BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Team Draft - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Team Draft X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.teamdraft.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Team Draft REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161016T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161016T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161010T235413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161016T231023Z UID:5682-1476604800-1476648000@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: New Orleans Saints DESCRIPTION:New Orleans\, LA. Louisiana lung cancer survivor-advocate Andy Trahan\, and his wife Leslie\, will represent Team Draft at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on Sunday. The Trahan’s will watch the New Orleans Saints take on the Carolina Panthers. \nAndy Trahan  \nAs a lung cancer survivor with a wife and family\, it is so nice to have a foundation like Team Draft. Not only do they raise money for lung cancer awareness and research\, they send survivors/families to NFL games so they can forget about cancer for a moment and celebrate life. Thank you for this opportunity! We will never forget it!!! Go saints! \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. \nLeslie Trahan \nThere are no words to adequately say thank you to Chris Draft for hosting us at the Saints game! He is an awesome man who truly fights for lung cancer awareness and research! We had an amazing experience! Feeling crazy special and blessed right now! So grateful! And….a Saint’s VICTORY!!! WHO DAT!!! \nSpecial thanks to the New Orleans Saints\, PrimeSport\, 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! \nSaints Win! #WhoDat\n\n  URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-new-orleans-saints/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161017T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161019T223733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T230130Z UID:5732-1476712800-1476741600@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:White House Cancer Moonshot DESCRIPTION:Washington\, DC. Our co-founder\, Chris Draft\, joined Vice President Joe Biden and other cancer experts from across the country at the Cancer Moonshot Summit in Washington\, DC on Monday. After the Summit\, Draft joined a smaller group\, at the Vice President’s residence\, for a reception with Vice President Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden. \nWatch the Summit \nAbout Cancer Moonshot\nDuring his 2016 State of the Union Address\, President Obama called on Vice President Biden to lead a new\, national Cancer Moonshot\, focused on making a decade’s worth of progress in preventing\, diagnosing\, and treating cancer in five years-ultimately striving to end cancer as we know it. A Presidential Memorandum on January 28\, 2016 established the Cancer Moonshot Task Force. \n\nAfter meeting with experts across the country and the world\, Vice President Biden identified areas of focus for the Cancer Moonshot-based on barriers to progress and opportunities for improving patient outcomes-and announced a first wave of accomplishments at the Cancer Moonshot Summit on June 29\, 2016 at Howard University in Washington\, DC. On Monday\, October 17\, Vice President Biden is releasing the final report of the Cancer Moonshot Task Force\, along with his own Executive Findings after traveling to many of the major neve centers in the cancer community. He will also unveil a new set of Federal actions\, private sector actions\, and collaborative partnerships to further advance the goals of the Cancer Moonshot Task Force. More information on the Cancer Moonshot can be found here . URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/white-house-cancer-moonshot/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161021T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161022T222337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161022T222511Z UID:5747-1477047600-1477058400@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Tackling Lung Cancer in Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Omaha\, NE. Lung cancer survivor-advocates Kim Buchmeier\, Candi Trioa\, Andy Loftis\, KImberly Adams Buchmeier\, and Frank Sierawski joined our co-founder Chris Draft for lunch at the Jazz Louisiana Cafe in Downtown Omaha\, Nebraska. \nTackling lung cancer in Omaha\, NE\n  URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/tackling-lung-cancer-lunch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161019T214510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161023T151420Z UID:5716-1477123200-1477162800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every College Stadium: University of Nebraska DESCRIPTION:Lincoln\, NE. Nebraska lung cancer survivor-advocates\, Candi Trioa\, Leah Bochnicek\, KImberly Adams Buchmeier\, and Frank Sierawski represented Team Draft at the University of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The survivors watched the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeat the Purdue Boilermakers. #Tacklinglungcancer #GoBigRed \nKim Buchmeier\, Lung Cancer Survivor-Advocate  \n“I am blessed to be surrounded by my fellow Lung Cancer Survivors as we work together to change the face of Lung Cancer…one stadium at a time!” \nCandi Trioa\, Lung Cancer Survivor-Advocate\n \n“Well OK it really doesn’t get any better than this to be surrounded by my fellow survivors. I’m really looking forward to spending time with each and everyone of them.” \n\nLeah Bochnicek\, Lung Cancer Survivor-Advocate \n\nAs a cradle Husker and UNL alum\, spending a beautiful fall day with my husband in a sold out Husker stadium\, representing the face of lung cancer with fellow Husker survivors…that’s going to be a day to remember!! (Especially if we win!) \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 NCAA\, 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\n\nSpecial thanks to the University of Nebraska\, University of Nebraska Buffett Cancer Center\, Chris Anderson\, 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! \n \nCandi\, Frank\, and Kim are changing the face of lung cancer!\nLeah & Tim Bochnicek are tackling lung cancer! URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-college-stadium-university-of-nebraska/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161023T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161023T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161024T162606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161111T064529Z UID:5769-1477220400-1477234800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Tackling Lung Cancer in Atlanta\, GA DESCRIPTION:Atlanta\, GA. Prior to the Atlanta Falcons game on Sunday\, seven Georgia lung cancer survivor-advocates and their guests attended Lunch & Learn at STATS Atlanta organized by The Chris Draft Family Foundation and sponsored by Myriad (MyPlanLung). The survivor-advocates\, Delene Kepler\, Michael Blonder\, Patty Watkins\, Marcus Krause\, Jackie Archer\, Ellis Lanham\, and Samantha Mixon\, were joined by Lung Cancer Experts from Wellstar Health System. All of the survivor-advocates have unique journeys that they were able to share with each other. \nDelene Kepler  \nIt was so nice to see other survivors and to hear their stories. Each person’s story is different except for the fact we all have lung cancer and the faces of all will forever be in my mind. Thanks to all that made it happen yesterday! \nAs 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 Atlanta Falcons\, 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. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer! \n  URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/tackling-lung-cancer-in-atlanta-ga/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161023T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161023T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161019T215726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161025T015605Z UID:5722-1477234800-1477252800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Atlanta Falcons DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nAtlanta\, 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. \nJackie Archer  \n 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! \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. \nEllis Lanham \nAs 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. \nSpecial 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. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer! URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-atlanta-falcons-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161025T222207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161030T225411Z UID:5814-1477382400-1477432800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Draft Received the 2016 Upstage Lung Cancer "Fan Award" DESCRIPTION: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. \nChris and Keasha were inspired and determined to create Team Draft with the goal to change the face of lung cancer. \n“We want people to see that anybody can get lung cancer.” \nDraft 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.” \nChris 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. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/draft-receiving-2016-upstage-lung-cancer-fan-award/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161025T012844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161030T093840Z UID:5780-1477728000-1477760400@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Tour Guy's Hospital Cancer Center DESCRIPTION:London\, UK. Our co-founder\, Chris Draft\, toured the brand new Guy’s Hospital Cancer Center in London. \nThe new\, state-of-the-art Cancer Centre welcomed its first patients on 26 September 2016. \nThe 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. \n \nWhy we built a new Cancer Centre\nAt 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”. \nThe new building was designed to help us deliver this vision through our three key aims to be: \n\npatient-centred – putting patients at the heart of our services so that they can access the best possible care and experience\nresearch-driven – helping our patients to benefit from cutting-edge research and the latest technologies\nclinically-led – our highly experienced staff strive to ensure that our cancer services are of the highest quality.\n\n\n\nTreating more patients\n\n\n\n\nBetter\, patient-centred care\n\n\n\n\nBetter training and research\n\n\nWatch our film\nWatch our film about why we built the new Cancer Centre at Guy’s. \n\n\n\nFunding the new Cancer Centre\nLargely 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. \nGuy’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. \nPhilanthropists 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. \nWe 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. \nFind out how you can support Guy’s Cancer and help our cancer patients receive the best possible care. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/tour-guys-hospital-cancer-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161025T011647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161125T093416Z UID:5775-1477771200-1477782000@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every College Stadium: Arizona Wildcats DESCRIPTION: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\n \nIn 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. \nOur 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. \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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \n\n\nSpecial 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. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer! URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-college-stadium-arizona-wildcats/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161030T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161030T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161025T014047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161120T164702Z UID:5783-1477814400-1477846800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: NFL UK DESCRIPTION: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. \nTracy Gordon \nI 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. \nI never one day thought I would have this lung disease but as we know anyone can have it. No matter how healthy you are. \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. \nJimmy Jukes \nWe met in London on Saturday morning as strangers and parted company tonight has friends.\nChris and Billy thank you for today\nAnd thank you for what your foundation is doing for us cancer survivor’s. \nMy hat is off to you both.\nSafe journey back over the pond \nSpecial 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. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer! \n  \n \n  URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-nfl-uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170102T030000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161102T143212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161110T042924Z UID:5860-1477987200-1483326000@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:2017 Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge DESCRIPTION:Sign up for our 2017 Super Bowl Challenge \nATLANTA\, GA. November 1\, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and former NFL linebacker and international health care advocate\, Chris Draft\, is marking the occasion by kicking off Team Draft’s third annual Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge.  This unique fund raising challenge gives lung cancer survivors the opportunity to raise funds for public awareness and cutting-edge research that is giving new hope to those battling this often misunderstood disease. \nThe survivor who raises the most money will join Team Draft at the Super Bowl in Houston\, Texas.  \nThe runner-up will receive a trip to the 2017 Pro Bowl in Orlando.  \nThe third place finisher will join Team Draft at the 26th Annual Taste of the NFL. \nFounded by Draft and his late wife Keasha \, who died of lung cancer in 2011 at the age of 38\, Team Draft is dedicated to raising lung cancer awareness and increasing badly needed research funding through its Campaign To Change The Face Of Lung Cancer\, which is committed to shattering the misconception that lung cancer is a “smoker’s disease.”  The centerpiece of Team Draft’s Campaign is its annual Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge. \nAs Draft explains\, “the Super Bowl Challenge gives us a unique opportunity to use the overwhelming media coverage surrounding the Super Bowl as a platform to raise critical public awareness about lung cancer on an international level.  With the game as a backdrop\, we can use 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.”  And Team Draft’s efforts are paying off. \n“The Super Bowl Challenge achieves amazing things in terms of public awareness and changing perceptions about lung cancer\,” says Dr. Ross Camidge\, the Director of Thoracic Oncology at Colorado University Cancer Center\, the cancer center where two of last year’s Super Bowl Challenge winners were treated. \nIn addition to raising critical public awareness\, the Super Bowl Challenge also raises funds for lung cancer organizations and treatment centers across North America.  Last year\, participants who raised more than $1\,000 during the Super Bowl Challenge were able to commit 50% of the funds they raised to a lung cancer organization or cancer center of their choice. \n***Thanks to the overwhelming success of our annual Super Bowl Challenge\, Team Draft is maintaining its commit to 50% if the survivors raise over $1\,000\, but if they raise over $5\,000\, their designated beneficiary will receive 80% with the remaining 20% going to support Team Draft’s mission to change the face of lung cancer.   \nOf this aspect of the Super Bowl Challenge\, Dr. Camidge says\, “you need somebody working on the national level.  You need somebody working on the local level. Everybody wins.” For the survivors who participate\, the Super Bowl Challenge is so much more than just a fundraiser. \n“Team Draft has really helped boost our family’s spirits during this challenging time\,” says Dr. Lucy Kalanithi.  In 2015\, Lucy and her husband\, Dr. Paul Kalanithi\, won Team Draft’s inaugural Super Bowl Challenge and were able to join Team Draft in Phoenix\, Arizona for Super Bowl 49.  Paul went on to write the bestselling memoir When Breath Becomes Air—a powerful and moving chronicle of his life and lung cancer journey—before passing away at the age of 37. \n2016 Super Bowl Challenge winner\, Kim Ringen says\, “As a lung cancer survivor\, I would highly recommend to anybody to put your hat in the ring because it is so uplifting to be associated with a group of people that are coming together to make a difference.” \n***Fundraising to determine the winners of the 2017 Super Bowl Challenge will end January 1\, 2017 at 11:59pmPST. \n***The winners will be announced on January 2\, 2017.  \nTo learn more about Team Draft’s 2017 Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge\, enter the competition or make a donation\, visit https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge. \nAbout Team Draft \nTeam Draft\, an initiative of the Chris Draft Family Foundation\, is dedicated to raising lung cancer awareness and increasing 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\, Team Draft is out to change all that. To learn more about Team Draft\, share your story\, or make a donation\, please visit www.teamdraft.org. \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/2017-lung-cancer-survivors-super-bowl-challenge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161102T140653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161104T093311Z UID:5849-1478181600-1478214000@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Tampa Bay Buccaneers DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nTampa\, 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. \nAs 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. \nThat 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 \nDawn Owen \nI am the new face of lung cancer: young female and a never smoker. It’s time to end the stigma and find a cure! \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 Moffitt Cancer Center\, Tampa Bay Bucs\, NFL\, Ros Miller\, Jillian’s Dream 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-tampa-bay-buccaneers/ LOCATION:Raymond James Stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161106T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161025T215819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161107T032631Z UID:5806-1478419200-1478458800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Los Angeles Rams DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nLos 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 \nSandy\, 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. \n“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.” \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 Los Angeles Rams\, Molly Higgins\, American Cancer Society 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-los-angeles-rams/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161107T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161107T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161104T222634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T070518Z UID:5884-1478530800-1478559600@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Seattle Seahawks DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nSeattle\, 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 \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 Prime Sport\, Buffalo Bills\, Seattle Seahawks\, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance\, American Cancer Society 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-seattle-seahawks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161025T021233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161112T122929Z UID:5800-1478775600-1478818800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Baltimore Ravens DESCRIPTION:View the Photos \nBaltimore\, 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. \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 Mike Burke\, Baltimore Ravens\, Johns Hopkins\, Dr. Julie Brahmer 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-baltimore-ravens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161111T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161111T065522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161204T165800Z UID:5930-1478862000-1478872800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Tackling Lung Cancer Survivor Reception: Baltimore\, MD DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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 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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \nSpecial thanks to the Myriad\, Johns Hopkins\, Dr. Julie Brahmer\, Luna del Sea and our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/tackling-lung-cancer-in-baltimore/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161111T070005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161124T071846Z UID:5933-1478887200-1478898000@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Tackling Lung Cancer in Philadelphia\, PA DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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 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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \nSpecial 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. \n  URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/tackling-lung-cancer-in-philadelphia-pa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161113T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161111T071034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161124T071728Z UID:5937-1479024000-1479063600@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Philadelphia Eagles DESCRIPTION: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 \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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \nSpecial thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles\, Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center 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-philadelphia-eagles/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161113T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161107T033953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161124T073651Z UID:5899-1479024000-1479074400@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Washington Redskins DESCRIPTION:View the Photos \nWashington\, 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. \nAllison Pauole \nLiving with Lung Cancer is a lot like my Washington Redskins…we all have to be “braves on the warpath.” \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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \nSpecial thanks to the Washington Redskins\, Walter Reed\, Dr. Corey Carter 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-washington-redskins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161117T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161110T234046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161124T072400Z UID:5920-1479369600-1479423600@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Carolina Panthers DESCRIPTION: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. \nNicole Russell  \nBeing 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! \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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \nSpecial thanks to the Carolina Panthers\, Riley Fields\, Duke Health Raleigh\, Dr. Garst 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 \nJan 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 URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-carolina-panthers-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161120T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161119T011059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161124T071659Z UID:5967-1479628800-1479672000@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: San Francisco 49ers DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nSanta 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. \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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \nSpecial thanks to the San Francisco 49ers\, Guy McIntyre\, Bonnie Addario Lung Cancer 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-san-francisco-49ers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161121T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161120T170311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161124T073040Z UID:5971-1479715200-1479769200@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Estadio Azteca DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nMexico 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 \nZocalo Square in Mexico City\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 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. \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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \nSpecial thanks to the NFL\, NFL Mexico\, RESPIRANDO CON VALOR\, IASLC\, Astra-Zeneca 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! \nEstadio Azteca URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-estadio-azteca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161126T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161125T085538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161127T080058Z UID:6027-1480147200-1480179600@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every College Stadium: UNLV Rebels DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nLas 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\n \nIn 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. \nOur 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. \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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \n\n\nSpecial thanks to the UNLV\, Kent Baer\, Astra Zeneca\, Wilmot Family\, 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/survivor-at-every-college-stadium-unlv-rebels/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161128 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161125T091517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161127T161916Z UID:6036-1480204800-1480291199@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Team Draft Celebrating 5 Years of Changing the Face of Lung Cancer DESCRIPTION:Team Draft Celebrating 5 Years of Changing the Face of Lung Cancer  \n\n\n\nTwo Commitments!\n\n\nFive 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. \nhttps://vimeo.com/33307371 \nThanks 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. \nKeasha 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. \nPlease 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.\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/team-draft-celebrates-5-years-of-changing-the-face-of-lung-cancer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161204T170705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161217T124748Z UID:6122-1480521600-1480546800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Tackling Lung Cancer Reception: Boston\, MA DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nBoston\, 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. \nAs 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. \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 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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \nSpecial 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. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer! URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/tackling-lung-cancer-survivors-reception-boston-ma/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161205T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161125T095225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T015923Z UID:6049-1480924800-1480978800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: New York Jets - Monday Night Football DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nEast 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. \nAmanda Ellis Kouri\, New York Lung Cancer Survivor\, Blogger – https://onelungdiary.wordpress.com/blog/ \nI 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. \nIn 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. \nOur 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. \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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \n\n\nSpecial thanks to the NFL\, Commissioner Goodell\, Lungevity\, Astra Zeneca\, Wilmot Family\, 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! \nAmanda is Changing the Face of Lung Cancer URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-new-york-jets-monday-night-football/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161211T084907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161212T005052Z UID:6160-1481443200-1481475600@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Miami Dolphins DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nMiami 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. \nIn 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. \nOur 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. \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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \nSpecial 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. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer! URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-miami-dolphins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161215T012507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161216T124115Z UID:6182-1481788800-1481842800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Seattle Seahawks - Thursday Night Football DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nSeattle\, 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. \nKelly Kakuk\, SCCA lung cancer survivor-advocate \nThank 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 \nIn 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. \nOur 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. \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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \n\n\nSpecial 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. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer! \n \n \n  URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-seattle-seahawks-thursday-night-football/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161216T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161216T125142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161217T124558Z UID:6190-1481886000-1481907600@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Tackling Lung Cancer Reception: New York City DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nNew 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. \nBrendon Stiles\, M.D. via twitter \nHere is the closing thought. From my Dad’s grave stone. Live by this creed. #LCSM  \n“What We Do For Ourselves Alone Dies With Us: What We Do For Others And For The World Remains And Is Immortal” \nAs 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. \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 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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \nSpecial 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. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer! URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/tackling-lung-cancer-reception-new-york-city/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010806 CREATED:20161216T130844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161218T180150Z UID:6195-1481972400-1481986800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Tackling Lung Cancer Reception: Long Island\, NY DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nMineola\, 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. \nAs 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. \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 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. \nWe 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. \nJOIN our Super Bowl Challenge: https://www.crowdrise.com/2017SuperBowlChallenge \nSpecial 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. \nDonate now to Support the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer! URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/tackling-lung-cancer-reception-long-island-ny/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR