The lessons our parents teach us can stay with us for a lifetime.
@jcpearson24 reflects on how having a father who served in the military shaped him, his values, and the man he became. For the full conversation with
@b_hop72 visit bit.ly/4s6M0Gq.
#FathersInTheGame
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
Did you know that lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S.?
@jamaalcharles shares why he is teaming up with @nflalumni to #GearUpAgainstCancer
Learn more at nflagearup.org/cancer @cdcgov
Let’s make health a priority; get out and get screened because early detection saves lives.
@jcpearson24 is lending his voice to the @nflalumni and @cdcgov #GearUpAgainstCancer campaign.
Head to nflagearup.org/cancer to learn more.
Former All-Pro, Pro Bowl Safety, @CherryDeron is teaming up with @nflalumni and @cdcgov to #GearUpAgainstCancer.
Cigarette smoking causes 80-90% of lung cancer deaths in the U.S.
To learn more visit the nflagearup.org/cancer
This fight is important. Lung cancer takes too many lives, and early detection can save them. Former NFL wide receiver @dahughesguy83 talks about how he hopes an open line of communication can help save lives. #GearUpAgainstCancer @nflalumni @cdcgov
For more information, visit nflagearup.org/cancer.
Your health is worth fighting for. Hall of Famer
@wshields68 discusses his partnership with @nflalumni and @cdcgov to #GearUpAgainstCancer.
For more information, visit nflagearup.org/cancer
Former Kansas City wide receiver Tim Barnett joins the conversation to #GearUpAgainstCancer.
Get out & get screened, because early detection saves lives.
For more information, visit nflagearup.org/cancer. @nflalumni @cdcgov
Early detection saves lives. Listen to former All-Pro, Pro Bowl wide receiver @ogxfactor82 talk about cancer prevention and the importance of early detection. #GearUpAgainstCancer
Learn more at nflagearup.org/cancer
@NFLAlumni @CDCgov
The best defense against cancer is to take steps towards prevention; it can save your life. Former All Pro, Pro Bowl Safety, @CherryDeron knows what good defense looks like.
Learn more at nflagearup.org/cancer #GearUpAgainstCancer @cdcgov @nflalumni
Thank you to all the cancer survivors and friends who joined @NFLAlumni last weekend to share their experiences, discuss challenges, and foster connection with other men in the community.
Moments like these remind us why it is important for all of us to reach out and take control of our health.
Grateful to former KC Chiefs @JCPearson, @WillShields, @CherryDeron, @DananHughes and @TimBarnett who led the discussion! #GearUpAgainstCancer
Lung cancer takes too many lives, and early detection can save them. That is why this fight is important. Learn how you can #GearUpAgainstCancer by visiting NFLAGearUp.org/cancer.
@CDCgov @NFLAlumni
This Saturday! We are a couple of days away from our listening session with men on cancer at @friendshipbaptist_kc. There is still time to sign up if you would like to join with the link below.
bit.ly/47M5OGh
#GearUpAgainstCancer @nflalumni
There is still time to register for our community event at Friendship Baptist Church! You can join us next weekend alongside former Kansas City Chiefs @jcpearson24, @Wshields68, @CherryDeron, @dahughesguy83 and Tim Barnett for a great event.
Register today! bit.ly/47M5OGh @nflalumni
Don't miss your chance—secure your spot now for our listening session for men on surviving cancer on May 9th. Join former NFL players, @jcpearson24, @wshields68, @CherryDeron , @dahughesguy83 and Tim Barnett.
Sign up for free today! bit.ly/47M5OGh
@nflalumni @friendshipbaptist_kc
Join @nflalumni for a light breakfast and a community conversation with men on surviving cancer at @friendshipbaptist_kc. Hear from former NFL players, @jcpearson24, @Wshields68, @CherryDeron, @dahughesguy83 and Tim Barnett on Sat, May 9th. You can sign up here! bit.ly/47M5OGh
It was a great day to be with the @ObesityAction meeting with the community and talking about how your health matters! Chapter President, @jcpearson24 and @2FIVESPORTS represented for the Kansas City NFL Alumni Association.
There is still time to join former NFL players @jcpearson24 and @2FIVESPORTS at the Obesity Action Coalition for a FREE, half-day educational event featuring a physician, dietitian and psychologist sharing evidence-based guidance on weight and health!
📅 March 21, 2026
📍 Hilton Kansas City Airport | 8801 NW 112th Street Kansas City, MO 64153
🍽️ Free breakfast, parking and $150 giveaways included
Seats are limited. Register today: yourweightmatters.com/kansas…






