Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Chris Lofton's private battle with cancer will be the subject of an SEC Network special

Be sure to set up your DVR to record the SEC Network on Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. for the debut of SEC Storied: "Volunteer For Life."

The show will present the story of Chris Lofton's private battle with cancer during his senior season at the University of Tennessee.

Here is the press release from ESPN:

SEC fans can dive into the courageous battle of Tennessee men’s basketball great Chris Lofton with the debut of SEC Storied: “Volunteer For Life” on Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. ET. Directed by Shaun Silva, “Volunteer For Life” was created in recognition of Lofton’s private, in-season battle with cancer throughout the latter half of his career as a Vol.

“This is an emotional story about the courage and perseverance in the face of tremendous adversity all focused with a team first attitude,” says Director Shaun Silva. “I wanted viewers to experience Chris’s journey as he did, to feel every twist and emotional turn – through unimaginable pain, doubt, isolation, frustration and the heartbreaking disappointment he endured.”

Lofton was often dubbed as the reason Thompson-Boling Arena was packed game in and game out. His electric play, coupled with his success in high-pressure moments made him a fan favorite not only in Knoxville, but across the nation. He was the go-to on the court for Tennessee during crunch time – when stakes were high and the odds seemed impossible to overcome, get him the ball.

Overcoming impossible odds took on a whole new meaning for Lofton and his entire family as he was diagnosed with cancer at the end of his junior season. Not wanting to be a distraction to his team, Lofton made the decision to fight this battle privately, all while continuing to contribute on the court.

Lofton kept this secret from his teammates, his friends, the Tennessee community – telling only a select few who followed his wishes for this to remain quiet. His play on the court changed over the course of his senior season as he was continuing to fight, causing local and national media alike to wonder the question: What happened to Chris Lofton?

ESPN Senior Writer, Chris Low, was the first person outside of the small circle Lofton told to find out about the diagnosis. He was left with a choice – losing out on a scoop that could skyrocket his career or hearing Lofton’s pleas that this battle remains private.

“Volunteer for Life” takes viewers on a journey of incredible bravery, heart and fight through the most difficult of situations.


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