The American Cancer Society presented Share The Light – a virtual live streaming event hosted by Carrie Ann Inaba, moderator of CBS’s daytime series The Talk and judge for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars last week. The virtual magical event gathered celebrities and friends to celebrate the spirit of cancer survivors and bring vital attention to the unique needs of the cancer community during this unprecedented coronavirus pandemic. The NFL Player’s Choir raised the voices to support the efforts of the American Cancer Society with a fun socially-distanced performance of the classic “Little Light of Mine.”
“I know the cancer journey intimately,” said Share The Light celebrity co-host Carrie Ann Inaba. “Both of my parents have had devastating later stage cancer diagnoses and I understand what it’s like to care for and watch those you love fight for their lives. That’s why this night and the work of the American Cancer Society is so important. And I couldn’t be happier to join them in the fight for a world without cancer.”
The American Cancer Society invites members of the press to share this story with their audiences – and to tune in for this special evening. Learn more about this campaign and how to help at www.cancer.org/sharethelight.
The NFL Players Choir
Directed by Multi-Grammy Award Winning Producer Myron Butler
Players
- Darrell Green, Pro Football Hall Of Fame, Washington Redskins
- Tim Brown, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Oakland Raiders
- Andrew Givens, Green Bay Packers
- Bryant McKinnie, Super Bowl Champ, Baltimore Ravens
- Bryan Scott, Walter Peyton Man Of The Year, Buffalo Bills
- Cameron Newton, Atlanta Falcons
- Emeree Patterson, Oakland Raiders
- Greg J. Coleman, Minnesota Vikings
- Henry Lawrence, Super Champion (3X), Oakland Raiders
- Je’Mone_Smith, Philadelphia Eagles
- Jonathan Wynn, Detroit Lions
- Larry Mallory,New York Giants
- Lemarcus Newnan, San Francisco 49ers
- Michael Gaines, Charlotte Panthers
- Olrick Johnson, New England Patriots
- Stephan Pierce, Cleveland Browns
- Tim Walton, Detroit Lions
- Ulish Booker, Pittsburg Steelers
Cancer Patients Are More Vulnerable than Ever
COVID-19 has upended our lives and uniquely challenged cancer survivors. Despite COVID-19, cancer hasn’t stopped. In fact, in 2020, more than 1.8 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer. 1 in 3 Americans will get cancer in their lifetime. This is especially true for Black and Latino communities who navigate vast health disparities and worse cancer outcomes. The American Cancer Society’s groundbreaking research, education, and prevention measures have helped lower the risks of cancer, but those measures are at risk.
“Because of COVID-19, cancer patients are more vulnerable than ever,” said American Cancer Society Chief Executive Officer Gary Reedy. “They are not only especially vulnerable to contracting coronavirus, but nearly 80% of cancer patients in active treatment have seen their screening and vital treatments delayed due to coronavirus. The American Cancer Society must remain strong so that we can continue with the services, research, and advocacy that save lives. The Share The Light campaign, along with support from our friends, is helping ensure we do just that. Through the Share The Light campaign, ACS will celebrate the spirit of survivors – and those who care for them. And at the same time raise vital donations to help ensure the American Cancer Society has what it needs to continue its lifesaving vision of a world without cancer.”
