Williams also has dyed his hair pink to honor his family and raise awareness. “It is mom or sister or aunt or neighbor or co-worker, when they do receive the help, they’re very grateful”, said Benavides.
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Pittsburgh Steeler DeAngelo Williams announced he will purchase mammograms for women in need at hospitals in Charlotte, NC and Pittsburgh, PA. According to the 32-year-old, the number 53 is significant because Hill passed away at age 53.
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Williams was a key proponent in bringing about the NFL’s A Crucial Catch campaign in 2009.
As supporters made their way to their seats, Willis read to them “Pink Rain”, a poem he wrote regarding breast cancer. “I’ll wear the color pink on the field for the rest of my career”.
After hearing this, Williams explained to ESPN’s Lisa Salters, “It’s not just about October for me; it’s not just a month, it’s a lifestyle”.
Miami Dolphins CB Bobby McCain, cheerleaders and Women’s Organizations Members partnered with Susan G. Komen and Living Beyond Breast Cancer to host an evening of yoga with more than 60 breast cancer patients and survivors in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Williams told ESPN on Monday night that Vincent told him there are no exceptions to the uniform policy. But partially because of less awareness for men’s breast cancer, the risks may be higher. “It’s more of we’re trying to show them that we support them”. The National Football League recently levied a personal messages fine of $5,787 against Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward when he inked “Ironhead” on his eye black in a nod to his father, Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, who died of cancer in 2006.
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It is important that we try to shift the focus from particular types of cancers to cancer as a whole, in order to reach more people and hopefully find a cure.
