Seahawks Will Host Crucial Catch Game on October 11
The Seattle team partners with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to provide cancer screenings for fans at Lumen Field.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Seattle Seahawks will host their annual Crucial Catch game on October 11 to promote early cancer detection and fundraising. Fans attending the event at Lumen Field will have access to on-site lung and prostate cancer screenings.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to improve health outcomes by making cancer screenings more accessible to the public during a high-visibility sporting event. The campaign also generates financial support to help patients manage incidental costs associated with their treatment.
The Seattle Seahawks are donating 12 percent of proceeds from Crucial Catch gear and $0.25 for every bottle of water sold at the game to the Crucial Catch Fund. Six cancer survivors are also scheduled to be honored during the halftime ceremony.
The players
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle that competes in the National Football League.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a non-profit health system in the Pacific Northwest that provides comprehensive medical services.
The details
Fans can participate in lung cancer screenings via a mobile CT trailer or prostate screenings through blood tests located at the Ticketmaster Tailgate area. Participants must complete a pre-event form to be eligible for these on-site screenings.
Timeline
October 11: Crucial Catch game vs San Francisco 49ers.
October 20: Community event at Muckleshoot Community Center.
October: Month-long donation drive for Crucial Catch Fund.
Market Landscape
The collaboration aligns with the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative, leveraging the sports industry's massive reach to drive public health participation. This strategy mirrors broader corporate efforts to integrate social impact initiatives into professional sports marketing.
Fans attending the game can utilize free on-site cancer screenings, providing a convenient way to monitor their health. Attendees also contribute to the Crucial Catch Fund simply by purchasing select game-day merchandise or bottled water.
The takeaway
Early detection remains the most critical factor in successful cancer outcomes for the general public. Readers should take advantage of preventative screening opportunities offered in their communities to monitor their personal health status.
Further reading
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More information
Find additional details regarding the Lung Cancer Screening program requirements.
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