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SUMMARY:Team Draft's 5th Annual Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta\, GA. Team Draft’s fifth annual Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge kicked off on November 1\, 2018. 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. The top three fundraisers\, Patty Watkins\, Gina Hollenbeck and Jeff Meckstroth were announced on December 31\, 2018. \nPatty & Kent Watkins are heading to Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta\, GA\, and the Taste of the NFL in Atlanta\, GA \n \nGina and Greg Hollenbeck are heading to the Taste of the NFL in Atlanta\, GA \n \nJeff and Rhonda Meckstroth are heading to the 2019 NFL Pro Bowl in Orlando\, FL. \n \nThe survivors will have an opportunity to share their powerful stories with key individuals with influence from across the country. \n**The Challenge is over but the fundraising continues until the day after the Super Bowl\, February 4\, 2019 at 3amEST/12amPST.\n \nThe lung cancer survivors that raise over $5\,000 will be able to designated a beneficiary (Cancer Center or LC Organization) that will receive 80% of their raised funds (-fees) and the remaining 20% will support Team Draft’s mission to change the face of lung cancer. \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. \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.” \nFor 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.” \nTo learn more about Team Draft’s 2019   Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge\, visit https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/2019superbowlchallenge \nSpecial thanks to NFL and all of our Team Draft supporters for helping make this experience possible. \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.
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/team-drafts-5th-annual-lung-cancer-survivors-super-bowl-challenge/
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Denver Broncos
DESCRIPTION:Denver\, CO. Lung cancer survivors Emily Daniels\, Laura Lavaas and Colin Barton represented Team Draft at the Broncos game on Sunday. The group mingled with the Broncos  and Texans fans at the #FiredUp tailgate before heading into Mile High stadium to watch the Broncos take the Houston Texans. View Photos \nA young mother of two is determined to raise money for lung cancer research. Emily Daniels is coming together for cancer patients after being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer while pregnant in her 30s.  \nWatch the story on CBS Denver \nNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month so 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 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. \nSpecial thanks to the Denver Broncos\, Pro Football Fans the NFL 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!  \nPanorama of Denver skyline long exposure at twilight.\n\n 
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-denver-broncos-3/
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Dallas Cowboys #MondayNightFootball
DESCRIPTION:Dallas\, TX. Lung cancer survivor Sharon Schneider represented Team Draft at AT&T Stadium on Monday night. Sharon and her husband watched the Dallas Cowboys take on the Tennessee Titans with our co-founder and NBC 5 Anchor Laura Harris. #MondayNightFootball #ESPN #FootballisFamily  View Photos \nIt’s hard to put into words. I had a great time! We loved experiencing the game together for the first time from unbelievable seats! (Somthing we wouldn’t normally be able to to afford.) I enjoyed getting to know about Chris Draft and the Foundation. The passion he has for “changing the face of lung cancer” is contagious! I love the fact that Team Draft uses sports as a way to unite the fight against cancer. I’m honored to be a part of such a unique cancer fighting team! ~ Sharon \nNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month\, so in 2012\, we launched our inaugural Team Draft 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 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. \nSpecial thanks to the Dallas Cowboys 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-dallas-cowboys-mondaynightfootball/
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Green Bay Packers
DESCRIPTION:View Photos \nGreen Bay\, WI. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Wisconsin lung cancer survivor-advocate Erin Sarauer represented Team Draft at Lambeau Field. Erin and her son watched the Green Bay Packers take on the Miami Dolphins with a group of Wounded Warriors. \nAs a mother battling Stage IV lung cancer\, having the opportunity to take my son to his first Packers game was a dream come true! Team Draft made us feel so special and it was fun to see our favorite NFL team while connecting with some amazing people through Chris. Thanks Team Draft for creating such a memorable experience for our family through your Survivor at Every Stadium event! ~ Erin Sarauer \nNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month\, so in 2012\, we launched our inaugural Team Draft 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 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. \nSpecial thanks to the Green Bay Packers\, Wounded Warrior Amputee Football Team\, Chris Visser\, 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-green-bay-packers-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T080000
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Arena: Minnesota Timberwolves
DESCRIPTION:View Photos  \nMinneapolis\, MN. Lung cancer survivors Shelly Engfer-Triebenbach\, Renee Marrero\, Julie Swedberg represented Team Draft at the Target Center on Friday night. The group watched the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the visiting Portland Trailblazers on Prince Night. \n \nNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month\, so in 2012\, we launched our inaugural Team Draft 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 Arena\, leverages our connections with the NBA\, 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 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. \nOur goals are to create a unique experience for participating survivors and to raise awareness on a local and national level by using each game and each survivor’s story to weave a broader narrative about the state of lung cancer and the hope that now exists for those battling the disease. This year\, we hope to increase our ability to achieve those goals by adding the Super Bowl Challenge\, 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. \nSpecial thanks to the Minnesota Timberwolves and our Team Draft supporters for making this experience possible. \nDonate now to support our national campaign to change the face of lung cancer!
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-arena-minnesota-timberwolves/
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every College Stadium: University of Washington Huskies
DESCRIPTION:View Photos  \nSeattle\, WA. Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) lung cancer survivor JD Walk and his family will represent Team Draft at Husky Stadium. The group will watch the University of Washington Huskies take on the visiting Oregon State Beavers. \n \nJD was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer on June 1\, 2016 that had spread into his neck and brain. \nJD is 39 years old\, an amazing husband to his loving wife Ann\, and a fantastic father to four sweet little girls. He is also the oldest of six children and is the best big brother and son his siblings and parents could ask for. Needless to say\, the news has been devastating for all those who know him and many of us didn’t know what to do. True to his form\, JD has donned his super hero husband-father-brother-son cape\, and if you came across him in the hall you’d likely never know about his diagnosis. Read… \nNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month\, so in 2012\, we launched our inaugural Team Draft 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 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 are so grateful for Chris Draft and honored that our family gets to represent his Foundation-Team Draft at the Huskies game today! Also huge thanks to Anthony Gabriel for lining the tickets up for us and our crew of kiddos. We love Team Draft’s mission to raise awareness and increase research for lung cancer as we share the same passion! Thank you Chris for all you do!! ~ JD Walk  \nSpecial thanks to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance\, University of Washington\, Anthony Gabriel\, 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-university-of-washington-huskies/
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Washington Redskins
DESCRIPTION:Washington\, DC. Former Green Beret and Medal of Honor recepient Ron Shurer represented Team Draft at the Field Field on Sunday. Ron Shurer\, a lung cancer survivor\, and his family watched the Washington Redskins take on the Houston Texans with Redskin Alum and Team Draft co-founder Chris Draft. \n \nShurer left the military in 2010\, and has since become a Secret Service agent in Washington. \nBut he’s now facing a new life-threatening battle — last year he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. \n“He’s done everything he can. He’s been fighting it every single day with courage and with strength\,” Trump said. “He’s a warrior.” \nShurer\, 39\, received a standing ovation from those attending the ceremony\, including 11 men who fought with him. Also present were Shurer’s parents\, his wife Miranda\, and their sons\, ages 10 and 7. \nShurer did not speak Monday. But when interviewed previously about the battle on April 6\, 2008\, he said: “I’m not a hero I just happened to be the medic there that day. The guys trusted me to help them\, and I was going to do everything I could not to let them down.”  Read the Full Article \nNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month\, so in 2012\, we launched our inaugural Team Draft 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 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. \nSpecial thanks to the Washington Redskins 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-washington-redskins-2/
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every Stadium: Mexico City
DESCRIPTION:Mexico City\, D.F.\, Mexico. Representives from Repirando con Valor joined Team Draft  co-founder and Rams Legend Chris Draft at a Monday Night Football watch party in the Heart of Mexico City. The group watched the Monday Night Football game with some passionate fans from both the Los Angeles Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs. \n \nMonday Night Football was scheduled to take place in Mexico City at Estadio Azteca\, but field conditions made the NFL move the game to Los Angeles. The game might have moved but Team Draft’s commitment to connecting with the Mexico City lung cancer community stayed. \nNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month\, so in 2012\, we launched our inaugural Team Draft 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 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. \nSpecial thanks to the NFL\, Respirando Con Valor\, LA Rams\, KC Chiefs 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 
URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/survivor-at-every-stadium-mexico-city/
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SUMMARY:Tackling Lung Cancer in Mexico City
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URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/tackling-lung-cancer-in-mexico-city/
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every College Stadium: UCLA Bruins
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena\, CA. UCLA grad and lung cancer survivor Alice Chou\, and her family\, represented Team Draft at the Rose Bowl on Saturday afternoon. The Choa family watched the UCLA Bruins take on the Stanford Cardinal. #tacklinglungcancer #SoCal #lungcancerawarenessmonth \n \nNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month\, so in 2012\, we launched our inaugural Team Draft 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 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. \nSpecial thanks to the UCLA Coach Deshaun Foster\, UCLA\, ALK Positive Community 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-ucla-bruins/
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SUMMARY:Survivor at Every College Stadium: USC Trojans
DESCRIPTION:Los Angeles\, CA. USC grad and lung cancer survivor Thuy Truong represented\, Team Draft and USC’s Norris Cancer Center\, on Saturday night. Thuy tailgated with Dr. Elizabeth David\, Dr. Jason Ye\, and Team Draft cofounder Chris Draft before heading over to the LA Memorial Coliseum to watch the USC Trojans take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #USC #SoCal #tacklinglungcancer #lungcancerawarenessmonth #lcsm \n \nBorn in Vietnam\, Truoug immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager. After graduating from USC with Bachelor of Science degree in computer science\, Truong launched three startups. \nFeatured among the “Forbes 30 Under 30” list\, Truong develops smartphone apps. She sold one to a Silicon Valley gaming company for more than $1 million. \n“I work\, I work! I have so much fun and when I work in Silicon valley\, I have so much fun\,” laughed Truong who is now known as Queen of the Startups in her native country. \nLast year\, she traveled back to Vietnam to produce a feature film. While in Hanoi\, she landed in the emergency room and was given a terrifying diagnosis. \n“They found a lot of fluid in my lung and they confirmed that I had lung cancer\,” she said. \nBack in California\, doctors revealed her disease was advanced. She had stage 4 lung cancer; it had spread to other parts of her body. Read More.. \nNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month\, so in 2012\, we launched our inaugural Team Draft 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 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. \nSpecial thanks to the Keck Medical Center\, USC’s Norris Cancer Center\, Dr. Elizabeth David\, USC Associates 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-usc-trojans/
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SUMMARY:Happy Anniversary Team Draft!
DESCRIPTION:Team Draft Marks Anniversary With Call To Action To Support National Campaign To Change The Face Of Lung Cancer \n(Atlanta\, GA) – Chris Draft faced some tough opponents during his 12 years in the NFL\, but nothing could have prepared him for the news he and then girlfriend\, Keasha\, received when Keasha\, a never-smoker\, was diagnosed with lung cancer. Despite the diagnosis and knowing the long odds they faced\, Chris and Keasha decided to fight back\, and seven years ago today\, on November 27\, 2011\, standing hand-in-hand\, they launched Team Draft at their wedding. Keasha died a month later. \n  \n“On our wedding day\, Keasha and I made two commitments: one to each other and one to the lung cancer community\,” says Draft. “Keasha knew our second commitment couldn’t be accomplished without a team\, so instead of gifts\, she asked our family and friends to join the lung cancer fight by donating to our foundation\,” Draft explains. Those donations became the seed money for Team Draft\, and helped launch its National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer. \n  \n“Keasha’s story is tangible proof that anybody can get lung cancer; it’s not just a ‘smoker’s disease’\,” says Draft. “If you believe that anybody can get lung cancer\, then you have to be committed to everybody\,” Draft explains. “Keasha knew that all too well\, and she knew that our commitment to fight lung cancer had to be about more than just her; it had to be about the entire lung cancer community\,” Draft says\, adding that “for Keasha\, the fight wasn’t about ‘me\,’ it was about ‘we.’” \n  \nSince Chris and Keasha launched Team Draft on their wedding day in 2011\, Team Draft has been on a mission to identify and support individuals\, institutions and organizations who are willing to stand with Team Draft and fight—fight not only for themselves\, but also for their communities. For Team Draft\, it has always been about the “we” and not the “me”—just as Keasha intended. \n  \nTeam Draft’s National Campaign has taken it to hundreds of the top cancer centers around the world in search of institutions willing to talk about the important research they are doing and about how that research is changing the lives of those battling lung cancer. Through its Survivor At Every Stadium initiative\, Team Draft is identifying survivors who\, like Keasha\, are willing to stand up not only for themselves\, but also for the millions of people living with lung cancer. Once Team Draft\, working with likeminded cancer centers and organizations\, identifies these “survivor-advocates\,” Team Draft provides them with the opportunity to share their stories at hundreds NFL\, NBA\, MLS\, NHL\, and college football games\, weaving a broader narrative about the true nature of lung cancer and the hope that now exists for other survivors. \n  \nTeam Draft’s annual Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge brings it all together. This unique fund raising challenge gives lung cancer survivor-advocates the opportunity to compete against one another to raise funds for public awareness and cutting-edge research that is giving new hope to those battling this often misunderstood disease. The survivor-advocate whose team raises the most money will join Team Draft at the Super Bowl in Atlanta\, Georgia. The runner-up will receive a trip to the 2018 Pro Bowl in Orlando. The third place finisher will join Team Draft at the 28th Annual Taste of the NFL—a strolling food and wine festival held in Atlanta the night before the big game where guests will savor dishes prepared by some of the top chefs in the country while rubbing shoulders with legendary players from all 32 NFL Teams. \n  \nIn addition to raising critical public awareness\, the Super Bowl Challenge also raises funds for lung cancer organizations and treatment centers across North America. Participating survivor-advocates who raise more than $5\,000 during the Super Bowl Challenge may commit 80% of the funds they raised to a lung cancer organization or cancer center of their choice. While Team Draft hopes to have survivor-advocate for all 32 NFL cities participate in the challenge\, the ultimate goal is for all NCI designated cancer centers to identify and support a survivor-advocate in the Challenge every year. \n  \nOn this #GivingTuesday\, Team Draft is marking its anniversary with a call to action. Team Draft is asking people to help it fulfill the commitment Chris and Keasha made on their wedding day by joining Team Draft’s Campaign by donating to the Chris Draft Family Foundation at www.chrisdraftfamilyfoundation.org or by supporting a participating survivor-advocate in the Super Bowl Challenge at https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/2019superbowlchallenge. \n  \n“It takes at team to tackle cancer\, and we need your help\,” says Draft. Are you willing to stand up for your community? \n  \nAbout Team Draft \n  \nTeam Draft is an initiative of the Chris Draft Family Foundation dedicated to increasing lung cancer awareness and research funding. To learn more or to donate\, visit www.teamdraft.org. \n \n  \n###
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DESCRIPTION:Team Draft Marks Anniversary With Call To Action To Support National Campaign To Change The Face Of Lung Cancer https://vimeo.com/303098175 \n  \nOn this #GivingTuesday\, Team Draft is marking its anniversary with a call to action.  Team Draft is asking people to help it fulfill the commitment Chris and Keasha made on their wedding day by joining Team Draft’s Campaign by donating to the Chris Draft Family Foundation at www.chrisdraftfamilyfoundation.org.  “It takes at team to tackle cancer\, and we need your help\,” says Draft. \n  \n  \n 
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