Former Panther Chris Draft honors lung cancer survivors

By MADISON LIPE

madison@thepaper.media

Former NFL linebacker for the Carolina Panthers Chris Draft made a trip to UNC Health Blue Ridge’s Cancer Center in Valdese Friday, Oct. 3, to present and honor lung cancer survivors with a White Ribbon Ceremony.

The ceremony, which was created to honor North Carolina’s very own Tylee Craft, who was a wide receiver for UNC Chapel Hill’s football team. In 2022, Craft was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer. He died on Oct. 12, 2024, but left a lasting legacy through not just his time on the field, but his dedication to his team and community,

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