Chris Cooley Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

Former Utah State University student Chris Cooley, along with other members of the National Football League, is actively involved in the “Real Men Wear Pink – NFL Stars Tackle Breast Cancer” campaign.

 

Cooley appeared in a segment on NBC’s “Today Show” Oct. 15 that highlighted his involvement with breast cancer awareness. In the Peter Alexander report, Cooley said he became involved after his mother, Nancy, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. Now, two years later, Cooley remains involved in efforts to bring awareness to the disease. He has sponsored a one-day survivor’s camp, and his team, the Washington Redskins, is a leading NFL organization in the campaign.

 

Cooley, along with other players in the NFL, will sport pink gloves and cleats to raise awareness, proving real men do wear pink.

 

Cooley played football at Logan High School in Logan, Utah, and came to Utah State University in 1999 and was actively involved in the football program. In 2004 he earned the Athlete of the Year award. He was a third-round selection by the Washington Redskins in the 2004 NFL draft. He was the Redskins nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the year award for his many contributions to the community.

 

During his years at USU, Cooley was extensively involved in the Department of Art, taking a range of courses. Ceramics and painting were among his interests.