Sacred Heart Football Team Joins Coach In Fighting Colon Cancer

FAIRFIELD, CONN. -- The Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics will partner with Colon Cancer Alliance to raise awareness for the disease in support of head coach Mark Nofri.

Sacred Heart University football coach Mark Nofri is fighting colon cancer with help from the school's athletic department.
Photo Credit: *Courtesy of Sacred Heart*

Tom Renner

07/24/2015 4:00 a.m.

The Coach Nof Tackles Cancer Campaign will run throughout the year, with the Pioneers hosting a "Blue Out Game" on Nov. 7 versus Duquesne. Sacred Heart opens its season on Sept. 5 against Saint Anselm.

Nofri, 45, was diagnosed with colon cancer following the Pioneers’ 2014 football season. He underwent surgery to remove the mass and is currently in the midst of a six-month regimen of chemotherapy.

Nofri has remained at work during the treatment, and is expecting to be on the sidelines for opening day.

The Pioneers will wear a blue ribbon on their helmets this season in support of Coach Nofri. In addition, there will be a variety of Coach Nof Tackles Cancer paraphernalia available for purchase at home football games, with proceeds benefitting the Colon Cancer Alliance.

The Colon Cancer Alliance has created a web page to support the Coach Nof Tackles Cancer Campaign. By registering as an individual or team at www.noftacklescancer.com fans can support the Colon Cancer Alliance, get exclusive access to a pre-game tailgate party on Nov. 7 as well as receiving a commemorative "Blue Out" item.

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