It takes strong defense to win games. Give yourself the best chance of winning the battle against cancer by getting screened. Former Kansas City Chiefs Safety @CherryDeron talks with @B_hop72 about how cancer has affected his life and why he has joined the movement to #GearUpAgainstCancer. Learn more at nflagearup.org/cancer.

Tell your kids that you love them! NFL Alumni COO Ken Coffey joined @b_hop72 to give his advice to new fathers, which he received from his father. Listen to the full conversation here bit.ly/4i1LVPu. #FathersInTheGame

Let’s make your health a priority. Get out & get screened, because early detection saves lives. The work that @charliebatch16 and @nflalumni are doing in the community is making a difference. Learn how you can #GearUpAgainstCancer at nflagearup.org/cancer. @B_Hop72

Hall of Fame wide receiver @Andre_Reed83 sits down with @B_Hop72 to discuss why it is important to take care of yourself and get screened for cancer. NFL Alumni across the country have joined the movement to #GearUpAgainstCancer by sharing education and resources to prevent lung cancer - the third most common cancer in the U.S. Learn more at nflagearup.org/cancer. @CDCgov

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

This fight is important. Cancer takes too many lives, and early detection can save them. @R_Oben talks with @B_hop72 about why he joined the fight with @cdcgov to #GearUpAgainstCancer Learn more at nflagearup.org/cancer.

RIP to the legend Mike Ditka.

Leading by example. @DarrenWoodson28 talks about how as a father, your kids are always watching you. It's important to set a good example in both good times and bad. Listen to his full conversation with @b_hop72 by using this link: bit.ly/4AS7uL5 #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 cigarette smoking causes 80-90% of lung cancer deaths in the U.S.? Hear insights from Pro Football Hall of Famer @rodwoodson26 who joined with @nflalumni and @cdcgov to #GearUpAgainstCancer. Listen to his full conversation with @b_hop72 here bit.ly/4hq9OQG

NFL Alumni Ambassador, @asmith54pro talks about the importance of showing up and being there for your kids. #FathersInTheGame @TNhumanservices For the full conversation with @b_hop72, visit nflafatherhood.org

All-Pro Fullback Tony Richardson sat down with @b_hop72 to talk about why it’s important to take care of yourself and protect your health. He’s teaming up with @nflalumni & @cdcgov to #GearUpAgainstCancer. Head to nflagearup.org/cancer to learn more.

Real strength means taking care of yourself both on and off the field. That is why former New York Giants Center, @shaunohara60 is joining @nflalumni & @cdcgov to #GearUpAgainstCancer. You can learn more by visiting nflagearup.org/cancer @B_Hop72