This year’s Red-White game is not just about football. The University of Utah is using the game to help raise awareness about pediatric cancer.
Cancer has plagued numerous children in Utah.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 1,984 pediatric cancer cases in Utah from 2003-2014. The most common cancers were solid tumors.
The UofU is encouraging fans who show up to the Red-White game on Saturday to incorporate gold into their attire. The Utes will wear helmet decals promoting pediatric cancer awareness and the coaches will wear a patch on their shirts.