The Indianapolis Colts, in conjunction with the IU Simon Cancer Center, are launching a CHUCKSTRONG Champion social media campaign. This will help celebrate those who have shown courage while fighting cancer in the community.
From the Colts release:
"Fans are encouraged to share a photo on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or Vine and to include a few words about why the person represents the qualities of CHUCKSTRONG: strength, perseverance, compassion, love, family, community, serving and giving back. Photos should be tagged #CHUCKSTRONG. The deadline for entries is 5 p.m. Friday, May 12. To view entries or submit a photo directly through the CHUCKSTRONG Champion page, fans can visit www.colts.com/chuckstrongchampion."
The team is offering up some impressive prizes for those who share their champions.
"One entry will be selected at random to win a VIP Game Day Experience, which includes two tickets to a 2015 Colts home game, pre-game sideline passes, a meet-and-greet with Coach Chuck Pagano and a personalized game ball featuring the name of the winner’s CHUCKSTRONG Champion."
The Colts are also matching contributions to the Colts Foundation. Any donations can be made here.
The Colts have been heavily involved in fighting cancer ever since head coach Chuck Pagano was diagnosed with leukemia in 2012. The CHUCKSTRONG campaign inspired the city and Pagano became an inspirational figure figure for many battling cancer.
"“My wife, Tina, is my CHUCKSTRONG Champion,” Pagano said. “She was there every step of the way during my treatment, and I never could have done it without her. There are a lot of people who face incredible adversity — whether it be an illness or other life circumstance. This campaign celebrates the champions who help us power through difficult times.“It’s also a way to raise awareness about the incredible research taking place right here in Indianapolis. I wouldn’t be alive today if research weren’t done years ago, and I want to pay it forward. I hope our fans will join me in making a gift to support research. You just don’t know whose life it might save.”"