On the night of entertainment, it was also a chance for people to get up close to the stars of TIAA Bank Field, The Roar and Jaxon de Ville.
On Tuesday night, the Jags hosted more than 10 nonprofits in a night of fun for survivors of the disease and their families.
“It’s awesome to see the support for cancer survivors, cancer warriors and also support for their families,” said Tricshone Jiles, who has beaten breast cancer twice.“It’s huge. It’s scary. It’s amazing,” she told us.And, it’s a big responsibility: to help the Jaguars Foundation continue its game plan, backing local nonprofits that help those in the fight of their lives.
“Can you imagine? When you’re dealing with challenges all the time, and then all of a sudden, someone makes it possible for you to be able to have fun with your family, with your caregivers the ones who love you the most? said Darnell Smith with Florida Blue. “That’s what this is about.”
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