Toledo Football to Host ‘ONE Rocket Against Cancer’ Event This Weekend

September 24, 2019 | Athletics, Events, News, Alumni
By Kaitlyn R. Layman



The University of Toledo football team is hosting a “ONE Rocket Against Cancer” event Saturday, Sept. 28, at noon, when the Rockets take on Brigham Young University in the Glass Bowl.

The event is meant to build awareness and support for the fight against cancer.

At halftime, UToledo Medical Center doctors and cancer survivors will form a ribbon at midfield during the ONE Rocket Against Cancer salute while the Rocket Marching Band performs Rachel Platten’s hit “Fight Song.”

Fans are encouraged to pick up and fill out their ONE Rockets signs for the halftime ONE Rocket Against Cancer salute. Fans will be asked to stand during the halftime salute to hold up their signs.

The Rockets are offering free admission to the first 200 cancer survivors (and one guest) who would like to take part in the halftime ribbon at midfield for the ONE Rocket Against Cancer salute. To reserve your spot and claim your free tickets, call 419.530.GOLD (4653), stop by the Rocket Ticket Office in Savage Arena, or visit the Toledo football ticket website and use the promo code ONEROCKET and click on Section 9 map to select your seats.

Additional tickets are available for cancer survivor family and friends at a discounted price with the promo code ONEROCKET.

A portion of every ticket sale will be donated to the UToledo Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center.

All orders must be purchased or reserved prior to game day and are based on availability.

In honor of “ONE Rocket Against Cancer,” the football team will have a ribbon decal on their helmets.

For more information, contact Heather Lutz at heather.lutz@utoledo.edu or 419.530.2486.

Full-time UToledo employees and retirees may purchase two tickets at half-price. Additional tickets may be purchased at the full price. UToledo students are admitted to home games free with ID.

To purchase season tickets, single-game tickets or away-game tickets, stop by the UT Athletic Ticket Office, located in the Sullivan Athletic Complex at Savage Arena, go to the Toledo Football Ticket Central website, or call 419.530.GOLD (4653).

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