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Maybe Don Mattingly Forgot to Fill Out the “I Stand Up For” Cancer Card
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There was a very nice moment during the All-Star Game in which FOX put together a “Stand Up to Cancer” tribute. Boyz II Men performed at home plate while the cameras panned across various parts of Citizens Bank Park, and everybody from players and coaches to fans and umpires was holding up these cards bearing the name of a cancer patient, survivor, or victim. Other cards had generic wording on them, such as I STAND UP FOR Survivors/Loved Ones/Those We’ve Lost:
As they went through the various shots, Don Mattingly’s card was blank:
Not to make light of a benevolent gesture, but you do chuckle and wonder what’s going on here. The card is totally empty. Does leaving it blank indicate that he stands up for everyone? Or does he stand up for nothing? Is he a nihilist? It’s possible that he was hyper-focused on the game and simply forgot to fill it out. Maybe a public relations person ran over to him frantically and say “here, hold up this sign.” It’s also entirely possible he had no idea what was going on.
Anyway –
Stand Up to Cancer is broadly involved in research, fundraising, collaboration, and awareness. On the official website, the mission statement reads like this:
SU2C is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and was initially launched in 2008 as a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
We believe humanity stands at a tipping point in the battle against cancer. Lifesaving discoveries are within our grasp, unfolding at research centers across the country and around the world. We envision a future where every cancer is caught in time to be cured, and where survivors can enjoy life without fear of recurrence. We hold ourselves accountable to help push the course of research toward revolutionary breakthroughs that can save lives, now and in the future.
Seems like a quality organization that does a lot of positive things. The website has some quality reading with impact stories, patient stories, and breakthrough research.
By the way, this was cool from Ant. Shout out to Myrtetus:
Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com