Past Events from January 19, 2019 – September 29, 2019 – Team Draft

Jeff Meckstroth is the Heading to the NFL Pro Bowl

View Photos Piqua, Ohio. Lung cancer survivor Jeff Meckstroth and his wife Rhonda will represent Team Draft at the 2019 NFL Pro Bowl on January 27, 2019. The Meckstroth's earned a trip to the 2019 NFL Pro Bowl by placing …

Patty Watkins is Heading to Super Bowl 53 and the Taste of the NFL

Atlanta, GA. Lung cancer survivor-advocate Patty Watkins, and her husband Kent, will represent Team Draft and National Lung Cancer Roundtable at Super Bowl 53 and the Taste of the NFL in Atlanta, GA. In 2014 my life changed overnight. Diagnosed …

Gina Hollenbeck is Heading to the 26th Annual Taste of the NFL

Memphis, TN. Lung cancer survivor Gina Hollenbeck and her husband Greg will represent Team Draft and The ALK Positive Group at the Taste of the NFL in Atlanta, GA on February 2, 2019. I was diagnosed with Stage IV lung …

Team Draft’s 5th Annual Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge

Atlanta, GA. Team Draft’s fifth annual Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge kicked off on November 1, 2018. This unique fund raising challenge gives lung cancer survivors the opportunity to raise funds for public awareness and cutting-edge research that is giving new …

Survivor at Every College Stadium: Stanford Cardinal

Stanford, CA. Stanford Cancer Institute lung cancer survivors Rick Meyer and Sheila Nelson will represent Team Draft at Stanford Stadium on Saturday. The survivors will attend a tailgate hosted by, CDFF Board member and Stanford Graduate, David Bergeron, prior to …

Survivor at Every College Stadium: Wisconsin Badgers

Madison, WI. UW Carbone lung cancer survivors Dr. Michael Becker and Maureen Ellsworth represented Team Draft at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday. The survivors watched the Wisconsin Badgers defeat the visiting Northwestern Wildcats. The group received a special invitation to …

Chicago Bears Alumni Reception

Chicago, IL. Local lung cancer survivor-advocate Nichelle Stigger joined our co-founder, Chris Draft, at his Chicago Bears Alumni Reception. Nichelle was able to share her story with some of the Chicago Bears Legends. At 32, I embarked on a second …

Survivor at Every Stadium: Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta, GA. ALK Positive lung cancer survivor Bill Westlake represented Team Draft at the Atlanta Falcons Legends Tailgate and Lisa James attended the game between the Falcons and Tennessee Titans. In 2012, we launched our inaugural Team Draft Survivor Series …

Survivor at Every Stadium: Chicago Bears

Chicago, IL. University of Chicago lung cancer survivor Anita Ehlers represented Team Draft at Soldier Field on Sunday. Anita and her daughter, Lindsay, watched the Bears defeat the Minnesota Vikings. In 2012, we launched our inaugural Team Draft Survivor Series …