons #RiseUp\n\n\nIn 2012\, we\, Team Draft\, launched our inaugural Survivor at Every Stadium initiative on CNN during a nationally-televised prime time special focusing on lung cancer and our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer.\n\nOur Survivor at Every Stadium initiative\, leverages our connections with the NFL\, its teams and players and our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country. As part of our National Campaign\, this celebration of survivorship raises lung cancer awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease\, and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.\n\nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease.\n\nWe kicked off our 2nd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on December 2nd\, 2015. The Challenge builds off the success of our established Survivor Series by using the games at the heart of that initiative to create buzz for supporting our lung cancer survivors.\n\nSupport our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/LungCancerSurvivorsSuperBowl \n\nSpecial thanks to the Atlanta Falcons\, Emory Winship Cancer Institute\, and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.\n\nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/a-survivor-at-every-stadium-atlanta-falcons-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151224T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T072532
CREATED:20151222T182051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T151252Z
UID:4795-1450944000-1450998000@www.teamdraft.org
SUMMARY:THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL - A Survivor at Every Stadium: Oakland Raiders
DESCRIPTION:Oakland\, CA. Kaiser Health lung cancer survivor-advocate Don Stranathan represented Team Draft at the O.co Coliseum on Thursday night. Don watched the Silver and Black defeat the San Diego Chargers in overtime. #RaiderNation #Tacklinglungcancer #ThursdayNightFootball #Raiderettes\n\n\nDon Stranathan\n\nMy last promises to her: Advocate for lung cancer awareness and live life to the fullest\n\nThe bad news is that I have cancer. The good news is that cancer has taught me to live life to the fullest. I never allow cancer to define me. I rarely miss an opportunity to hike\, bike\, or do anything that strengthens my immune system and keeps me out in nature.\n\nIn October 2011 I met Penny Blume\, the love of my life\, on a lung cancer support community on Inspire. Penny left this earth on Jan. 21\, 2014 after battling small cell lung cancer for 32 months. Penny and I spent our time together traveling back and forth from New York to California. She passed at my home in Santa Rosa\, Calif.\, after trying one last clinical trial at Stanford Cancer Center.\n\nPenny and I turned to each other for emotional support to battle our cancers and fell in love. It was after a couple of months of texting and chatting on social media that we decided to meet. Penny flew to California for her first visit in January 2012\, and the rest is history.\n\nMy relationship with Penny also marked the beginning of my advocacy work for lung cancer. It started when a friend of ours asked us to post our story on a lung cancer survivors group on Facebook. I posted something\, and then Penny and I decided to repost it on Inspire\, since it was the site that brought us together. In September 2012 our story was shared by ABC News and Good Morning America. In the following weeks\, it was shared and tweeted all over the world…\n\nMy last promises to Penny were that I would continue to live life to the fullest and advocate for lung cancer research and awareness. One day at a time I try to keep those promises to her.\n\n– See more at: http://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2014/11/18/my-last-promises-to-her-advocate-for-lung-cancer-awareness-and-live-life-to-the-fullest/#sthash.nz4BlwDO.dpuf\n\nIn 2012\, we\, Team Draft\, launched our inaugural Survivor at Every Stadium initiative on CNN during a nationally-televised prime time special focusing on lung cancer and our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer.\n\nOur Survivor at Every Stadium initiative\, leverages our connections with the NFL\, its teams and players and our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country.  As part of our National Campaign\, this celebration of survivorship raises lung cancer awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease\, and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.\n\nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease.\n\nWe kicked off our 2nd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on December 2nd\, 2015. The Challenge builds off the success of our established Survivor Series by using the games at the heart of that initiative to create buzz for supporting our lung cancer survivors.\n\nSupport Don’s Team: https://www.crowdrise.com/LungCancerSurvivorsSuperBowl \n\nSpecial thanks to the Oakland Raiders\, Kaiser Health\, Genentech and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.\n\nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/thursday-night-football-a-survivor-at-every-stadium-oakland-raiders/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T072532
CREATED:20151219T195945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151222T201700Z
UID:4788-1450598400-1450630800@www.teamdraft.org
SUMMARY:A Survivor at Every Stadium: San Diego Chargers
DESCRIPTION:San Diego\, CA. Lung cancer survivor-advocates Nicole Musial and Jeff Jones represented Team Draft at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The survivors watched the San Diego Chargers dominate the Miami Dolphins\, 30-14. #Tacklinglungcancer #ASurvivoratEveryStadium #SuperBowlChallenge #Recruiting \n\n\nNicole Musial \n\nThis is an unbelievable opportunity to make fun memories with my son. The support I’ve received from family\, doctors and the Draft Family Foundation has been incredible and I am so thankful.\n\nJeff Jones\n\nGoing to the game means that I can enjoy the freedom to be normal and enjoy normal things … without the weight of my health problems on my mind.\n\nIn 2012\, we\, Team Draft\, launched our inaugural Survivor at Every Stadium initiative on CNN during a nationally-televised prime time special focusing on lung cancer and our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer.\n\nThe Foundation leverages our connections with the NFL\, its teams and players and our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country\, As part of our National Campaign\, this celebration of survivorship raises lung cancer awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease\, and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.\n\nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease.\n\nWe kicked off our 2nd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on December 2nd\, 2015. The Challenge builds off the success of our established Survivor Series by using the games at the heart of that initiative to create buzz for supporting our lung cancer survivors. \n\nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/LungCancerSurvivorsSuperBowl\n\nSpecial thanks to the San Diego Chargers\, UCSD Moores Cancer Center\, China Neal\, Arthur Hightower\, Nicolas Nierenberg\, Bryan and Melanie Harris\, and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.\n\nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/a-survivor-at-every-stadium-san-diego-chargers-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151217T235500
DTSTAMP:20260410T072532
CREATED:20151217T200954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151218T205303Z
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SUMMARY:THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL - A Survivor at Every Stadium: St. Louis Rams
DESCRIPTION:St. Louis\, MO. Lung cancer survivors Mary Oscko and Gerry Belew represented Team Draft at the Edward Jones Dome on Thursday night. The survivors watched the St. Louis Rams defeat the Tampa Bay Bucs. #ASurvivoratEveryStadium #Tacklinglungcancer #NFL #ThursdayNightFootball \n\n\nMary Oscko \n\nThank you so much for reaching our to lung cancer patients and their caregivers. I am looking forward to a night at the game and watching my husband have fun out on the field.\n \n \n\nIn 2012\, we\, Team Draft\, launched our inaugural Survivor at Every Stadium initiative on CNN during a nationally-televised prime time special focusing on lung cancer and our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer.\n\nThe Foundation leverages our connections with the NFL\, its teams and players and our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country\, As part of our National Campaign\, this celebration of survivorship raises lung cancer awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease\, and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.\n\nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease.\n\nWe kicked off our 2nd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on December 1st\, 2015\, which will build on the success of our established Survivor Series by using the games at the heart of that initiative to create buzz for the Super Bowl Challenge and\, in turn\, funds for research and awareness.\n\nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/LungCancerSurvivorsSuperBowl\n\nSpecial thanks to the St. Louis Rams\, Lung Cancer Connection\, Inc.\, WashU Siteman Cancer Center\, and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.\n\nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/thursday-night-football-a-survivor-at-every-stadium-st-louis-rams/
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SUMMARY:A Survivor at Every Arena: Atlanta Hawks
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta\, GA. Piedmont Health lung cancer survivor-advocate Billie Jane Hood  represented Team Draft at Philips Arena on Wednesday night. Billie celebrated her birthday by watching the Atlanta Hawks defeat the Philadelphia 76ers. #ASurvivorAtEveryArena #Changingthefaceoflungcancer \n\n\nCOVINGTON — When Covington resident Billie Jane Hood underwent a routine evaluation for knee replacement surgery at Piedmont Newton Hospital\, the last thing she expected to hear was that she had stage IV lung cancer.\n\n“I was never more shocked by anything in my life\,” Hood\, who is a lifelong nonsmoker\, said. “It was a wild roller coaster ride from the first PET scan to being told I had advanced stage lung cancer and then on to more tests. I told my doctor\, ‘I still have places to go and things to see.’”\n\nRead the full story\n\nTeam Draft is dedicated to raising lung cancer awareness and increasing badly needed research funding by shattering the misconception that lung cancer is a “smoker’s disease.” The fact is anybody can get lung cancer. Yet\, despite the fact that between 20\,000 and 30\,000 people who have never smoked—including Keasha—are diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States each year\, the smoking stigma negatively impacts lung cancer research funding\, which pales in comparison to funding for other major cancers and diseases. Team Draft is out to change all that by using the unique platform available to Chris as a former NFL player and nationally recognized community leader and health advocate to lead a National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer—a campaign that has taken us to more than 100 of the top cancer treatment and research centers in the United States and Canada.\n\nThrough our Survivor at Every Arena initiative\, we are working with all 30 NBA teams to have a lung cancer survivor from a local cancer center and their guests attend one of the team’s home games.\n\nOur goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local and national level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of lung cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease.\n<P.\n\nSpecial thanks to the Atlanta Hawks\, Piedmont Healthcare and our Team Draft’s supporters for helping make this experience possible.\n\n\nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/a-survivor-at-every-arena-atlanta-hawks-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151213T170000
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SUMMARY:A Survivor at Every Stadium: Tampa Bay Bucs
DESCRIPTION:Tampa\, FL. South Florida lung cancer survivor Matt Tavrides and his wife\, Julie\, represented Team Draft at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. The survivors watched the Tampa Bay Bucs lose a close game to their NFC South rival\, New Orleans Saints. #Tacklinglungcancer #NFL #SuperBowlChallenge #Recruiting\n\n\nIn 2012\, we\, Team Draft\, launched our inaugural Survivor at Every Stadium initiative on CNN during a nationally-televised prime time special focusing on lung cancer and our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer.\n\nLeveraging our connections with the NFL\, its teams and players and our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country\, As part of our National Campaign\, this celebration of survivorship raises lung cancer awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease\, and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.\n\nTeam Draft’s goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local\, national\, and international level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease.\n\nOn December 1\, 2016\, Team Draft co-founder and former NFL linebacker Chris Draft launched Team Draft’s 2016 Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on SiriusXM NFL radio with hosts Bob Papa and Solomon Wilcots. The launch served as a call to action for lung cancer survivors across the country to join the challenge.\n\nThe Challenge participants are a part of a friendly competition\, with the top fundraisers awarded trips to Super Bowl 50\, the NFL Pro-Bowl and the Taste of the NFL. The winners\, announced on January 4\, 2016\, will have an opportunity to share their powerful stories with key influencers from across the country.\n\nJoin the Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/LungCancerSurvivorsSuperBowl\n\nSpecial thanks to the Tampa Bay Bucs and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.\n\nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/a-survivor-at-every-stadium-tampa-bay-bucs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151212T170000
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SUMMARY:A Survivor at Every Rink: Boston Bruins
DESCRIPTION:Boston\, MA. Mass General lung cancer survivor-advocates Dan Gorini and Dave Kimball represented Team Draft at the TD Garden. The survivors watched the Boston Bruins defeat the Florida Panthers. #ASurvivoratEveryRink #HockeyFightsCancer\n\n\nGiven the overwhelming success of our Survivor at Every Stadium initiative\, in 2012\, we expanded it beyond the gridiron to the ice through our Survivor at Every Rink initiative. As part of Team Draft’s National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer\, this celebration of survivorship raises awareness\, gives hope to those battling the disease and shines a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers across North America.
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/a-survivor-at-every-rink-boston-bruins-3/
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