{"id":196067,"date":"2025-09-29T21:02:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T21:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/29\/new-york-giants-owner-john-mara-announces-cancer-diagnosis\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T21:02:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T21:02:14","slug":"new-york-giants-owner-john-mara-announces-cancer-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/29\/new-york-giants-owner-john-mara-announces-cancer-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Giants Owner John Mara Announces Cancer Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"


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New York Giants president, CEO and co-owner, John Mara<\/strong>, a<\/a>nnounced that he has been diagnosed with cancer<\/a> and is undergoing treatment, adding that he plans to remain active with the franchise during his care.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have recently been diagnosed with cancer and have been following the treatment plan recommended by an outstanding team of doctors,\u201d Mara, 70, said in a statement on Monday, September 29th. \u201cI\u2019m feeling strong and optimistic, and I\u2019m committed to seeing this through to a positive outcome. I plan to remain active with the team throughout my treatment, and I\u2019m fortunate to be surrounded by incredible support personally, professionally, and medically. I ask that you respect my privacy and my family\u2019s privacy at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Neither he nor the team disclosed the type or stage of the cancer.<\/p>\n

Mara\u2019s announcement came a day after he was present for the New York Giants first win of the season on Sunday, September 28, when the Giants defeated the Los Angeles Chargers, 21-18, at MetLife Stadium.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tFew families in American sports are as closely associated with one team as the Maras are with the New York Giants. After Tim Mara, founded the team in 1925, ownership has passed through three generations, with John Mara assuming the titles of President, CEO and co-owner in 2005. With both his father, Wellington Mara, and [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

News of Mara\u2019s diagnosis quickly drew an outpouring of support from across the National Football League on social media.<\/p>\n

NFL insider Albert Breer<\/strong> wrote via X<\/a>, \u201cJohn Mara\u2019s different than a lot of other owners \u2014 he\u2019s always been a relatable and reasonable person, and a gentleman to deal with. Here\u2019s hoping for the best for he and his family with the fight ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

The New York Jets<\/strong> also sent a message of support<\/a>: \u201cOur thoughts are with John Mara and his family,\u201d the team shared on social media. \u201cSending strength, support and well wishes.\u201d<\/p>\n

ESPN\u2019s Peter Schrager<\/strong> shared via X<\/a>, \u201cFond wishes for John Mara, who has long been a gentleman and believer in football being a great unifier.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mara has served the Giants since 1991, becoming president after the passing of his father, Wellington Mara<\/strong>, in 2005. Under his leadership, New York has claimed two Super Bowls (XLII, XLVI) and remained among the most storied franchises in the NFL.<\/p>\n

His grandfather, Tim Mara<\/strong>, founded the franchise in 1925, making the Mara family one of the league\u2019s longest-running dynasties. He currently shares control of the franchise with the Tisch family.<\/p>\n

John and his wife, Denise Mara<\/strong>, have five children. He is also the uncle to actresses Rooney Mara<\/strong> and Kate Mara<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Throughout the early stages of the season, John has been a constant presence at the team facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey, staying engaged with ongoing staff decisions alongside head coach, Brian Daboll<\/strong>, and general manager Joe Schoen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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