The campaign will be recognized during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Oct. 12. The game will be presented by Emplify Health by Bellin and attending fans will receive a Packers vs. Cancer bandana. The game will also incorporate several game entertainment elements that will honor cancer survivors and their loved ones.
“We know cancer screenings save lives, yet fear of the results and not knowing when to start remain barriers for many patients,” said Dr. Scott Rathgaber, Emplify Health CEO. “We are grateful to the Packers and the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation for helping us amplify the critical importance of screening and early detection while reinforcing the message that there is help and hope after diagnosis.”
Several Packers players will also help bring the Packers vs. Cancer initiative to the high school level by visiting Notre Dame Academy as the Tritons host the Menasha Bluejays on Friday, Sept. 26. Community members are invited to the game to join the fun. The Packers will present a donation to both schools to devote to cancer initiatives; Notre Dame will direct the donation to Ribbon of Hope and Menasha will direct it to Spierings Cancer Foundation. The game will be broadcast live on WACY— TV32.
Established in memory of the legendary Packers coach, the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation works to prevent cancer, provide superior patient care, and find a cure. The funds raised through the Packers vs. Cancer initiative help fund innovative cancer research and treatments, such as exercise rehabilitation for cancer survivors, investigations to prevent cancer metastasis, and patient navigation programs.
“The Packers vs. Cancer campaign shines a spotlight on the importance of cancer screening for early detection, in addition to raising critical funds for cancer research and patient care,” says Ann Marie Moss, Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation Executive Director. “We are grateful for the partnership of the Green Bay Packers and Emplify Health by Bellin to unite Packers fans in the fight against cancer.”
Learn more at packers.com/community/packers-vs-cancer.