FOXBORO, MASS. (WHDH) – The New England Patriots rolled out VIP therapy for greater than a dozen ladies battling most cancers and most cancers survivors at Gillette Stadium Thursday.
Patriots proprietor Robert Kraft shocked the ladies with tickets to the crew’s sport in opposition to the Carolina Panthers later this month, as a part of the NFL’s Essential Catch: Intercept Most cancers marketing campaign to assist help early most cancers detection.
13 sufferers from Dana-Farber Most cancers Institute and Mass Common Most cancers Heart obtained particular invites to return to the stadium, the place they have been handled to breakfast, manicures, massages, and jewellery design.
“Once I acquired the decision, I used to be like ‘are you kidding? What is that this? Is that this a joke?’ I used to be simply, pure shock,” stated Julie McIntosh, a girl battling most cancers.
The ladies additionally acquired to fulfill a number of gamers on the crew earlier than a shock go to to the sphere. Over lunch, they have been shocked with their tickets to the Patriots’ sport on September 28, the place their bravery can be honored throughout halftime.
“It’s simply been unbelievable, and it’s been a pleasant silver lining in a very onerous, onerous factor,” stated one other lady.
Patriots proprietor Robert Kraft began the pampering occasion after shedding his spouse Myra to most cancers in 2011. Organizers say that makes the day extra significant.
“It’s actually nearly celebrating these ladies, letting them know that they don’t seem to be alone, and that we’re right here to help them as properly,” stated Dani Callahan the Neighborhood Relations Supervisor for the Patriots.
The ladies stated they’re grateful to the Patriots group for letting them participate.
“I really feel so fortunate and blessed to be picked for this occasion,” stated McIntosh. “You’re very alone on this, and this makes you’re feeling such as you’re a part of a group.”
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