Coaches vs. Cancer
The Coaches vs. Cancer (CvC) program is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Since 1993, this initiative has leveraged the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs.
Every cancer. Every life.
Cancer hasn’t stopped and neither will we.
Please donate today to support the American Cancer Society.
Get Involved
By choosing to support the Coaches vs. Cancer program, you are helping the American Cancer Society improve the lives of cancer patients and their families. No matter if you are a high school coach, a student-athlete, a college coach, or a parent – there are many ways for you to participate.
Check out the Coaches vs. Cancer Playbook to get started.
Coaches vs Cancer Calendar
April 2024
- April 13: Coaches vs. Cancer BasketBall (Philadelphia, PA)
- April 15: Agents Against Cancer Golf Classic (San Diego, CA)
- April 16: University of Illinois Kickin' Cancer Dinner and Auction (Gifford, IL)
May 2024
- May 2 and 6: Coaches vs. Cancer Tennessee Tip-Off Event and Golf Tournament (Kingston Springs, TN)
- May 4: CVC of Penn State- Race Day Soiree (State College, PA)
- May 10: Coaches vs. Cancer Iowa Gala (West Des Moines, IA)
- May 19-21: Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic (Las Vegas, NV)
- May 31: CVC of Penn State Golf Tournament (State College, PA)
June 2024
- June 3: Austin Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Classic (Austin, TX)
- June 9-10: Coaches vs. Cancer National Golf Classic (Rochester, NY)
- June 20: Coaches vs. Cancer Green Bay Gala (Green Bay, WI)
- June 21 & 24: Coaches vs. Cancer Wisconsin Gala and Golf Outing (Madison, WI)
July 2024
- July 15: Central New York Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Tournament (Bridgeport, NY)
- July 29-30: CVC Celebration of Hope and Golf Classic (South Bend, IN)
August 2024
- August 18-19: Columbus Golf Classic and Pickleball Tournament (Columbus, OH)
- August 18: Coaches vs. Cancer Charity Golf Classic (West DesMoines, IA)
- August 27: Coaches vs. Cancer 716 Golf Classic (Olean, NY)
- August 27: Coaches vs. Cancer NEPA Golf Classic (Clarks Summit, PA)
September 2024
- September 9: Kentucky Golf Classic (Louisville, KY)
- September 23: Albany Coaches vs. Cancer Basket"Ball" (Albany, NY)
- September 23: Jim Maloney Golf Classic (Huntington Valley, PA)
- September 30: Red, White, and Blue Party (Madison, WI)
October 2024
2024 events will continue to be added as dates and event websites are confirmed - please check back often to see new events.
To find out what American Cancer Society and Coaches vs. Cancer events may be happening close to you, please visit the "get involved" section on cancer.org and select your state to see events and programs in your area.
If you do not see an event in your area, but want to find a way to get involved with the Coaches vs. Cancer program, please email coachesvscancer@cancer.org.
To be connected with the local lead for any event or to obtain additional information please email coachesvscancer@cancer.org
* For in-person events please review our COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgment -- Liability Waiver and Release of Claims.
Our History
Norm Stewart, former head coach of the University of Missouri’s men’s basketball program, cancer survivor, and member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), provided the vision and inspiration for the Coaches vs. Cancer concept. He challenged fans to pledge a dollar amount for every 3-point shot made by his team during the season. The concept evolved and soon the Coaches vs. Cancer program became a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the NABC.
Partners
We’re pleased to partner on a national level with the following corporations who are helping to make a difference in the fight against cancer.
For more information, please email coachesvscancer@cancer.org
Help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
