Raiders to Host Tackle Cancer Event on October 13
Residents are invited to the West Las Vegas Library for a community gathering and survivor recognition.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Cancer
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The Las Vegas Raiders and the American Cancer Society will hold the Tackle Cancer community event on October 13, 2026, at the West Las Vegas Library. This free public gathering replaces the previously scheduled Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, which was canceled due to weather.
Why it matters
The event serves as a local component of the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative, which focuses on improving access to cancer screenings in under-resourced communities. It follows the recent cancellation of the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in the valley.
The Tackle Cancer event honoree Maura Bivens has lived with triple-negative metastatic breast cancer for 15 years. The free event is scheduled to run from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The players
Las Vegas Raiders
The local professional football team hosting the cancer awareness event.
American Cancer Society
The national organization coordinating the Tackle Cancer community initiative.
Maura Bivens
The 2026 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Las Vegas honoree who has lived with cancer for 15 years.
The details
Organized as part of the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative, the event includes a survivor recognition at 2:30 p.m. at the West Las Vegas Library. The community gathering follows, running until 5 p.m. This event was coordinated to offer an alternative for participants following the weather-related cancellation of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: Tackle Cancer community event takes place.
2:30 p.m.: Survivor recognition occurs.
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Community event occurs.
Beyond the Strip
This event follows the pattern established by the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative to promote health screenings. It serves as a local adaptation of that broader league campaign within the Las Vegas community.
The public is invited to attend the event free of charge at the West Las Vegas Library on October 13. Attendees should plan to arrive by 2:30 p.m. for the survivor recognition ceremony.
The takeaway
Residents interested in community health outreach can participate in the survivor recognition and gathering this October. Keep an eye on local public health calendars for further details regarding screening access in the valley.
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