NFL Players Choir performing. Photo courtesy of Cr8 Agency.
Grammy Award winning producer Myron Butler recently directed the NFL Players Gospel Choir for their performance of a classic gospel tune on The American Cancer Society’s Share The Light – a virtual live streaming.
The NFL Player’s Choir, featuring current and former players, raised their voices to support the efforts of the American Cancer Society with a socially-distanced performance of a song just about every church going or gospel music fan knows, “Little Light of Mine.”
Carrie Ann Inaba of the CBS daytime show The Talk and a judge for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars served as host. The Share The Light celebrity co-host said, “I know the cancer journey intimately, both of my parents have had devastating later stage cancer diagnoses and I understand what it’s like to care for and watch those you love fight for their lives. That’s why this night and the work of the American Cancer Society is so important. And I couldn’t be happier to join them in the fight for a world without cancer.”
Even though we are in the midst of a pandemic, cancer has not let up. It continues its attack on our health. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1.8 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2020. One in three Americans will get cancer in their lifetime.
This is especially true for Black and Latino communities who navigate vast health disparities and worse cancer outcomes. The American Cancer Society’s groundbreaking research, education, and prevention measures have helped lower the risks of cancer, but those measures are at risk.
American Cancer Society Chief Executive Officer Gary Reedy said, “Because of COVID-19, cancer patients are more vulnerable than ever. They are not only especially vulnerable to contracting coronavirus, but nearly 80% of cancer patients in active treatment have seen their screening and vital treatments delayed due to coronavirus.
The American Cancer Society must remain strong so that we can continue with the services, research, and advocacy that save lives. The Share The Light campaign, along with support from our friends, is helping ensure we do just that. Through the Share The Light campaign, ACS will celebrate the spirit of survivors – and those who care for them. And at the same time raise vital donations to help ensure the American Cancer Society has what it needs to continue its life saving vision of a world without cancer.”
To learn more about The American Cancer Society’s Share The Light Program visit www.cancer.org/sharethelight
NFL Players Choir Members – Directed by Grammy Winning Producer, Myron Butler
- Darrell Green, Pro Football Hall Of Fame, Washington Redskins
- Tim Brown, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Oakland Raiders
- Andrew Givens, Green Bay Packers
- Bryant McKinnie, Super Bowl Champ, Baltimore Ravens
- Bryan Scott, Walter Peyton Man Of The Year, Buffalo Bills
- Cameron Newton, Atlanta Falcons
- Emeree Patterson, Oakland Raiders
- Greg J. Coleman, Minnesota Vikings
- Henry Lawrence, Super Champion (3X), Oakland Raiders
- Je’Mone_Smith, Philadelphia Eagles
- Jonathan Wynn, Detroit Lions
- Larry Mallory,New York Giants
- Lemarcus Newnan, San Francisco 49ers
- Michael Gaines, Charlotte Panthers
- Olrick Johnson, New England Patriots
- Stephan Pierce, Cleveland Browns
- Tim Walton, Detroit Lions
- Ulish Booker, Pittsburg Steelers