I think it is safe to say that former Spartan pass rusher Will Gholston is having the best season of his career, and he has continued to give back during this unprecedented year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On Monday, it was announced that Gholston is donating nearly a quarter-million dollars to the Moffitt Cancer Center.
Gholston had 44 tackles and 3 sacks for the Bucs this year as they qualified for their first playoff run since he was drafted by the team in 2013. They are now heading into a Super Bowl match-up with the Kansas City Chiefs, and Gholston has been a big part of that success.
Over Thanksgiving, Gholston first showed his big heart when he donated nearly 1,000 turkeys to families in the Detroit area. Now, in honor of Black History Month, Gholston is donating $225,000 to support research into cancer health disparities.
The donation will help fund discoveries in breast, colon, and prostate cancers, all of which disproportionately affect Black men and women. Gholston’s contribution will go to the Moffitt Cancer Center’s George Edgecomb Society, which seeks to end cancer health disparities in communities of color.
“When I was presented with the opportunity to donate and be a part of the betterment of cancer research for Black communities, I could not think of a better way to honor my family,” Gholston said. “My father and uncle both died battling cancer, and my mother has won her battle with cancer multiple times. This battle is hard. The fight is hard, and any amount of research or help is huge in my eyes. I hope this donation helps others who are fighting or may have to fight down the line. You can never get the time back, but with this effort we may be able to add more time for others.”
Gholston’s father passed away due to lung cancer and his father passed away due to prostate cancer. His mother is also a breast cancer survivor who volunteers at Moffitt.
“We thank William and his family for their continued support of Moffitt. This donation carries great thoughtfulness and intent, and will help fund critical research,” said Dr. Patrick Hwu, CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center.
About Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt is dedicated to one lifesaving mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. The Tampa based facility is one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that recognizes Moffitt’s scientific excellence, multidisciplinary research, and robust training and education. Moffitt is the No. 11 cancer hospital and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Moffitt’s expert nursing staff is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Magnet®status, its highest distinction. With more than 7,000 team members, Moffitt has an economic impact in the state of $2.4 billion. For more information, call 1-888-MOFFITT (1-888-663-3488), visit MOFFITT.org, and follow the momentum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
