The Los Angeles Chargers are bringing the fight against cancer to SoFi Stadium on Sunday

The Bolts continue their long-standing tradition of raising awareness of early detection and supporting cancer survivors with Sunday's Crucial Catch game, presented by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Los Angeles Chargers – a pioneer among sports teams in promoting early detection and the first NFL team in the country to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering free mammograms to the community – will continue the organization's commitment to reducing the risk of cancer continue on Sunday when they take on the New Orleans Saints. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. PT.

While the NFL's Crucial Catch Initiative encompasses all types of cancer, the team on Sunday will place special emphasis on breast cancer awareness – a cause that is deeply personal Susie SpanosWife of Chargers CEO and majority owner Dean Spanoswho is herself a breast cancer survivor and early detection advocate.

Even before they arrive at SoFi Stadium, fans attending Sunday's game will notice that their tickets are pink – either in their Ticketmaster accounts or when added to their Apple Wallet – as a tribute to breast cancer awareness . Upon entry, fans will then receive pink ribbons from members of the Women's Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity (ZTA) – an organization that coordinates and participates in special events throughout October to raise funds for breast cancer awareness while also raising awareness To emphasize the importance of early detection. In addition, fans will have the opportunity to sign messages to their loved ones battling cancer on the team's trademark oversized “Bolt Up” letters in the main concourse.

To raise awareness of all types of cancer, the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiatives, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, the Jessie Rees Foundation, the ZTAs and the UCLA Health Jonnson Comprehensive Cancer Center will provide interactive booths in the hall for inspirational fans Being able to write messages to children If you have cancer, receive appropriate awards and gather information about the importance of early detection through UCLA Health's “Buggin' you to get screened” program with a pink VW Beetle.

The national anthem will be sung before kick-off Felicia Templea modern pop and R&B singer from season 12 of The Voice who is also a trained nurse and cancer survivor. Temple will be joined on the field by ZTAs carrying American flags and a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon during the performance.

At halftime, temple will be joined on the field by 100 ZTAs and 50 cancer survivors and achievers from UCLA Health and the American Cancer Society and their caregivers to deliver a strong performance. The show will feature members of Concordia University Irvine, Concert Handbells, an eloquent and impressive ensemble.

For over 15 years, the NFL has donated more than $27 million to the American Cancer Society through sales of Crucial Catch-branded merchandise, NFL auction items and general fundraisers. Crucial Catch gives fans the opportunity to take their health into their own hands by getting screened for cancer, educating themselves about the importance of early detection and finding ways to reduce their risk of cancer. The Chargers Impact Fund donates an additional $10,000 to the cause each year. At halftime, Susie Spanos will welcome members of the American Cancer Society to the field for the check presentation.

Earlier this month, the Chargers hosted breast cancer patients and survivors from UCLA Health at their El Segundo facility to participate in a mindful and relaxing breathing exercise event. Bright pink yoga mats could be seen on the Chargers' practice fields Sarah HarbaughWife of head coach Jim Harbaugh, along with Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker and wide receivers Brenden Rice And DJ Chark joined the women for the hour-long breathing exercise. Before training, participants enjoyed the energy and emotional support of adopted puppies from Wallis Annenberg PetSpace.

Later this week, UCLA Health cancer survivors and survivors who have undergone treatment for various types of cancer, including prostate, lung and colorectal cancer, along with their families and caregivers, will have the opportunity to attend a meeting with the team Participate in the training to raise awareness of all forms of cancer diagnosis.

In addition to Crucial Catch, Sunday's game will also serve as the Chargers' NFL Votes game. As part of the league-wide bipartisan initiative that supports and promotes NFL civic engagement, the Chargers will open a mobile voting unit where LA County fans will have the opportunity to cast their ballot and participate in early voting for the 2024 presidential election. The mobile voting unit will be located in the South Hall on Level 6.