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Oct, 2024

This Color on Pop Warner Athletes Is Saving Lives

For the first time ever, new cancer diagnoses in the United States will top more than 2 million this year.  Most of these are breast cancer, which will account for more than 300,000 cases this year alone. And if you or a family member has ever received that diagnosis you understand the fear and uncertainty that comes with those words.

This reality struck home for us this week at Pop Warner
when we lost our dear friend and colleague, Eastern Region Cheer & Dance Coordinator Lisa Dupell, to this terrible disease.  Her passing reminds us of the impact cancer has on so many people. As we think about her husband Tony, her three sons, and all who loved her, we are even more determined to raise awareness and join in on this important fight.

While there is too much loss there is also immense hope, thanks to increased awareness, advanced treatment and earlier detection through screening mammography. The five year survival rate for breast cancer is now 91%, and nearly 518,000 lives have been saved – mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends – because of these advancements, according to the American Cancer Society.

We need to continue to raise awareness and encourage women to get screened regularly. And that’s why the pink that has brightened up football fields and cheer and dance competitions during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month is more than a vibrant, beautiful color. It’s a lifeline. A sign of hope. A call to action. .

When Pop Warner teams take to the field or mat for Pink Games, they’re doing more than showing support – they're becoming part of the fight. These moments remind us of the power sports have to bring communities together for a cause bigger than ourselves.

The awareness campaigns your team may have organized this month have the power to change lives. They lead people to vital information. Encourage people to take proactive steps such as getting regular screenings to catch breast cancer early, when it’s most treatable. And mobilize communities to support researchers and health organizations working to find a cure, improve patient care, and reduce health disparities. By bringing breast cancer to the forefront, we are not only honoring those who’ve fought cancer but we’re also empowering others to take charge of their health and the health of their loved ones.

Keep up the fight. And thank you! 



Jon Butler
Executive Director

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