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Baylor Football's Childhood Cancer Awareness Game
Baylor wears special helmets to honor a 6-year-old cancer patient's art for Childhood Cancer Awareness game.
In brief
Baylor wears special helmets to honor a 6-year-old cancer patient's art for Childhood Cancer Awareness game. Baylor football team wears helmets with art created by 6-year-old ILaria Ramirez to support children battling cancer. Originally reported by Baylor Bears On SI.
Collective Agreement
Coach Dave Aranda and players agreed Saturday's game against Louisiana Tech is bigger than just football.
Special Helmet Design
Baylor will wear a special helmet decal designed by a pediatric hematology/oncology patient for September 19 game.
ILaria Ramirez's Artwork
6-year-old ILaria Ramirez of Cameron, Texas designed the 'Helmet of Hope' with words victory strength and faith.
Helmet Symbolism
The helmet decal serves as a symbol of support for children and families facing pediatric cancer.
Fan Participation
Fans will wear gold/yellow as a co-theme for this Saturday's 'Gold Rush' game.
Coach Aranda's Statement
Coach Aranda said the football program is honored to support children and families at McLane Children's.
“Our football program is honored to support the incredible children and families at McLane Children’s”
Coach Aranda's Personal Connection
Coach Aranda stated Ilaria is one of them and they represent her family fighting together.
“Ilaria is one of us, and so we represent her and want her and her family to know that we're fighting along with her”
Player Michael Allen's View
Michael Allen said Ilaria visited during fall camp and the game is way bigger than football.
“Ilaria and her family came and visited us during one of our fall camp walk-throughs”
Player Kyler Jordan's View
Kyler Jordan said the game is a great cause and they're happy to play for it.
“Yeah, really cool. I mean, it's a great cause, you know, and we're happy to go play for that”
Cancer Statistics
Nearly 1 in every 285 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer before age 20.
“Nearly 1 in every 285 Americans will be diagnosed with some form of cancer prior to their 20th birthday”
Baylor's Commitment
Baylor players will fight as hard as a six-year-old girl facing cancer.
“Baylor, a team filled with weight room enthusiasts and otherwise fully grown men are going to try and fight as hard as a six year old girl”
Event Date
The game takes place on September 19, 2026.
“Baylor will be wearing a special helmet for its Childhood Cancer Awareness game during the Louisiana Tech game on September 19th”
The main idea
Baylor football team wears helmets with art created by 6-year-old ILaria Ramirez to support children battling cancer.
