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Everyone can step up and lead. Join high school and college basketball coaches nationwide in the fight against cancer.
Coaches vs Cancer Calendar
March 2022
April 2022
- April 9: CVC BasketBall Gala (Philadelphia, PA)
- April 12: University of Illinois Kickin' Cancer Dinner and Auction (Gifford, IL)
- Penn State 5K Run/Walk (State College, PA) *exact date TBD
May 2022
- May 7: Penn State Race Day Soiree (State College, PA)
- May 13: Iowa CVC Gala (West Des Moines, IA)
- May 15-17: Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic (Las Vegas, NV)
June 2022
- June 3: Penn State Golf Tournament (State College, PA)
- June 5-6: Tennessee Golf Classic (Kingston Springs, TN)
- June 12-13: Coaches vs. Cancer National Golf Classic (Sugar Grove, IL)
- June 22: Coaches vs. Cancer Wisconsin Gala (Madison, WI)
July 2022
- July 11: CNY Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Tournament (Bridgeport, NY)
- July 17: Columbus Golf Classic (Galena, OH)
August 2022
- August 1: Coaches vs. Cancer Celebration of Hope (South Bend, IN)
- August 22: Coaches vs. Cancer Iowa Charity Golf Classic (West Des Moines, IA)
- August 25: Red White and Blue Party (Middleton, WI)
- August 29: Coaches vs. Cancer 716 Golf Classic (Olean, NY)
September 2022
- September 20: Coaches vs. Cancer Albany BasketBall (Albany, NY)
- September 21: Coaches vs. Cancer Tipoff Reception (Pittsburgh, PA)
- September 26: Jim Maloney Golf Classic (Springfield, PA)
- September 29: Kansas City Tip Off (Kansas City, MO)
October 2022
November 2022
*Events will continue to be added as dates are confirmed - please check back often to see new events. 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.