Kearney Tackles Cancer Kicks-off Annual Shirt Sales to Help Local Cancer Patients 

KEARNEY, Neb. – Kearney Public Schools, Kearney Catholic School and CHI Health Good Samaritan Cancer Center are gearing up for the 18th annual Kearney Tackles Cancer (KTC). The student-led cancer awareness campaign has raised more than $750,000 for local cancer patients since 2009. 

KTC shirt sales, the group’s primary fundraiser, have started and will continue until Oct. 4. This year's commemorative design features a cancer awareness ribbon in either green or blue, printed on buttercream-colored T-shirts or sweatshirts. Visit https://ktc26.itemorder.com/ to place an order and donate to KTC.

Community members are invited to show their support by wearing KTC gear to football games at Kearney High or Kearney Catholic on Oct. 16.

“We are humbled and grateful for the ongoing energy and support for this cause that directly benefits our patients,” says Dana Welsh, RN, Good Samaritan Cancer Center and KTC adult sponsor.

All KTC proceeds will directly impact local cancer patients who are struggling financially during treatment by helping to pay for medications, travel expenses and other living expenses.

Stay updated on future events and shirt sales by following Kearney Tackles Cancer on Facebook.