Team Draft

Survivor at Every Stadium: Los Angeles Rams
2016-12-24 08:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
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Los Angeles, CA. City of Hope lung cancer survivor-advocate Corey Wood represented Team Draft at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Christmas Eve. Corey, her Mom, and Team Draft co-founder and former Ram, Chris Draft, watched the LA Rams lose a close game to their Northern California rival, San Francisco 49ers.
Corey Wood is a native of Yorba Linda, CA, attended Esperanza High School in Anaheim, CA and graduated from Cal Berkeley.
Just two weeks after graduating from UC Berkeley, I was walking down a street in San Francisco when I received an unexpected, almost inconceivable, phone call.
“Corey, you have adenocarcinoma. You need to see the doctor tomorrow.”
Adenocarcinoma?
I googled the foreign word – “The most common form of lung cancer.” At the time, I barely knew the difference between benign and malignant.
I’ve never smoked.
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In 2012, we, Team Draft, launched our inaugural Survivor Series 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.
Our Survivor at Every Stadium, leverages our connections with the NFL, its teams and players with our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country. As a part of our International Campaign, the games allow us to celebrate our survivors, raise lung cancer awareness, and give hope to those battling the disease, as well as shine a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.

Team 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, which builds 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge

Special thanks to the Los Angeles Rams, Molly Higgins, Astra Zeneca, Wilmot Family, and all of our Team Draft supporters for helping make this event possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Tackling Lung Cancer Reception: Denver, CO
2016-12-22 17:00 - 23:00
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Denver, CO. 2016 Super Bowl Challenge winner, Kim Ringen led a group of Denver area lung cancer survivor-advocates to the View House on Thursday for a night of fellowship and empowerment. Team Draft’s Tackling Lung Cancer Reception, sponsored by Myriad, gave the survivors a chance to mingle with other survivors and lung cancer experts from across the Denver metro area.
Kim Ringen, Denver lung cancer survivor-advocate
This is a great opportunity to meet fellow survivors and develop a social community so we can learn and share one anothers’ story!!!
As part of our National Campaign to change the face of lung cancer, 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.
Team 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 dinner 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the Myriad, Kim and Davin Ringen, Erika Maitch, View House and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Tackling Lung Cancer Reception: Chicago, IL
2016-12-21 08:00 - 17:00
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Chicago, IL. Chicago area lung cancer survivor-advocates will join Jill Feldman and Team Draft for a night of fellowship at the Park Tavern in near O’Hare airport.. The dinner, sponsored by Myriad, will give the survivors a chance to mingle with other survivors, and lung cancer experts from across the Chicago metro area.
Jill Feldman, Chicago Lung Cancer Survivor-Advocate
Hope is a word that I never used to associate with lung cancer because in my experience there was only false hope, or no hope at all. But, there have been more advancements in lung cancer research in the past 7 years than the 30 years prior. I have options that my mom, dad and so many others didn’t like targeted therapy and focused radiation. That gives me hope.
To educate and raise awareness and funds for lung cancer research we always focus on the alarming statistics and how the disease is underfunded, but those of us who are diagnosed with lung cancer are not just a disease and we’re not a statistic; we are the true faces, the real stories, of lung cancer, and while each of us has our own personal story, we all really want the same story – a story of HOPE!

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As part of our National Campaign to change the face of lung cancer, 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.
Team 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 dinner 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the Myriad, Jill Feldman, Park Tavern and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Survivor at Every Rink: Columbus Blue Jackets
2016-12-20 19:00 - 23:00
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Columbus, OH. Ohio State University lung cancer survivor-advocates represented Team Draft and Breath of Hope Ohio at the Nationwide Arena on Tuesday night. The group watched the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the visiting Los Angeles Kings after going to a shootout. #SurvivorAtEveryRink #changingthefaceoflungcancer #LCSM
In 2012, we, Team Draft, launched our inaugural Survivor Series 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.
Our Survivor at Every Rink, launched in 2013, leverages our connections with the NHL, its teams and players with our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country. As a part of our International Campaign, the games allow us to celebrate our survivors, raise lung cancer awareness, and give hope to those battling the disease, as well as shine a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.

Team 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, which builds 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge

Special thanks to the Cara Capretta, Luciana Ramsey, The Ohio State James Cancer Center, Myriad, Breath of Hope Ohio, Wilmot Family, and all of our Team Draft supporters for helping make this event possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Tackling Lung Cancer Reception: Columbus, OH
2016-12-20 15:00 - 19:00
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Columbus, OH. Ohio State lung cancer survivor-advocates joined Team Draft & Breathe of Hope Ohio for a night of fellowship at Nada in Downtown Columbus. The dinner, sponsored by Myriad, gave the survivors a chance to mingle with other survivors, and lung cancer experts from around The Ohio State James Comprehensive Cancer Center.
As part of our National Campaign to change the face of lung cancer, 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.
Team 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 dinner 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the Myriad, Cara Capretta, Luciana Ramsey, The Ohio State James Cancer Center, Nada, Breath of Hope Ohio and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Survivor at Every Stadium: New York Jets - Saturday Night Football
2016-12-17 18:00 - 23:00
East Rutherford, NJ. Lung cancer survivor-advocates Alisa Brenes, Barbara Kotler, and Chris Sabia represented Team Draft at MetLife Stadium on Saturday night. The survivors watched the New York Jets take on the Miami Dolphins from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s suite.
Alisa Brenes, New York Lung Cancer Survivor
I would like to thank Team Draft and Commissioner Goodell for inviting me as their guest to help bring awareness to the fight against lung cancer. As a single mother of twin sons, a survivor of lung cancer and as one who lost my mother, grandfather and aunts and uncles and too many friends to name to lung cancer, I am honored to participate in this important event with Team Draft and Gang Green. We are changing the face of lung cancer, one game at a time … Thank you!!!
In 2012, we, Team Draft, launched our inaugural Survivor Series 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.
Our Survivor at Every Stadium, leverages our connections with the NFL, its teams and players with our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country. As a part of our International Campaign, the games allow us to celebrate our survivors, raise lung cancer awareness, and give hope to those battling the disease, as well as shine a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.

Team 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, which builds 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge

Special thanks to the NFL, Commissioner Goodell, Astra Zeneca, Wilmot Family, and all of our Team Draft supporters for helping make this event possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Tackling Lung Cancer Reception: Long Island, NY
2016-12-17 11:00 - 15:00
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Mineola, NY. Team Draft joined forces with Winthrop Hospital, on Long Island, to create a Holiday Brunch for lung cancer survivors on Saturday at The Davenport Printing Press Restaurant. The brunch, sponsored by Myriad, gave the survivors a chance to mingle with other survivors, and lung cancer experts at Winthrop Hospital.
As part of our National Campaign to change the face of lung cancer, 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.
Team 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 dinner 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the Dr. Jeff Schneider, Myriad, Winthrop Hospital, The Davenport Printing Press Restaurant and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Tackling Lung Cancer Reception: New York City
2016-12-16 11:00 - 17:00
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New York, NY. Team Draft hosted lung cancer survivor-advocates and doctors from Memorial Sloan-Kettering, Mt. Sinai, Weil-Cornell and Columbia-Presbyterian at the Tribeca Grill on Friday afternoon. The luncheon, sponsored by Myriad, gave the survivors a chance to mingle with other survivors, and lung cancer experts (Brendon Stiles-WeilCornell, Matthew Kott-Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Raja Flores-Mt. Sinai) from around New York City.
Brendon Stiles, M.D. via twitter
Here is the closing thought. From my Dad’s grave stone. Live by this creed. #LCSM
“What We Do For Ourselves Alone Dies With Us: What We Do For Others And For The World Remains And Is Immortal”
As part of our National Campaign to change the face of lung cancer, 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.
Team 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 dinner 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the TriBeCA Grill, Myriad, Brenden Stiles, Weil Cornell, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Mt, Sinai, Raja Flores and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Survivor at Every Stadium: Seattle Seahawks - Thursday Night Football
2016-12-15 08:00 - 23:00
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Seattle, WA. Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) lung cancer survivor-advocate Kelly Kakuk represented Team Draft at CenturyLink Stadium on Thursday night. Kelly, her sister, and SCCA rep Elizabeth Stohr, watched the Seattle Seahawks clinch the NFC West title, with former Hawk and Stanford Cardinal Kerry Carter, by defeating the visiting Los Angeles Rams.
Kelly Kakuk, SCCA lung cancer survivor-advocate
Thank you so much Team Draft for the opportunity. And more importantly, thank you for your passionate dedication to change the face of lung cancer and provide hope! We are so grateful
In 2012, we, Team Draft, launched our inaugural Survivor Series 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.
Our Survivor at Every Stadium, leverages our connections with the NFL, its teams and players with our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country. As a part of our International Campaign, the games allow us to celebrate our survivors, raise lung cancer awareness, and give hope to those battling the disease, as well as shine a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.

Team 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, which builds 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge

Special thanks to the Kerry Carter, NFL, Seattle Seahawks, Astra Zeneca, Wilmot Family, and all of our Team Draft supporters for helping make this event possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Survivor at Every Stadium: Miami Dolphins
2016-12-11 08:00 - 17:00
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Miami Gardens, FL. Memorial Cancer Institute lung cancer survivor-advocate Gary Walters and his wife Belinda will represent Team Draft on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium. Gary will watch the Miami Dolphins take on the Arizona Cardinals.
In 2012, we, Team Draft, launched our inaugural Survivor Series 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.
Our Survivor at Every Stadium, leverages our connections with the NFL, its teams and players with our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country. As a part of our International Campaign, the games allow us to celebrate our survivors, raise lung cancer awareness, and give hope to those battling the disease, as well as shine a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.
Team 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, which builds 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the Miami Dolphins, Memorial Cancer Institute, Lily’s Light, Astra Zeneca, Wilmot Family, and all of our Team Draft supporters for helping make this event possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Survivor at Every Stadium: New York Jets - Monday Night Football
2016-12-05 08:00 - 23:00
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East Rutherford, NJ. New York lung cancer survivor-advocate Amanda Ellis Kouri and lung cancer advocate Ben Schachtel represented Team Draft at MetLife Stadium on Monday night. Amanda and Ben watched, from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s suite, the New York Jets lose a tough game to the Indianapolis Colts.
Amanda Ellis Kouri, New York Lung Cancer Survivor, Blogger – https://onelungdiary.wordpress.com/blog/
I forget most days about my one lung, but I never forget about how lucky I am that I was given a second chance. Many people with a diagnosis of lung cancer don’t get to just have it taken out and live a very long life. And I hope to live in a world where my story, is everyones Lung Cancer story.
In 2012, we, Team Draft, launched our inaugural Survivor Series 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.
Our Survivor at Every Stadium, leverages our connections with the NFL, its teams and players with our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country. As a part of our International Campaign, the games allow us to celebrate our survivors, raise lung cancer awareness, and give hope to those battling the disease, as well as shine a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.

Team 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, which builds 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge

Special thanks to the NFL, Commissioner Goodell, Lungevity, Astra Zeneca, Wilmot Family, and all of our Team Draft supporters for helping make this event possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
Amanda is Changing the Face of Lung Cancer

Tackling Lung Cancer Reception: Boston, MA
2016-11-30 16:00 - 23:00
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Boston, MA. November is lung cancer awareness month, so Team Draft joined forces with LungStrong and Lung Cancer Alliance to Shine A Light on lung cancer in Boston. The survivors were invited to a dinner reception at 5 Napkin Burger prior to the Shine A Light program at the Prudential Center. The dinner, sponsored by Myriad, gave the survivors a chance to mingle with other survivors, and lung cancer experts from around the city.
As part of our National Campaign to change the face of lung cancer, 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.
Team 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 dinner 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the Myriad, Diane Legg, LungStrong, Dr. Lecia Sequist, Dr. Pasi Janne, 5 Napkin Burger, and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Team Draft Celebrating 5 Years of Changing the Face of Lung Cancer
2016-11-27
Team Draft Celebrating 5 Years of Changing the Face of Lung Cancer

Two Commitments!

Five years ago, Chris and Keasha were married, and like most couples on their wedding day, they made a commitment to each other–a commitment to that each would love, honor and cherish the other. But they also made a broader commitment to all those who, like Keasha, were battling lung cancer–a commitment to tackle the disease. You see, it was on that day, standing side-by-side, that Chris and Keasha launched Team Draft. And while Keasha may no longer be physically with us, her fight and her spirit live on through our National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer.
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Thanks to the generous support and donations of people like you, we have been able to accomplish a lot in the last five of years. In the last month alone, for example, we worked with the VA leadership on a national initiative to promote potentially life-saving lung cancer screenings to veterans across the country in honor of Veterans Day, we have continued to feature stories of survivors and doctors we have met along the campaign trail, and we worked with teams across the NFL, NCAA, NHL, and NBA to arrange to have a lung cancer survivors at home games throughout the year in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness. Over the last five years, we have gone from a National Campaign to an International Campaign, that has taken us to more than 130 of the top cancer treatment and research facilities in US, Canada, Mexico and the UK. But there is a lot more to be done, and we need your help.
Keasha knew that it takes a team to tackle cancer. She also understood the dedication and commitment it would take to change the face of lung cancer. So, on her wedding day, she told her guests that she didn’t want presents. Instead, she asked them to make a donation to Team Draft to support the commitment she and Chris made that day to all of those fighting the disease. Please help us celebrate Team Draft’s three year anniversary by making a donation today. Your donation will ensure that we can continue to honor Keasha’s commitment by raising lung cancer awareness, increasing badly needed research funding by shattering the misconception that lung cancer is a smokers disease and celebrating all those survivors who are living longer and living stronger every day.
Please share our story and the video of Chris and Keasha’s wedding with your friends and family, but please share the commitment to tackle lung cancer with them as well.

Survivor at Every College Stadium: UNLV Rebels
2016-11-26 08:00 - 17:00
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Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas area lung cancer survivor-advocates Lysa Buonanno and Sandy Stewart will represent Team Draft at the Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday. The survivors will watch the University of Nevada-Las Vegas Rebels take on the University of Nevada-Reno Wolf Pack, as guests of UNLV Defensive Coordinator, Kent Baer. #NevadaRivals #SilverState

In 2012, we, Team Draft, launched our inaugural Survivor Series 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.
Our Survivor at Every College Stadium, leverages our connections with the NCAA, its teams and players with our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country. As a part of our International Campaign, the games allow us to celebrate our survivors, raise lung cancer awareness, and give hope to those battling the disease, as well as shine a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.

Team 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, which builds 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge

Special thanks to the UNLV, Kent Baer, Astra Zeneca, Wilmot Family, and all of our Team Draft supporters for helping make this event possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Survivor at Every Stadium: Estadio Azteca
2016-11-21 08:00 - 23:00
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Mexico City, D.F., Mexico. Respirando Con Valor executive director Patti Mondragón, lung cancer survivor-advocate Leonardo Becerril and Dr. Uriel Rumbo will represent Team Draft at the Estadio Azteca tonight. The group will watch the Oakland Raiders take on the Houston Texans, in the only NFL Mexico game this season. The survivors will be joined by our co-founder, Chris Draft and CDFF Board member, Bill Nash. #NFLMexico #MondayNightFootball #Tacklinglungcancer #InternationalSeries
Zocalo Square in Mexico City
In 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.
Leveraging 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 International 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.
Team 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the NFL, NFL Mexico, RESPIRANDO CON VALOR, IASLC, Astra-Zeneca and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
Estadio Azteca

Survivor at Every Stadium: San Francisco 49ers
2016-11-20 08:00 - 20:00
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Santa Clara, CA. Bay Area lung cancer survivor-advocate Larry Geshon represented Team Draft at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. Larry joined 49ers Alumni at the Red Zone Rally before heading to the Stadium to watch the San Francisco 49ers take on the New England Patriots.
In 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.
Leveraging 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.
Team 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the San Francisco 49ers, Guy McIntyre, Bonnie Addario Lung Cancer Foundation and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Survivor at Every Stadium: Carolina Panthers
2016-11-17 08:00 - 23:00
Charlotte, NC. Raleigh lung cancer survivor-advocate Nicole Russell and Greenville Health lung cancer survivor-advocate Rick Owens represented Team Draft at Bank of America Stadium. The survivors had dinner at Pike’s before heading to the stadium to watch the Carolina Panthers beat on the New Orleans Saints during Thursday Night Football.
Nicole Russell
Being able to represent Team Draft at this game during Lung Cancer Awareness Month means that I get to show how we can live with lung cancer and how hopeful we are about the future of Lung Cancer. Getting my face out to the public to show them that the stigma is incorrect is so important, I can show them that young people are being diagnosed more and more, make others aware, that all you need is lungs, to get lung cancer!
In 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.
Leveraging 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.
Team 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the Carolina Panthers, Riley Fields, Duke Health Raleigh, Dr. Garst and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Jan 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers team members pose for a photo during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Survivor at Every Stadium: Washington Redskins
2016-11-13 08:00 - 22:00
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Washington, DC. DC area lung cancer survivor-advocates Allison Fellner Pauole and Eugene Decrisci represented Team Draft at FedEx Field on Sunday. The survivors joined former Redskin Chris Draft and other Redskins Alumni on Saturday at the Homecoming Reception, and on Sunday watched the Redskins defeat the Minnesota Vikings.
Allison Pauole
Living with Lung Cancer is a lot like my Washington Redskins…we all have to be “braves on the warpath.”
In 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.
Leveraging 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.
Team 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the Washington Redskins, Walter Reed, Dr. Corey Carter and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Survivor at Every Stadium: Philadelphia Eagles
2016-11-13 08:00 - 19:00
Philadelphia, PA. November is lung cancer awareness month! Former Philly police officer and lung cancer survivor-advocate John Boylan will represent Team Draft at Lincoln Financial Field. Boylan will watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. #FlyEaglesFly #Tacklinglungcancer #LCAM
In 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.
Leveraging 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.
Team 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles, Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Tackling Lung Cancer in Philadelphia, PA
2016-11-11 18:00 - 21:00
Philadelphia, PA. November is lung cancer awareness month and Team Draft has invited lung cancer survivors from Philadelphia to attend a dinner at Smoking Betty’s in Center City. The dinner, sponsored by Myriad, will give the survivors a chance to mingle with other survivors, and lung cancer experts from around the city.
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.
Team 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 dinner 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the Myriad, Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center, UPenn, Patrick McNichols, Smoking Betty’s and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.

Tackling Lung Cancer Survivor Reception: Baltimore, MD
2016-11-11 11:00 - 14:00
Baltimore, MD. November is lung cancer awareness month and Team Draft invited lung cancer survivors from the Baltimore metro area to attend a lunch and learn at Luna del Sea in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The lunch, sponsored by Myriad, gave the survivors a chance to mingle with other survivors, and lung cancer experts from around the city.
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.
Team 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 dinner 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge
Special thanks to the Myriad, Johns Hopkins, Dr. Julie Brahmer, Luna del Sea and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.

Survivor at Every Stadium: Baltimore Ravens
2016-11-10 11:00 - 23:00
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Baltimore, MD. Thursday Night Football! Johns Hopkins lung cancer survivor-advocates Dennis Carter and Bruce Schachtel represented Team Draft at M & T Bank Stadium on Thursday Night. The survivors, invited by lung cancer survivor-advocate Mike Burke, watched the Baltimore Ravens defeat, their AFC North rival, the Cleveland Browns.
In 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.
Leveraging 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.
Team 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.
Special thanks to the Mike Burke, Baltimore Ravens, Johns Hopkins, Dr. Julie Brahmer and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Survivor at Every Stadium: Seattle Seahawks
2016-11-07 15:00 - 23:00
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Seattle, WA. Seattle Cancer Care Alliance lung cancer survivor-advocates Ava Chen and Kelly Kakuk represented Team Draft at CenturyLink Field on Monday Night. The survivors watched the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Buffalo Bills with, Team Draft co-founder and former Buffalo Bill, Chris Draft. #MondayNightFootball #ESPN #Tacklinglungcancer #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #Areyoureadyforsomefootball
In 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.
Leveraging 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.
Team 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.
Special thanks to the Prime Sport, Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, American Cancer Society and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Survivor at Every Stadium: Los Angeles Rams
2016-11-06 08:00 - 19:00
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Los Angeles, CA. USC lung cancer survivor-advocate Sandy Jauregui-Baza represented Team Draft at the Historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Jauregui-Baza, and her husband watched the Los Angeles Rams lose a close game to the Carolina Panthers. #Tacklinglungcancer #ILoveLA
Sandy, a member of the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation Patient Care Advisory Board, has worked with BJALCF to change the face of lung cancer care in the Latino community.
“When my aunt was diagnosed with lung cancer, my biggest concern was that she didn’t understand English,” said Sandy Jauregui, a 31-year-old Stage 4 lung cancer patient. “The availability of education materials and resources for her and others like her is a huge step toward fighting for better survival rates. For me, it means my aunt can access the same education, care and support I found through the ALCF community and do so in a language she is familiar with.”
In 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.
Leveraging 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.
Team 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.
Special thanks to the Los Angeles Rams, Molly Higgins, American Cancer Society and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Survivor at Every Stadium: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2016-11-03 14:00 - 23:00 | Raymond James Stadium
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Tampa, FL. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and on Thursday, lung cancer survivor Neil Vicino and lung cancer advocate Ros Miller joined former NFL player Chris Draft at Moffitt Cancer Center where they observed a demonstration by Dr. Uwe Rix in the Lung Center of Excellence. They also visited with Dr. Sandy Anderson of Moffitt’s Mathematical Oncology Department and learn more about how mathematical equations are helping personalize cancer treatment and helping keep the disease under control rather than trying to destroy it completely.
As a television reporter at FOX 13 in Tampa, Neil Vicino witnessed history in the making, but he never imagined his story would be one of the most fascinating. When doctors diagnosed Vicino with inoperable lung cancer in the summer of 2013, they told him he had about 18 months to live. However, Vicino was eligible for a clinical trial of the immunotherapy drug Opdivo. After several months, the cancer shrunk by 90%. Vicino is now on maintenance therapy and recently has his best CT scan to date.
That evening, Vicino, lung cancer survivor Dawn Owen, and lung cancer advocate Ros Miller were Team Draft’s guests of honor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. #ThursdayNightFootball #Tacklinglungcancer #SurvivorSeries
Dawn Owen
I am the new face of lung cancer: young female and a never smoker. It’s time to end the stigma and find a cure!
In 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.
Leveraging 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.
Team 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.
Special thanks to the Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa Bay Bucs, NFL, Ros Miller, Jillian’s Dream and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Survivor at Every Stadium: NFL UK
2016-10-30 08:00 - 17:00
Wembley, England, UK. Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Cancer Centre lung cancer survivor-advocates James Jukes and Tracy Gordon will represent Team Draft at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The survivors watched the Washington Redskins play the Cincinnati Bengals to a tie, in the final NFL UK, game of the 2016 season in London. The survivors were joined by our co-founder and former Washington Redskin, Chris Draft, and CDFF Board member, Bill Nash.
Tracy Gordon
I am very excited about the game. Hopefully the weather will be great. As for lung cancer yes I am very open minded to a change because I feel sufferers are cheated and don’t get a fair chance to fight this nasty disease. Looking at Keasha it breaks my heart because like me she looks like someone who loved and enjoyed life. She was struck down and is now gone too soon, I am trying to be positive but i am only human and can’t help thinking about dying and leaving my boys I am all they have, it’s always been a team of 4 and now they are struggling with the thought of losing me.Anyway I don’t need pity because I am determined to fight, to raise awareness and to live as long as is possible.
I never one day thought I would have this lung disease but as we know anyone can have it. No matter how healthy you are.
In 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.
Leveraging 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.
Team 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.
Jimmy Jukes
We met in London on Saturday morning as strangers and parted company tonight has friends.
Chris and Billy thank you for today
And thank you for what your foundation is doing for us cancer survivor’s.
My hat is off to you both.
Safe journey back over the pond
Special thanks to the NFL, NFL UK, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Cancer Centre, Dr. Rohat Lal, Astra-Zeneca and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Survivor at Every College Stadium: Arizona Wildcats
2016-10-29 20:00 - 23:00
Tucson, AZ. University of Arizona lung cancer survivor-advocate Ron Crescenzo lead a group of local cancer survivors to the U of A football game on Saturday. The survivors watched the Arizona Wildcats take on the Stanford Cardinal, with former Cardinal football player and CDFF Board member, Kadar Hamilton. #BearDown #DesertSwarm

In 2012, we, Team Draft, launched our inaugural Survivor Series 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.
Our Survivor at Every College Stadium, leverages our connections with the NCAA, its teams and players with our relationships with many of the top cancer centers in the country. As a part of our International Campaign, the games allow us to celebrate our survivors, raise lung cancer awareness, and give hope to those battling the disease, as well as shine a light on the important work being done at cancer research and treatment centers around the country.

Team 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.
We kicked off our 3rd Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge on November 1st, 2016, which builds 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.
JOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge

Special thanks to the University of Arizona Cancer Center, Stanford Cardinal Football, Kadar Hamilton and all of our Team Draft supporters for helping make this event possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!

Tour Guy's Hospital Cancer Center
2016-10-29 08:00 - 17:00
London, UK. Our co-founder, Chris Draft, toured the brand new Guy’s Hospital Cancer Center in London.
The new, state-of-the-art Cancer Centre welcomed its first patients on 26 September 2016.
The new centre brings most of our cancer care under one roof, alongside ground-breaking research and clinical trials, helping us to improve cancer treatments and outcomes.

Why we built a new Cancer Centre
At Guy’s Cancer, our vision is to be “a world leader in caring for people with cancer – continuously innovating to improve the lives of our patients”.
The new building was designed to help us deliver this vision through our three key aims to be:

patient-centred – putting patients at the heart of our services so that they can access the best possible care and experience
research-driven – helping our patients to benefit from cutting-edge research and the latest technologies
clinically-led – our highly experienced staff strive to ensure that our cancer services are of the highest quality.

Treating more patients

Better, patient-centred care

Better training and research

Watch our film
Watch our film about why we built the new Cancer Centre at Guy’s.

Funding the new Cancer Centre
Largely funded by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, the Cancer Centre at Guy’s was made possible by a grant of £25 million from Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity and a £15 million grant awarded to King’s College London from the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (managed by the Higher Education Funding Council) for a Research and Innovation Hub in the new centre.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity has also provided a grant of £1.7 million for a visual and performing arts programme – no NHS funds have been spent on the arts.
Philanthropists from across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Singapore have so far donated a further £6m to the new Cancer Centre, including Dimbleby Cancer Care, who donated £2m and who provide an information and support service in the new building.
We are exceptionally grateful to the more than 3,000 generous patients, families, supporters and Trust staff who together raised an incredible £1.1million – by donating, running, cycling, climbing, abseiling, baking and dancing – to help make the Cancer Centre a reality.
Find out how you can support Guy’s Cancer and help our cancer patients receive the best possible care.

Draft Received the 2016 Upstage Lung Cancer "Fan Award"
2016-10-25 08:00 - 22:00
Boston, MA. Each year, Upstage Lung Cancer has bestowed our “Fan Award” on an individual or organization whose efforts have shown exceptional leadership in the area of lung cancer. It could be for the courage to speak out and raise awareness, for advocacy, or for conducting research leading to new methods of early detection and identification of lung cancer. This year, we are privileged to announce that the 2016 recipient of the Upstage Lung Cancer “Fan Award” is: Chris Draft, of Team Draft! On November 27, 2011, former 12-year veteran NFL star Chris Draft married the love of his life, professional dancer Keasha Rutledge, in an intimate and beautiful wedding ceremony surrounded by loved ones. In fact, Team Draft was launched on Chris and Keasha’s wedding day. Exactly one month later, on December 27, at age 38, she died. Chris sat by her side as she took her last breaths.
Chris and Keasha were inspired and determined to create Team Draft with the goal to change the face of lung cancer.
“We want people to see that anybody can get lung cancer.”
Draft shares Upstage Lung Cancer’s views that we must find a way to identify lung cancer earlier. “My wife was this strong, healthy woman, who was all of a sudden short of breath. If she was diagnosed at Stage 3, instead of 4, it could have increased her chances of survival. We’re going to celebrate her life and the type of person she was and we want others to grab hold of her spirit and make a difference. Keasha didn’t smoke, she was a dancer, she was fit, and she was healthy.”
Chris Draft uses his accomplishments in the world of sports to build a community of awareness and advocacy for lung cancer. This is an inspiration to Upstage Lung Cancer, and we are honored to present him with ULC’s 2016 Fan Award as we strive to build the same awareness community using the performing arts.

Survivor at Every Stadium: Atlanta Falcons
2016-10-23 15:00 - 20:00
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Atlanta, GA. Georgia lung cancer survivor-advocates Jackie Archer, Samantha Mixon Thompson, Patti Watkins, Ellis Lanham and Marcus Krause represented Team Draft at the Falcons game on Sunday. The survivors attended a Lunch & Learn at STATs Atlanta, with lung cancer survivors Delene Kepler and Michael Blonder, before heading over to the Georgia Dome to watch the Atlanta Falcons take on the San Diego Chargers. The game coincided with the Atlanta Falcons Legends game so the survivors got a chance to mingle with, Team Draft co-founder and former Atlanta Falcon Chris Draft, and other Falcons Legends.
Jackie Archer
What an honor and privilege to join with fellow survivors yesterday! It was truly a blessing! Thank you to everyone who made this event such a HUGE success!
In 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.
Leveraging 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.
Team 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.
Ellis Lanham
As you are all aware, I am a Lung Cancer Survivor/Thriver and am blessed to be four years into the game that I plan on winning. I don’t ask much from folks but I do have one thing I would like for each of you to take the time to do. Visit Team Draft and see what Chris Draft, a man whom I have much respect for, is doing in the fight against lung cancer. Though my Falcons lost, those of us who are part of his community left The Dome as winners in the fight against lung cancer.
Special thanks to the Atlanta Falcons, PrimeSport, Northside Hospital, Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Wellstar Health System, Piedmont Health, STATS Atlanta, Myriad (MyPlanLung) and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible.
Donate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer!
