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MD Anderson and Houston Dynamo to Host End Cancer Night April 27

April 18, 2019 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Houston Dynamo FC News Release


HOUSTON - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center proudly presents End Cancer Night at BBVA Compass Stadium Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. as the Houston Dynamo take on Columbus Crew SC. The special evening will honor cancer survivors of all ages and will feature an extraordinary halftime performance by Caly Bevier, America's Got Talent 2016 semi-finalist and stage 3 ovarian cancer survivor.

"We are excited for the opportunity to join forces with Major League Soccer (MLS) fans from across the country in the fight to end cancer," said Peter WT Pisters, M.D., president of MD Anderson. "End Cancer Night will give us the chance to honor and support the countless patients and their families fighting this battle as well as raise awareness about the importance of cancer prevention and awareness."

Fans will have a number of ways to join the fight to end cancer during the game. On-site activations will include:

Co-branded MD Anderson and Houston Dynamo scarves distributed to the first 7,500 fans

Custom MD Anderson soccer patches shared with fans who pledge to be tobacco-free

Cancer strike-through giant letters for photos and social media sharing

Opportunities to donate to MD Anderson's mission to end cancer

Jeffrey S. Wefel, Ph.D., an associate professor of Neuropsychology at MD Anderson and a former professional soccer player will participate in a ceremonial "First Kick." Throughout the game, cancer prevention PSAs featuring Houston Dynamo right back Chris Duvall will share healthy lifestyle tips with fans. During halftime, Bevier will perform her cover of Rachel Platten's 2015 hit track - Fight Song as fans will be encouraged to hold up their co-branded MD Anderson and Houston Dynamo scarves. Simultaneously, a gigantic strike-through-cancer scarf will be unveiled on the field.

"Our partnership with MD Anderson has already been so well received throughout the Houston community as well as the larger soccer community, and we are very excited to team up with them on End Cancer Night to shine a light on the tremendous work that everyone associated with MD Anderson does," said Dynamo president John Walker. "Our players, coaches and staff have all embraced the mission that drives MD Anderson and are proud to bear that iconic logo on their jerseys, and our entire organization is excited to continue to drive awareness and support of that mission around End Cancer Night."

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