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Our mission focuses on “caring for our own,” “caring for kids,” and “caring for our community” in New York and Northern New Jersey.

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This fight is important. Cancer takes too many lives, and early detection can save them.

@R_Oben talks with @B_hop72 about why he joined the fight with @cdcgov to #GearUpAgainstCancer

Learn more at https://t.co/1Vtt48YAST. @NFLAlumni

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@R_Oben offers advice to other fathers, “go on the journey with your kids and meet them where they are based on what they’re dealing with.”

Listen to his full conversation with @b_hop72 here https://t.co/uRoc9zVnNK. #FathersInTheGame

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NFL Alumni and the NFLA Team extend their heartfelt thanks to the more than 30 former NFL players who lent their voices to the #GEARUPAgainstCancer Campaign conducted in collaboration with
@CDCgov.

Together, we reached more than 20M individuals through 30.8M social media impressions, 443M earned media impressions, and listening sessions with hundreds of cancer survivors and their caregivers in Dallas, KC, Northern New Jersey, and Pittsburgh, with messages about how to prevent and support early detection of lung cancer. Alfred Anderson

@ojanderson24 Tim Barnett @charliebatch16 @jeromebettis36 @jamaalcharles @cherryderon @cro31 @bradedwards5 Ken Coffey @charleshaleyhof @b_hop72 @dahughesguy83 @ogxfactor82 @iamrocketismail Ray Lucas @r_mendenhall @dabody52 @r_oben @shaunohara60 @jcpearson24 Tony Richardson @wshields68 @asmith54pro @byronwilliam87 @darrenwoodson28 @rodwoodson26

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All-Pro Fullback Tony Richardson sat down with @b_hop72 to talk about why it’s important to take care of yourself and protect your health.

He’s teaming up with @nflalumni & @cdcgov to #GearUpAgainstCancer.

Head to https://t.co/1Vtt48Y33l to learn more.

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Real strength means taking care of yourself both on and off the field.

That is why former New York Giants Center, @shaunohara60 is joining @nflalumni & @cdcgov to #GearUpAgainstCancer.

You can learn more by visiting https://t.co/1Vtt48Y33l

@B_Hop72

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Two-time Super Bowl Champion @ojanderson24 is joining @nflalumni & @cdcgov to say that your health is worth fighting for. Lung cancer prevention starts with making healthy choices. Don’t start smoking, and if you do smoke, consider quitting.

Learn more at https://t.co/5mHTKjWfTM #GearUpAgainstCancer

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Former All-Pro, Pro Bowl cornerback, @CRO31 shares his story about lung cancer. He and other former NFL players are working with @NFLAlumni and @CDC_cancer to share their cancer stories and ways to prevent lung cancer.

Learn more: https://t.co/R35VzlQ9U3

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Thank you to all who joined @nflalumni @rwjbarnabas & @rutgerscancer last week to share their stories of courage, hope & resilience.

One thing has remained consistent throughout all of our listening sessions with cancer survivors; we are stronger when we come together and open up with those in our community.

Many thanks to our panelists and facilitators
@R_Oben , @ojanderson24, Ray Lucas, Tony Richardson, @DrAEvens, and @DGolombos

#GearUpAgainstCancer

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🩺@NFLAlumni was proud to join @rwjbarnabas and @rutgerscancer at the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center for a community conversation on surviving cancer. Thank you to all who joined us to share their insights.

Grateful for @r_oben, @ojanderson24, Ray Lucas, Tony Richardson, @DrAEvens, @DGolombos, @cdcgov #GearUpAgainstCancer

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This Thursday! We are a couple of days away from our listening session with men on cancer at @rwjbarnabas & @RutgersCancer. There is still time to sign up if you would like to join with the link below. https://t.co/SOMqVSZIrM

#GearUpAgainstCancer @nflalumni

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What do these 4 former NFL players have in common? They are all co-hosting an event with cancer survivors next week with @RWJBarnabas, @RutgersCancer and @NFLAlumni.

Register here https://t.co/SOMqVSZIrM.

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Don't miss your chance! Secure your spot now for our powerful listening session for men on surviving cancer with @RWJBarnabas & @RutgersCancer on June 11th. Join former NFL greats, @r_oben, @OJAnderson24 @RayLucas06 & Tony Richardson.

Sign up! https://t.co/TeaxSuficR @NFLAlumni

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We are excited to announce that @OJAnderson24 & @RayLucas06 will be joining us for our community event with @rwjbarnabas & @RutgersCancer on men surviving cancer on June 11th.

There is still time to join us by registering here: https://t.co/SOMqVSZIrM

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Join @nflalumni for refreshments and a community conversation with men on surviving cancer at @rwjbarnabas & @RutgersCancer. Hear from former NFL stars @r_oben, Tony Richardson and other NFL alums on Thurs, June 11th at 6pm.

Register now. https://t.co/SOMqVSZIrM

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More people die from lung cancer than any other cancer. @CRO31 speaks on the number of ways you can reduce your risk of lung cancer.

Learn more at https://t.co/UICaO9M8AQ

#GearUpAgainstCancer @cdcgov @nflalumni

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Did you know more people die from lung cancer than any other cancer? The 2026 NFL @NFLAlumni and @CDCgov GEAR Up Against Cancer initiative brings awareness to prevention, detection, and survivors of lung cancer.

Learn how we can tackle lung cancer together: https://t.co/NYEavkvUT3

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It takes a strong defense to win games. If you smoke or smoked in the past talk to your doctor about your lung cancer risk. Join @NFLAlumni and @ShaunOHara60 as we #GearUpAgainstCancer with @CDCgov https://t.co/R35VzlQ9U3