Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State was founded 12 years ago as part of the national Coaches vs. Cancer program created by the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). The Penn State program hosts an annual celebrity golf tournament that features some of the university’s most prominent sports figures as well as professional sports celebrities from throughout Pennsylvania. Other events include a student-organized 5K race, a car raffle party and football tailgate benefits.

This year, Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State looks to surpass $1 million in total funds raised throughout the history of the program.

Upcoming Events

Twelfth Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Tournament June 5-6, 2008 This event has become one of the premiere events in Centre County. The tournament begins on Thursday evening, June 5, with a Celebrity/Sponsor Reception and auction at the Bryce Jordan Center. The golf event is held at the Penn State University Blue and White Golf Courses.

Reverse Car Drawing
September 18, 2008
The 3rd Annual Reverse Car Drawing will be held at Medlar Field on the campus of Penn State University. Ticket info will be available soon. Entrance to the event includes a meal, music and a chance to win a new car. This year’s car is to be determined.

For more information, email Matt Eichelberger at matt.eichelberger@cancer.org

Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State

Coach Ed DeChellis

Coach Ed DeChellis has served as chairman of Penn State’s Coaches vs. Cancer organization since 2004. He was named the national Coaches vs. Cancer Man-of-the-Year in 2006. DeChellis is a 1982 Penn State graduate. He spent 10 years as assistant coach at Penn State and 7 years as head coach at East Tennessee State, before rejoining the Nittany Lions in 2004 as the 11th head coach in the history of the Penn State program. He has been recognized for his outstanding recruiting efforts and has seen several of his recruits named to the Big 10 All-Freshman team.