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Illini football team partners with Cancer Center for fundraising initiative

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:17 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Illini football team partners with Cancer Center for fundraising initiative

Summary

A new partnership involving Fighting Illini Athletics, Jimmy John’s, and the Cancer Center at Illinois has been announced. For each field goal and extra point scored by the Illinois football team at home games, $100 will be donated to the Cancer Center. This initiative features a newly installed net behind the north endzone at Gies Memorial Stadium, which promotes the Cancer Center's mission. Fans can also contribute through a QR code on the videoboard displayed after each successful kick, increasing awareness and support for cancer research.

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Key Details

•Partnership aimed at raising funds for cancer research.
•For each kick made by Illinois, Jimmy John’s donates $100.
•New signage at Gies Memorial Stadium promotes the initiative.
•Fans can donate via a QR code after each successful play.

Latest Updates

12:17 AMYahoo Sports — New partnership raising money for cancer research at Illini football games

What they're saying

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — There’s a new partnership between Fighting Illini Athletics, Jimmy John’s and the Cancer Center at Illinois, meaning on-field success helps cancer researchers find break-throughs in the laboratory. A new net behind the north endzone’s uprights at Gies Memorial Stadium reads “The Cancer Center at Illinois.” For every field goal and extra […]
— Yahoo Sports

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