Fans rally around Coach Pagano as word of Leukemia diagnosis spreads

Jake Miller

6:48 p.m. EDT, October 1, 2012

Indianapolis

Colts Nation is rallying around Head Coach Chuck Pagano after word of his diagnosis spread Monday.

Local T-shirt company Hayes & Taylor created a "Get Well Coach" t-shirt with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

"We're not making anything," said Brian Kelly, of Hayes & Taylor. "We just wanna get the cause out there for him and for the LL society and 100 percent of it goes to the foundation."

The news of Coach Pagano's condition hit Colts fans hard Monday, but many said now is the time the team needs its fans.

"Fans need to stay like they are," said Bob Neeb. "They need to buy tickets, they need to get in there and they need to encourage players because it makes a huge difference."

"I hope everyone rallies around him. They're playing well this year, so I hope everyone really rallies around the team," said Shawn Richter.

If you want to support the team and Coach Pagano, you can send cards to P.O. Box 535000, Indianapolis, IN 46253, no flowers please.
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