American Cancer Society teams up with Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye for NFL's Crucial Catch Initiative ahead of London game

A.J. Bouye and Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph team up with NFL and ACS to support the fight against cancer.

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye is going to do his part to support the fight against cancer this year, a fight that has had a large impact on his own life after he lost his mother to breast and brain cancer at two-years old. 

Bouye and Houston Texans cornerback Jonathan Joseph are partnering with the NFL and the American Cancer Society to support the fight against cancer ahead of the team's game in London on Nov. 3.

“The Crucial Catch campaign is just one way that the American Cancer Society and the NFL are trying to intercept cancer,” said Sharon Byers, Chief Development, Marketing and Communications Officer, American Cancer Society. 

"NFL fans can enter for a chance to win this exciting experience by donating a minimum of $10 to the American Cancer Society and can double their entry by completing the Defender Tool at crucialcatch.nfl.com," a release states. 

"The grand prize will be awarded to one winner and will include a round trip flight to London, lodging, two VIP game tickets to the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans game on Nov. 3 at Wembley Stadium, and a meet and greet with both Jaguars cornerback AJ Bouye and Texans’ cornerback Johnathan Joseph, who both graciously donated their game tickets for this initiative. The sweepstakes will run from Tuesday, Sept. 17 until Sunday, Oct. 13."

For both Bouye and Joseph, this is a program and a fight that hits close to home, making it all the more important in their eyes.

“Cancer affects everyone and that’s why it’s so important that we continue to raise funds to fight the disease,” said Joseph. “I lost my father to lung cancer and I know the pain that it causes. I’m humbled to use my platform to help save lives through support of the American Cancer Society and to honor my father’s legacy.”

“I lost my mom to both brain and breast cancer at the age of two, so this cause is especially close to my heart,” said Bouye. “I understand on a deeper level how much these donations are needed in order to find a cure and save lives, so I want to use my platform to raise awareness for the American Cancer Society’s cause.”