On Thursday, June 6 the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued their support in the fight against childhood cancer through their annual "Cut and Color Funds the Cure" to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF). Buccaneers players, legends and staff members, including COO Brian Ford had their heads or facial hair shaved or colored red. The 2024 event featured several Buccaneers legends in attendance including Rob Gronkowski, Ronde Barber, Mike Alstott, Jimmie Giles, Richard "Batman" Wood, Martin Gramatica, Dexter Jackson, Michael Clayton, Barry Smith and Dave Moore.
Now in the tenth year of this campaign, the team has raised nearly $700,000 for NPCF. In addition, for the first time in its 10-year history, the event will be open to members of the public free of charge. Fans who donate at least $100 will have access to seating and a signed photo after the event.
The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Tampa, is dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer. Its mission is to find more targeted treatments by partnering with leading hospitals nationwide through its research initiatives. Cancer is the number one cause of death by disease among children and every day, 43 kids in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with cancer.
More than 95% of childhood cancer survivors experience significant health-related issues by the age of 45 because of current treatment options. Additionally, only 4% of the billions of dollars the government spends annually on cancer research is directed towards treating childhood cancer.
Notable Buccaneers who also supported the cause included General Manager Jason Licht, Head Coach Todd Bowles, Assistant General Managers Mike Greenberg and John Spytek, along with Jamel Dean, Mike Evans, Antoine Winfield Jr., Cade Otton and Yaya Diaby. They were joined by 10 legends in attendance, including Rob Gronkowski, Ronde Barber, Mike Alstott, Jimmie Giles, Richard "Batman" Wood, Martin Gramatica, Dexter Jackson, Michael Clayton, Barry Smith and Dave Moore.
"Every year we try to give an afternoon to some very courageous children and their families to forget about what they are up against, and you just see smiles all around," said Buccaneers COO Brian Ford. "This has been an incredible collective effort over the last decade across our entire organization along with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. It's our responsibility to help bring awareness and give individuals an opportunity they normally wouldn't have by utilizing our platform and overall, it has been a tremendous success."
View photos of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation that took place on Thursday, June 6th, 2024.
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Quarterback Kyle Trask #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Linebacker Antonio Grier Jr. #48 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Children paint hair during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Bruce Arians during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Chris Braswell #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Bruce Arians during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Children paint hair during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Cornerback Tyrek Funderburk #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers Legend Barry Smith during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Guard Elijah Klein #79 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Event signage during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Children paint hair during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Children paint hair during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Tight End Devin Culp #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Tight End Devin Culp #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Tight End Devin Culp #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Tight End Devin Culp #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Defensive Lineman C.J. Brewer #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Defensive Lineman C.J. Brewer #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Casey Phillips during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - General Manager Jason Licht during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Children paint hair during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Children paint hair during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Tight End David Wells #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Children paint hair during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers Legend Mike Alstott during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - General Manager Jason Licht during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers Legend Martín Gramatica during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers Legend Martín Gramatica during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Assistant General Manager John Spytek during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Casey Phillips and Buccaneers Legend Rob Gronkowski during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers Legend Rob Gronkowski and Titus O'Neil during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers Legend Rob Gronkowski during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - COO Brian Ford during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers Legend Rob Gronkowski during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers Legend Rob Gronkowski during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Children paint hair during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - COO Brian Ford during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers Legend Rob Gronkowski during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Long Snapper Evan Deckers #86 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - COO Brian Ford during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Overall group photo during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - David Frazer, CEO of National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Buccaneers Legend Rob Gronkowski, and Buccaneers COO Brian Ford during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers Legend Rob Gronkowski with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Drew Rasmussen of the Tampa Bay Rays during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers Legends Barry Smith, Martín Gramatica, Rondé Barber, Dave Moore, Richard 'Batman' Wood, Michael Clayton, Mike Alstott, and Jimmie Giles, during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers Legend Jimmie Giles during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers Legends Dave Moore, Martín Gramatica, Richard 'Batman' Wood, Rob Gronkowski, Mike Alstott, Jimmie Giles, Barry Smith, and Michael Clayton during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - COO Brian Ford during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Harrison Kirschbaum during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Steve Fidura during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Zac Fadullon during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Amy Weber during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Buccaneers staff participants during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Hair stylists during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 06, 2024 - Lindsey Priest during the 10th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure event held at AdventHealth Training Center to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
