Cancer Can't Compete with Anthony Rizzo
Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Tribune launched “Cancer Can’t Compete,” a campaign to inspire Chicago-area families battling cancer and to raise funds for cancer research. In partnership with Mariano’s and the University of Chicago Medicine, the initiative spotlighted Chicago-area patients and families who were fighting cancer and shared the reality of their battles in stories run by the Chicago Tribune.
Rizzo, a survivor of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, lead the initiative by calling on readers and Chicagoans to support patients, their families and cancer research by donating to “Cancer Can’t Compete,” which benefited the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation and the University of Chicago Medicine. Additionally, Mariano’s Illinois locations offered shoppers the opportunity to support the cause by making contributions at check-out.
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A Sample of the Patients
In the Media
Television
Rizzo Launches Cancer Campaign: ‘Cancer Can’t Compete’ (NBC Chicago)
Rizzo kicks off campaign to raise money for cancer survivors, tell their stories (WGN)
Live news segments also ran on July 24 on FOX Chicago, ABC Chicago and Univision Chicago (Clips not yet posted online)
PRINT + ONLINE
Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo on living with cancer (Chicago Tribune)
To Anthony Rizzo, cancer battle means defeating 'that little guy on your shoulder (Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Tribune and Anthony Rizzo Launch “Cancer Can’t Compete” Campaign (Business Insider)
