Get Involved
Everyone can step up and lead. Join high school and college basketball coaches nationwide in the fight against cancer.
Coaches vs Cancer Calendar
October 2022
- October 5: Coaches vs. Cancer Rock Chalk Tip Off (Lawrence, KS)
- October 8: Penn State Coaches vs. Cancer 5K (State College, PA)
- October 14: Suits And Sneakers Gala (Fayetteville, AR)
- October 28: Rhode Island Coaches vs. Cancer Tip Off Breakfast (East Providence, RI)
November 2022
December 2022
January 2023
- January 23-29: Suits And Sneakers Week
(Suits And Sneakers fundraising can take place anytime during the season- click here to create your team's fundraising page or make a donation.
Events will continue to be added as dates 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 contact anne.gmerek@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 with the following corporations who are helping to make a difference in the fight against cancer.