The Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints will have more meaning beyond the scoreboard. As part of the NFL’s Crucial Catch campaign, the night is dedicated to cancer survivors and informing the public on early detection.
Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer aims to move the country towards unprecedented early detection and risk reduction of screenable cancers. In partnership with the University of Kansas Cancer Center, the Chiefs hosted lunches for patients who had been affected by cancer and watched practice at the University of Kansas Health System Training Complex.
A second opinion may just save your life – just ask these cancer survivors. Thanks to @KUcancercenter for helping us host a lunch for them ahead of our Crucial Catch game.
Look for them on Monday! Learn more about screenings: https://t.co/Qk4W2HXT4Y pic.twitter.com/iHTibyL0q0
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 2, 2024
The Crucial Catch campaign allows the NFL to reach and impact a wider population affected by various forms of cancer. The Chiefs continued their efforts recently as Mike Pennel and Chris Jones visited the University of Kansas Cancer Center to meet with patient Jill Shahan and surgical oncologist Jamie Wagner to discuss their journeys.
Ahead of our Crucial Catch game, Mike Pennel and Chris Jones visited @KUcancercenter to meet with patient Jill Shahan and surgical oncologist Jamie Wagner to discuss their journeys.
They surprised Jill and Jamie with tickets to Monday night’s game ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ecbHeBo4LK
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 4, 2024
Crucial Catch calls on people across the country to access an NFL-funded digital tool that provides users with recommendations on how they can take action to keep healthy and reduce cancer risk. Fans are encouraged to print out unique cards to share who they cheer for Monday night.
Monday night is our Crucial Catch game, designed to raise awareness about the importance of cancer screenings and early prevention ❤️
Print out this card and share who you're cheering for: https://t.co/s4wq3EGCqi pic.twitter.com/mpJtlPBI6b
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 5, 2024
For more information, check out the website: https://www.chiefs.com/community/chiefsvscancer/
