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Crucial Catch


Since 2009, the NFL and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have teamed up to fight cancer and save lives. Crucial Catch helps more people catch cancer early, and addresses the unequal burden of cancer in under-resourced communities. Crucial Catch promotes prevention and early detection of cancer, which can impact anyone at any age, and increases access to lifesaving cancer screenings.  Since 2009, Crucial Catch has raised more than $27 million and impacted over one million people in communities that need it most. 

Money raised through Crucial Catch supports the American Cancer Society’s Community Health Advocates implementing Nationwide Grants for Empowerment and Equity (CHANGE) program. This program promotes health equity and addresses cancer early detection disparities through community-based cancer prevention programs that increase access to necessary cancer screenings.

Please join us to make a Crucial Catch against cancer today.

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Stay safe in the sun this NFL Season

More time in the sun means keeping your skin protected from the harsh rays. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., but it’s also very treatable when caught early. As you enjoy watching your favorite team this season, make a Crucial Catch by taking the sun safety quiz and following these sun safety tips from the American Cancer Society to help reduce your cancer risk: 

Tips & Resources to be Safe In the Sun

* Demario Davis,  New Orleans Saints Linebacker and Player Ambassador for the American Cancer Society (Photo: AP Images)

Make A Crucial Catch

There’s no sure way to prevent cancer, but you can go on the offense with regular screening and lifestyle changes to help reduce your risk. Find your local cancer screening resources and learn how to reduce your cancer risk. Check out The Defender, presented by Sleep Number, to learn more about what screening tests and lifestyle choices are right for you.


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It Takes All of Us will aim to communicate to fans the breadth and depth of the impact that the NFL family has in local communities.  The “We See You” campaign returns again this year, aiming to continue to increase awareness of the need for cancer screenings, encourage fans to be proactive in finding their local screening resources, and learn how to reduce their cancer risk.  While fans see NFL players’ strength on gameday, the NFL family likewise sees and recognizes the strength in support in overcoming obstacles and challenges. The campaign communicates to fans the NFL’s role as a force for good in our country and beyond, providing tangible support in areas of need.


Get Involved with Crucial Catch

Suit up with your favorite Crucial Catch gear or bid on a variety of auction items.

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Crucial Catch Gear

Support your favorite team and support the cause at the same time. The NFL donates 100% of its proceeds from Crucial Catch merchandise to the American Cancer Society to provide cancer screenings and resources to under resourced communities.

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Bid on Crucial Catch Products

It Takes All Of Us To Intercept Cancer. Support the fight against cancer by bidding on Authentic game-worn NFL Crucial Catch products. NFL donates 100% of its proceeds from Crucial Catch to support the efforts of the American Cancer Society toward nationwide cancer prevention, early detection, access to cancer in under-served communities.

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2024 Crucial Catch Ambassadors

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NameNFL Team
Tutu AtwellLA Rams
Brandon BoldenFree Agent
Chandler BrewerFree Agent
Deon BushKansas City Chiefs
Demario DavisNew Orleans Saints
Caleb FarleyFree Agent
William GholstonTampa Bay Buccaneers
Kylen GransonIndianapolis Colts
CJ HamMinnesota Vikings
Alexander MattisonLas Vegas Raiders
Bradley PinionAtlanta Falcons
Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys
Dalton RisnerMinnesota Vikings
Skylar ThompsonMiami Dolphins
Quincy WilliamsNew York Jets
Quinnen WilliamsNew York Jets
Jeff Wilson Jr.Miami Dolphins
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