Since 2009, the partnership between the National Football League and the American Cancer Society has been committed to saving lives from cancer. Through fundraising, education, and awareness initiatives, Crucial Catch focuses on the prevention and early detection of multiple cancers, including breast cancer. Crucial Catch helps more people catch cancer early, when it may be easier to treat.
Crucial Catch also addresses the unequal burden of cancer in underserved communities. The partnership has raised more than $18 million. 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.
Youth Crucial Catch
Since 2009, The National Football League (NFL) and the American Cancer Society have teamed up in the fight against cancer through the Crucial Catch initiative. Each year, youth and high school teams from across the country do their part to raise awareness and funds help save lives from cancer. Are you game? Get the Youth Crucial Catch toolkit and join us.
2018 Youth Crucial Catch Winners
| School | Location | Funds Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft School | Raleigh, NC | $30,110.00 |
| Fort Mill High School | Fort Mill, SC | $8,858.00 |
| Beverly High School | Beverly, MA | $7,271.00 |
| Spartanburg High School | Spartanburg, SC | $6,700.00 |
| Gaffney High School | Gaffney, SC | $5,000.00 |
| Union High School | Union, SC | $3,804.00 |
| Hoggard High School | Wilmington, NC | $3,651.00 |
| Portland High School | Portland, TN | $3,302.00 |
| Orange High School | Orange, NJ | $3,189.00 |
| Newton High School | Newton, CT | $2,255.00 |
| Highland School of Technology | Gastonia, NC | $1,552.00 |
| Bellport Middle School | Bellport, NY | $1,832.00 |
| Greater Portland | Portland, ME | $1,530.00 |
| Dutch Fork High School | Irmo, SC | $1,326.00 |
| South Point High School | Rock Hill, SC | $1,076.00 |
| Moreau Catholic High School | Hayward, CA | $1,180.00 |
The Defender Tool
When it comes to cancer, offense is the best defense. Get off the sidelines and assess your personal cancer risks and protect yourself with a good offense against cancer. Our online tool, The Defender, offers you a personalized game plan to help you lower your cancer risks. Just tell us your stats, answer a few questions, and you’ll get a personalized plan that’s easy to execute.
Get Involved with Crucial Catch
Suit up with your favorite Crucial Catch gear or donate and cheer on your favorite players.
Crucial Catch Gear
Support your favorite team and support the cause at the same time.
Bid on Crucial Catch Items
Support the cause in game-worn gear from your favorite players.
NFL Extra Points Credit Card
1% of all cardmember spend in October up to $25,000 will be donated to American Cancer Society.
CRUCIAL CATCH SUPPORTERS
Barclay Card
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CRUCIAL CATCH AMBASSADORS
ACS Regional Ambassadors
