This past Sunday, The Tennessee Titans and Ascension Saint Thomas honored breast cancer survivors during the National Football League’s Crucial Catch game at Nissan Stadium.
This is the 14th consecutive year the Tennessee Titans and Ascension Saint Thomas have worked together to support the fight against cancer. The breast cancer patients, Polly Fulton, Wendy Martin, Charlene Williams, Lori Witman, and Lesa Mulcahy, were celebrated on the field this past Sunday while wearing their specialized pink jerseys. These women come from different backgrounds and experiences but all share a unique bond through their diagnosis.
This Crucial Catch game is a special day for each survivor and their physicians from Ascension Saint Thomas and Tennessee Oncology to be honored. This initiative has also expanded to raise awareness and encourage early detection and risk reduction.
“It is an honor to stand alongside The Tennessee Titans and The NFL's Crucial Catch mission in the fight against cancer,” said Fahad Tahir, President and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas.
“This past weekend, we celebrated the strength and resilience of these remarkable survivors, reminding us all that with unity and unwavering care, we can overcome any challenge. Together, we celebrate their strength and stand united in our collective mission to reduce the impact of cancer in our communities."
“The Titans are proud to work with our longstanding partners and friends at Ascension Saint Thomas as we team up to increase education surrounding Breast Cancer Awareness month. Crucial Catch is one of our most valued NFL initiatives, and we look forward to it each season,” said Adam Nuse, Titans Chief Revenue Officer. “Breast cancer survivors, like the women honored at our Crucial Catch game, are shining examples of resilience and great courage in the face of fear. Their strength is certainly an inspiration to our team and organization.”
“Caring for cancer patients is a privilege,” Dr. Natalie Dickson, President and Chief Strategy Officer of Tennessee Oncology shared on behalf of their physicians and care teams. “We appreciate joining the Tennessee Titans and Ascension Saint Thomas in recognizing the courage of breast cancer survivors and caregivers, and expanding awareness for preventative care in the community. “
Our survivors were cared for by these incredible Ascension Saint Thomas physician partners from practices throughout Middle Tennessee: Dr. Lisa Bellin, Dr. Lindsey Keith, Dr. Laura Lawson, and Dr. Eduardo Dias, Dr. Nancy Peacock, Dr. Stephen Scleicher, and Dr. Victoria Gian.