Arion Carter Turns Suspension Into Cancer Fundraiser | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Arion Carter, Tennessee’s linebacker suspended for one game after his agent paid a $427 flight to an NFL facility, is turning his punishment into a powerful cause — donating $1,000 per interception or forced fumble and $5,000 per defensive touchdown to Nashville cancer charities. Motivated by his girlfriend’s stage two breast cancer diagnosis, he’s even shaved his head in solidarity while working with his mom’s nonprofit to track every play. The NCAA’s controversial ruling — later reduced from three to one game after public outcry — has sparked national debate, and the Vols honored him by naming him captain for the game he missed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/475e45eae2edb819