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NFL team makes player's son an honorary captain after completing cancer treatment
NBC News· 2025-10-13 20:24
Kickoff was extra special for one NFL team this weekend. The Jacksonville Jaguars had an honorary captain at the coin toss, Wesley Hines Allen, son of defensive end Josh Hines Allen. The 8-year-old was diagnosed with leukemia at the end of the 2024 season.>> And they told us that he had leukemia and I was just like it just it just kind of like hit me and then nothing else mattered after that. >> The duo sharing a special father-son moment on the field. Hines Allen reacting to it during an interview with Jac ...
Denny's Teams Up with Cookies for Kids' Cancer to ‘Strike Out' Pediatric Cancer
Globenewswire· 2025-07-16 14:00
Core Points - Denny's has expanded its partnership with Cookies for Kids' Cancer, aiming to raise funds for pediatric cancer research, having previously raised nearly $1.5 million over 16 years [1][6] - The new initiative includes the sale of a limited-edition "Let's Strikeout Kids' Cancer" T-shirt, with all proceeds benefiting the nonprofit organization [1] - Denny's will donate a portion of proceeds from Kids' menu items sold until Spring 2026 to support pediatric cancer research [1] - Customers can also contribute by rounding up their checks to support fundraising efforts until August 26, 2025 [1] Company Overview - Denny's is a family dining restaurant brand based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with over 70 years of history [3] - The brand operates 1,491 restaurants globally, with 1,430 being franchised and licensed [4] - Denny's commitment to community support includes various initiatives such as the Mobile Relief Diner and partnerships with organizations like No Kid Hungry and Cookies for Kids' Cancer [3] Nonprofit Overview - Cookies for Kids' Cancer is a recognized nonprofit organization focused on funding research for pediatric cancer treatments, which is the leading disease killer of children in the U.S. [6][7] - The organization has granted over $23 million to support more than 140 research projects, contributing to 60 new treatment options [7]