Arizona Cardinals | On Oct. 7, the Cardinals are sponsoring their 10th
annual High School “Pink Game” by supplying two local high schools with pink
gear. Both teams’ coaches will be provided with BCA hats to use during the
game. Cardinals players, mascot Big Red, Cardinals Cheerleaders, and NICOLE BIDWILL will join Breast
Cancer survivors from both schools at halftime for a special presentation. On
Oct. 10, the team will host a special dinner with players and survivors from
both high schools along with guests of Cigna. The Cardinals will team with the
Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation to hand out BCA ribbons to fans at their BCA game
on Oct. 17. One-hundred and seventy-five breast cancer survivors and US
Military volunteers will assist with the unfurling of the American flag
during the National Anthem prior to the start of the game. The halftime will
feature A Crucial Catch “Pink
Ribbon” salute by the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders and special guests. On
Oct. 22, the Cardinals Cheerleaders will lead a “walk team” to raise money at
this year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Tempe Beach Park. On
Oct. 25, the Cardinals will team with the American Cancer Society to host “A Crucial Catch Breast Cancer
Screening” at Sun Life Family Health Center in Casa Grande, AZ. |
Atlanta Falcons | The Falcons will host the second annual Breast Cancer
Awareness Week presented by Northside Hospital dedicated to honoring breast
cancer survivors and patients currently undergoing treatments. The week will
kick off with the Falcons BCA game on Sunday, Oct. 23 featuring pink field
elements and pregame and halftime ceremonies honoring breast cancer fighters
and survivors. The week will continue through Friday, Oct. 28 with various
events such as hospital and support group visits, the Atlanta Falcons 8th
Annual Dazzle and Dine, a youth football clinic with pink gear donation and a
high school football BCA game. |
Baltimore Ravens | On Oct. 9, the Ravens will host an on-field survivor
tribute prior to kickoff and distribute more than 50,000 pink ribbons to fans
as they enter the stadium. The team will host a special Ravens “Sip &
Paint” night at M&T Bank Stadium on Oct. 10 for women who are breast
cancer survivors or undergoing treatment. On Oct. 16, "Team
Purple", comprised of Ravens fans, wives and staff members will
participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The Ravens RISE
will feature the BCA High School Game of the Week on Oct. 21 and then
participate in A Crucial Catch Day
on Oct. 25 at Family Health Centers of Baltimore. |
Buffalo Bills | On Oct. 14, the Bills will host 40 breast cancer survivors
at New Era Field for a visit which will include preparing the field for a
pink-themed game day, meeting with the team after practice, and each guest
receiving their own game day locker. That same evening, the Bills and ECMC
will host the annual Billieve event to raise breast cancer awareness and
funds for the ECMC Foundation’s Mobile Mammography Coach. At the Bills BCA
game on Oct. 16, survivors will form Stampede Row to welcome players to the
field, ZTA will distribute pink ribbons, and a breast cancer survivor will
deliver the game ball. |
Carolina Panthers | Throughout October, the Panthers will partner with the
American Cancer Society to bring the A
Crucial Catch experience to local high schools through the High School A Crucial Catch fundraising program, benefitting
the CHANGE Grant program. The team has also partnered with Belk to sponsor a
“Pounding for Pink” race team for the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
on Oct. 1. During the Panthers BCA game on Oct. 10, Carolina will host 10
breast cancer survivors and their guests in a suite. Zeta Tau Alpha
volunteers will distribute 73,000 pink ribbons to fans before the game. Grammy-nominated
recording artist and international entertainer KATHY SLEDGE will perform the National Anthem and will be
flanked by two large pink banners held by breast cancer survivors or those
affected by the disease. |
Chicago Bears | At the Bears BCA game on Oct 16, the National Anthem will
be sung by Sing to Live, a chorus comprised of breast cancer patients and
family members. The Bears Share program will provide approximately 20 breast
cancer survivors with the opportunity to attend the game as their guests and
participate in the pre-game Bear Down flag ceremony. Bears flag runners will
carry pink flags as they lead the team from the tunnel before the game and
wear the “Real Bears Fans Wear Pink” shirts. Bears Care and partner
NorthShore University HealthSystem will make the 2016 Real Bears Fans Wear
Pink shirt available to fans at Soldier Field on Oct. 2 and Oct. 16 and
throughout the month of October to promote breast cancer awareness and
continue to raise funds to support women and men battling this disease. Bears
partner, Jewel-Osco, will promote breast cancer awareness in stores and by
collecting donations to the Real Bears Fans Wear Pink campaign from shoppers
and Bears-branded pink canisters. |
Cincinnati Bengals | At the Bengals BCA game on Oct. 23, team partner,
TriHealth, will distribute information at their Women’s Services Van in the
pre-game Jungle Zone area and provide pink scarves to women as they enter the
game. Over 100 members of the Zeta Tau Alpha will be distributing pink
ribbons to fans as part of their Think Pink Program. The Bengals will
recognize survivors and caregivers during pre-game ceremonies with the
unveiling of an oversized pink ribbon on the field, as well as a presentation
honoring the Marvin Lewis Community Fund Pink Football Award Winner. |
Cleveland Browns | The Cleveland Browns will focus on Breast Cancer Awareness
in the month of October with continued support for the American Cancer
Society and the A Crucial Catch
platform through their signature First and Ten movement. Browns players will
visit University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center on Oct. 4 to visit with
patients currently receiving treatment for breast cancer. At the Browns’ BCA
game on Oct. 9, survivors will be recognized on field and present the pink
ribbon flag. There will also be a special game day moment for the Dawg Pound
with the unveiling of two custom banners displaying names to honor Browns
fans affected by breast cancer. Additionally, the First and Ten Coin Toss
Captain of the game, and breast cancer survivor, ERNIE GREEN, will be honored for his support for giving back to
those affected by breast cancer and as an alumni of the Cleveland Browns
(part of the Browns 1964 championship team). ZTA volunteers will distribute
pink ribbons to fans entering for the game while FirstEnergy Stadium will be
lit pink throughout the month of October. The Browns and American Cancer
Society have additionally teamed up throughout the month of October to reach
Northeast Ohio high school football teams to support and encourage their
efforts to raise funds and awareness. |
Dallas Cowboys | Prior to their BCA game on Oct. 9, the Cowboys will host
breast cancer survivors, known as “Star Survivors,” at the team's new
training facility. The survivors, selected through an online submission to
Susan G Komen, will be given a tour of the facility and watch practice. Players
and alumni will surprise the women with custom jerseys to wear on field
during the pregame ceremony. Additionally, the Dallas Cowboys will host
approximately 100 survivors and co-survivors at the game to participate in a
special halftime show and form a human awareness ribbon on field during the
performance. On Oct. 15, the Dallas Cowboys family of employees, associates
and fans will form TEAM COWBOYS to run / walk at the Komen Dallas Race for
the Cure. |
Denver Broncos | On Oct. 9, the Denver Broncos will recognize more than 125
cancer survivors, starting with a special pregame pink champagne brunch in
their honor. Survivors will then be recognized on field at halftime in a
special choreographed program with Broncos Cheerleaders. Survivors were
invited through the Broncos’ season ticket holder base, partnerships with
Susan G. Komen Colorado and the American Cancer Society, an online nomination
process, and through the team’s corporate partnership community. The Denver
Broncos will make a $20,000 donation in honor of breast cancer survivors to
Susan G. Komen Colorado, and two $20,000 donations to the American Cancer
Society directed to support efforts for pediatric cancer and men’s cancers. |
Detroit Lions | The Lions will be hosting more than 100 Breast Cancer
survivors during their BCA game on Oct. 9 with various pre-game activities
including yoga on the field, a pink ribbon ceremony, and a player
introduction fan tunnel. All funds raised during this campaign will go
directly to patient experiences and cancer research. The game presentation
will include a feature about a recent visit from the Lions Players to the
HFHS Cancer Infusion Center. Proceeds from the in-stadium 50/50 raffle will
benefit the Game on Cancer. Local
members of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority will distribute pink ribbons to fans.
The Lions Women’s Association will be walking in the Making Strides of
Detroit race on Oct. 8th and will also be partnering with the Western Wayne
Family Health Center on Oct. 25 for A Crucial
Catch Day. |
Green Bay Packers | On Friday, Oct. 7, the Packers will help raise funds for
the American Cancer Society by selling pink rally towels, long sleeve
t-shirts, and Packers raffle items at the Menasha High School vs West De Pere
High School A Crucial Catch High
School BCA game in Menasha, Wisconsin. Packers players, including MICAH HYDE, will attend the game to
meet fans and giveaway autographed pink footballs. At the Packers BCA game on
Oct. 9, fans will receive pink breast cancer awareness rally towels provided
by Kohl’s. Selfie cards will be available prior to the game and on game day
for fans to share their support of someone they know who has been affected by
cancer. Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity will distribute over 20,000 free pink
ribbons to Packers fans. Lambeau Field’s Bellin Health gate will also be lit
with pink lights during the month of October. |
Houston Texans | At the Texans BCA game on Oct. 16, members of Zeta Tau
Alpha sorority will greet fans entering NRG Stadium with pink ribbons. Texans
Season Ticket Members will hold the Texas flag alongside their family that
supported them in their cancer battle. Texans staff members affected by
breast cancer will be the coin toss captains, including First Lady of the
Houston Texans, JANICE MCNAIR.
During the game, the Texans will recap their visit to Houston Methodist
Hospital with partner Kroger to recognize breast cancer patients currently
undergoing treatment. Players, cheerleaders, and TORO delivered gifts,
breakfast and lunch, and spent time visiting with patients and their families
in the infusion center. |
Indianapolis Colts | The Colts will host the sixth annual “Pinking of the Canal”
event, presented by Ashley HomeStore, on Friday, Oct. 7, from 11:30 a.m.-1
p.m. at the Ohio Street Basin of the Canal. At the Colts BCA game on Oct. 9,
the team will recognize breast cancer survivors. The Colts will also host the
“Pamper Her Pink” program, sponsored by Tyler Mason Salon & Spa, to
provide a day of pampering for 10 women who are currently battling or have
survived breast cancer. Ten finalists will then be selected to receive a day
of pampering from Tyler Mason Salon & Spa, as well as dinner with Colts
players at Indianapolis Colts Grille on Tuesday, Oct. 4. |
Jacksonville Jaguars | On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Jaguars Women’s Association will
host, “MEET ME AT THE 50- Football is Family” with keynote speakers, SUZY KOLBER and JON GRUDEN of ESPN. Kolber and Gruden will speak to around 800 women
and men about their relationships with friends and family who have battled
cancer. The association will also donate all funds raised to a local
organization called “in the pink” which provides a number of resources for
women and the family of women battling breast cancer. At the BCA game on Oct.
23, those affected by breast cancer will be honored during the game and a
check will be presented to “in the pink” on-field. |
Kansas City Chiefs | On Oct. 23, the Chiefs’ annual BCA game will be presented
by The University of Kansas Hospital. Breast cancer survivors and honorees
will participate in various on-field pregame festivities and recognitions. The
Chiefs Women’s Organization will be stationed outside the Arrowhead Stadium
gates engaging fans who have had a loved one or friend touched by breast
cancer to participate in a selfie card activation. Zeta Tau Alpha volunteers
will distribute “Think Pink” ribbons to fans. Additionally, the team will
recognize one honoree who is a breast cancer survivor, caregiver or has
furthered the cause of breast cancer awareness. The honoree will sit in a
sole pink seat at Arrowhead Stadium during the game. Another honoree will be
recognized pregame by Blue KC and Coca-Cola via the First Pass and as Coin
Toss Captain. Rounding out the game day initiatives, the Hunt Family
Foundation will hold a 50/50 raffle and the team will hold a silent auction
for items, including a number of game-worn equipment and signed pink
merchandise. All proceeds will support The University of Kansas Cancer
Center. The Chiefs and its tight ends will join the University of Kansas
Hospital on Oct. 25 to host a Look Good Feel Better session along with the
American Cancer Society for individuals going through cancer treatment. |
Los Angeles Rams | Prior to the Rams’ BCA game on Oct. 9, the Rams will host a
VIP tailgate and ultimate pampering experience for 50 women and men who have
fought or are currently fighting breast cancer. During player introductions,
the survivors and fighters will form a “survivor tunnel” that the players
will run through as the team takes the field. The Rams have pledged $1,000
per reception to the American Cancer Society, and team partners Albertsons,
Vons & Pavilions Foundation and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are matching
the performance donation, with proceeds benefiting breast cancer charities.
Volunteers from Zeta Tau Alpha will be outside the Coliseum passing out pink
breast cancer awareness ribbons to fans as they enter the stadium. Rams Chief
Operating Officer KEVIN DEMOFF,
who is participating in the ACS’ Real Mean Wear Pink campaign and is also a
member of the ACS’ CEOs Against Cancer, will host local CEOs at the game as
part of the team’s A Crucial Catch
partnership. Additionally, the Rams will support A Crucial Catch Day, which will take place at the Venice Family
Clinic on Oct. 25. |
Miami Dolphins | In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Miami
Dolphins will host Yoga with the Fins on Oct. 4 for breast cancer patients
and survivors at the team’s Baptist Health Training Facility. Prior to the
Dolphins BCA game on Oct. 9, the Miami Dolphins Special Teams powered by AARP
Foundation Volunteers and fans will pack BCA kits to be distributed to local
survivors and those battling cancer. ZTA will distribute pink ribbons to fans.
In partnership with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, 100-plus cancer survivors
will be recognized in an on field presentation during pregame ceremonies. During
the first quarter break, the Dolphins will honor cancer survivors and
encourage fans to hold up their “I am a Cancer Fighter” signs. The Dolphins
will also participate in A Crucial
Catch Day, donating $5,000 for their Making Strides against Breast Cancer
Walk on Oct. 25. |
Minnesota Vikings | The Vikings hosted their annual Breast Cancer Awareness
Luncheon for survivors and their caregivers on Tuesday, Oct. 4 with Vikings EVERSON GRIFFEN, whose mother-in-law
is a breast cancer survivor, ANTHONY
BARR, ISAME FACIANE, BRANDON FUSCO, TAYLOR HEINICKE, and MARCUS SHERELS. During pregame of
their BCA game on Oct. 9, the Vikings will form a human pink ribbon on the
field with breast cancer survivors wearing pink t-shirts. Honorary captains, honorary
Vikings and the team’s Hometown Hero will be breast cancer survivors or
individual affected by the disease. |
New England Patriots | Throughout October, the Kraft family and the New England
Patriots Charitable Foundation will make special visits to hospitals in
Boston. Patriots players will meet with families dealing with breast cancer
and surprise 10 survivors with an invitation to a day of pampering at
Gillette Stadium, filled with manicures, massages and more. At their BCA game
on Oct. 16, the Patriots will also invite more than 100 breast cancer
survivors to take part in a special pregame ceremony. The survivors will team
with the cheerleaders to form a large pink ribbon on the middle of the field.
The game will also feature a $50,000 check presentation to the Hilltown
Community Health Center in Huntington, Mass as part of the CHANGE program. |
New Orleans Saints | Saints players will visit the Tansey Breast Center at
Ochsner Health System to distribute Saints/Ochsner BCA items to
patients. At the Saints BCA game on
Oct. 18, the Charity Spotlight of the game will be the Gayle & Tom Benson
Cancer Center. During pre-game, breast cancer survivors will accompany the
anthem singer, and ZTA member, ROBIN
BARNES. Breast cancer survivors and supporters will form the Saints flag
unfurling crew, and the honorary captain for the game will be a breast cancer
survivor. Team partner Ochsner Health System will recognize breast cancer
survivors during a pre-game presentation as part of the Ochsner Heroes
program and will also provide pink spirit swirlers to fans at the
Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Volunteers from the American Cancer Society will
serve as a gate giveaway crew. There will be a Breast Cancer Awareness
halftime tribute. The Saints will partner with Zeta Tau Alpha sorority to
distribute information cards and pink ribbons at the game. Breast cancer
survivors and American Cancer Society volunteers will receive tickets to the
game. The Mercedes-Benz Superdome will be lit pink on the day of the BCA
game. Saints staff and special guests will wear pink credentials. |
New York Giants | At the Giants BCA game on Oct. 16, members from local ZTA
sororities will hand out blue and pink NYG bottle openers and koozies and
accept donations in the parking lots prior to the game with all proceed
benefitting local breast cancer charities. The Giants will honor season
ticket members who are breast cancer survivors on the field during the
pregame ceremony. The Giants Women’s Club will host the Big Blue Challenge Charity
Flag Football game at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Giants players will
serve as captains of each team. A
portion ticket sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society for
breast cancer research and programs. |
New York Jets | The Jets will partner with the American Cancer Society to
recognize survivors as honorary captains for their BCA game on Sunday, Oct.
23. Zeta Tau Alpha will distribute pink ribbons to fans. The Atlantic Health
Jets Women's Organization will participate in the Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer walk in Parsippany, NJ on Sunday, Oct. 16. |
Oakland Raiders | On Oct. 10, the Oakland Raiders, in partnership with the
American Cancer Society, will host 15 breast cancer survivors at the Raiders
headquarters to partake in an evening of fun and fashion. First, they will be
pampered and then make their runway debut escorted by Raiders players. During
a pregame ceremony at the Raiders BCA game on Oct. 16, the Raiders Women
Association, which consists of spouses and significant others of players,
coaches and staff, will recognize those who have been affected by breast
cancer. The Raiders will also partner with local high school football teams
as part of the NFL’s A Crucial Catch campaign
to help schools raise funds in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and
will bestow a CHANGE Grant on Tri-Valley Health Center during A Crucial Catch Day on Oct. 25. |
Philadelphia Eagles | On Tuesday, October 4 the Eagles will hold a community
event with Eagles Care Partner Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC). Eagles
players and families affected by breast cancer will join individuals from
LBBC for a one-hour walk through the Eagles stadium to help inspire those
dealing with breast cancer to live a healthy lifestyle. In addition, the Eagles will assist local high
school football teams to host their own “pink” games. At the Eagles BCA game
on Oct. 23, pink will take over letters in the tunnel walk, a “Together We
Fight” rollout banner, the Eagles Drumline drum sets, and more. Eagles
cheerleaders will wear pink sparkle sneakers, while players on the field will
sport pink gear. In addition, the American flag will be held by breast cancer
survivors and family members from the Jefferson Breast Care Center, along
with Season Ticket Members and US Navy officials. |
Pittsburgh Steelers | During the Steelers BCA game on Oct. 9, over 20 breast
cancer survivors will be honored pre-game. Survivors will be down on the
field for warm-ups and the National Anthem. They will be wearing Steelers BCA
t-shirts and will have pink Terrible Towels. The survivors will be a part of
the Terrible Towel Twirl. There will be a check presentation from UPMC and
Ford to Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh. Additionally, Steelers players will cook
for a group of breast cancer survivors at Magee Women's Hospital. |
San Diego Chargers | On Sept. 28, the Chargers will host their 4th
annual Mobile Mammography event at Qualcomm Stadium in partnership with Susan
G. Komen San Diego. Last year more than 120 women were screened at this event
and 29 women were forwarded for diagnostics. At their BCA game on Oct. 2, the
Chargers will “Turn the Q Pink” as they recognize approximately 40 breast
cancer survivors on the field during pre-game activities in partnership with
the American Cancer Society. These women will form a pink ribbon for a check
presentation and then remain on field for the National Anthem. The ZTAs will provide pink ribbons and
information cards at the gates. Additionally, 90 ZTAs will participate in the
National Anthem with the flag and pink stars. UC San Diego Health, sponsor of
the Chargers’ BCA game, will provide fans with a Chargers pink bandana. |
San Francisco 49ers | The 49ers will feature A
Crucial Catch video segment following the journey of one of their team
photographer’s, Kym Fortino, battle with breast cancer. On Oct. 20, the 49ers
will host a BCA fundraiser where guests will enjoy wine tasting, shopping and
restaurant specials and receive special gifts as they “Paint the Row Pink.” Proceeds
from tickets to the event will benefit American Cancer Society breast cancer
programming. At the Pink Practice Party on Oct. 21, Breast Cancer Warriors (women
who are battling or who have battled) will enjoy a day of fun and football at
the 49ers SAP Performance Facility and Levi’s® Stadium. At the 49ers BCA game
presented by Dignity Health, there will be pregame and halftime ceremony honoring
more than 60 women who have battled or are currently battling breast cancer. |
Seattle Seahawks | During the month of October, CenturyLink Field arch lights
will be pink every Wednesday and Thursday night. The team’s retail locations
will donate 10% of sales of all pink-branded merchandise to support American
Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program, which provides transportation
to/from treatment for patients. In partnership with American Cancer Society,
the team will select five local high schools to receive NFL Pink Toolkits,
which include field signage and other pink gear, to help expand and promote
their designated BCA games. During the Seahawks BCA game on Oct. 16, the
local chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority will distribute 30,000 pink ribbons
to fans as they enter the stadium. The Sea Gals, along with more than 200
local high school dancers, will honor local survivors during halftime with an
on-field performance, outfitted with pink poms and pink boots. |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | On Oct. 29, the team will host the 4th annual
Treasure Chests 5K Run/Walk & Corporate Challenge at Raymond James
Stadium. Thousands of Bucs fans will join together to participate in the
race, which will support breast cancer research and patient services,
benefitting the American Cancer Society, the Florida Cancer Specialists
Foundation, the Florida Hospital Foundation, and Moffitt Cancer Center.
Throughout the day, the Buccaneers will recognize the community's fight
against breast cancer, including: Winners of the Treasure Chests 5K serving
as Honorary Captains; eight military families battling breast cancer honored
in the Salute to Service Suite; hundreds of breast cancer survivors, patients
and caretakers invited to watch the game from the players' Front Row Fans
sections; Buccaneers Cheerleaders wearing custom pink uniforms and performing
at halftime along with hundreds of Treasure Chests 5K participants and custom
pink flags flying from the Buccaneers' Pirate Ship. |
Tennessee Titans | At the Titans BCA game on Oct. 16, all 69,000 fans
attending the game will receive a pink TITAN UP rally towel, courtesy of
Saint Thomas Health. Fans will also receive pink ribbons courtesy of the Zeta
Tau Alpha Nashville Alumnae Chapter. Prior to kickoff, the Titans and Saint
Thomas Health will honor male and female breast cancer survivors on-field.
Following the game, the Titans will donate new and game-worn pink apparel and
equipment to four local high school football teams in an effort to promote
the importance of annual screenings and early detection at the high school
level. On Oct. 10, the Titans will “dine with hope” at the American Cancer
Society’s Hope Lodge, providing cancer patients and their caregivers an
opportunity to share food and fellowship with Titans players, staff and
coaches. On Oct. 25, the Titans will support A Crucial Catch Day at Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health
Center. Titans players and cheerleaders will be onsite to support women as
they are screened for breast cancer. |
Washington Redskins | The Redskins Charitable Foundation and the Women of the
Washington Redskins (WOW) will kick off the organization’s breast cancer
awareness efforts on Saturday, Oct. 1 with a charity ride at SoulCycle and
the launch of the 2016 limited edition team t-shirts designed by Redskins
alumnus Chris Cooley. T-shirts will be available for purchase online with
proceeds benefiting the BREM Foundation. Friday, Oct. 14 will mark the 3rd
annual Friday Night Lights THINK PINK! Initiative, a partnership between the
Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and Fairfax County Public Schools,
designed to promote breast cancer awareness and the importance of early
detection at the high school level. At the annual BCA game presented by Inova
Health System on Oct. 16, Inova will distribute over 30,000 pairs of pink
gloves with accompanying information on mammogram resources. CareFirst
BlueCross BlueShield will also participate with in-game programming to honor
survivors on-field. The Redskins Charitable Foundation will also host the 9th
annual All-Star Survivors Celebration to pamper, support and celebrate 31 local
women currently battling breast cancer. Throughout October, the WOW platform
will donate $1 to the American Cancer society on behalf of each new member
who joins the club with Toyota matching the donations. |