{"id":4045,"date":"2018-09-02T21:11:04","date_gmt":"2018-09-02T21:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mthsmustangs.com\/?p=4045"},"modified":"2018-09-10T17:24:04","modified_gmt":"2018-09-10T17:24:04","slug":"touchdowns-against-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mthsmustangs.com\/?p=4045","title":{"rendered":"Touchdowns Against Cancer!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In support of Childhood Cancer Awareness, we are proud to announce that the MTHS Football program has joined <strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">Touchdowns Against Cancer<\/span><\/strong>! We are inviting our community to pledge a donation for every touchdown MTHS Varsity scores from <strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">September 7th to September 28th<\/span><\/strong>. Every touchdown we score will directly benefit St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital and help defeat childhood cancer. You can make a difference by pledging to donate for every touchdown we score <span style=\"color: black;\">or you may make a one-time flat donation by <\/span>clicking here:<a href=\"https:\/\/pledgeit.org\/tac18-elk-grove-ca-monterey-trail-mustangs\">\u00a0https:\/\/pledgeit.org\/tac18-elk-grove-ca-monterey-trail-mustangs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spread the word to family and friends!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black;\">In recognition of the fight against cancer, all MTHS &amp; Jr Mustang football players will be wearing a Pink ribbon sticker on the back of their helmets in October. Our cheerleaders will be wearing a Pink bow. \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black;\">As per MTHS &amp; MTJM Football Tradition we will maintain our Green, Gold and Black uniform code during the month of October.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black;\">Unfortunately, we have all been touched by this tragic disease in some way.\u00a0We are reminded every day at Mark Macres Memorial Stadium. Our stadium was dedicated to Mr. Mark Macres, MTHS founding Vice Principal of Athletics, after he passed away in 2007.\u00a0 In remembrance of Mr. Macres\u2019 courageous battle with cancer, our Jr Mustang players are encouraged to touch the memorial rock at the South end of the stadium during every practice and home game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">On behalf of the coaching staff and players, thank you for your support and generosity!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mthsmustangs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_5568.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4852\" src=\"http:\/\/mthsmustangs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_5568.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mthsmustangs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_5568.jpg 320w, http:\/\/mthsmustangs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_5568-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mark Macres Memorial Game &#8211; Friday Sep 7 &#8211; 7pm vs Cosumnes Oaks.\u00a0 Come out and honor Mr. Macres as we welcome his family in our pregame ceremony!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In support of Childhood Cancer Awareness, we are proud to announce that the MTHS Football program has joined Touchdowns Against Cancer! 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