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American Cancer Society Sports Programs

We are one team as we work to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

The American Cancer Society's Sports fundraising program empowers athletes of all ages to make a difference in the fight against cancer. By participating in some of their favorite sports – basketball, football, baseball, softball, soccer, or volleyball – athletes can raise funds to support critical research, patient services, and advocacy programs. Additionally, our Officials vs. Cancer program offers sports officials an opportunity to join the fight by fundraising through their officiating activities. 

Email ACSsports@cancer.org for more information or to sign up your team.

Learn More & Sign Up Your Team

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Basketball

For nearly 29 years, the Coaches vs. Cancer program, in collaboration with the National Association of Basketball Coaches, has united coaches and fans nationwide to help the American Cancer Society defeat a common enemy – cancer. Funds raised support our cancer screening programs.
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Football

Team up with the American Cancer Society by hosting a Youth football game to help support our mission. Youth football games are held each fall and funds raised support the CHANGE program. This program aims to help more people catch cancer early, when it may be easier to treat, and addresses the unequal burden of cancer in historically marginalized communities.
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Officials

While Officials vs. Cancer began their support of the American Cancer Society in 2008 as part of a partnership with the International Association of Basketball Coaches, this program can be implemented with any sport. Each participating sports official who makes a donation receives a special pink whistle to use during the game of their choice. Funds raised support our general research and patient support programs.
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Hockey

Hockey Fights Cancer™ is a joint initiative between the NHL and NHLPA that unites the hockey community in support of cancer patients and their families. Youth hockey teams can join the Hockey Fights Cancer team through HFC Assist. This initiative allows youth and local hockey teams across the country to fundraise and support the American Cancer Society just like their favorite NHL teams and players. Teams can even earn exclusive rewards by fundraising under the Hockey Fights Cancer campaign!
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Volleyball

Spike Out Cancer brings the fun of volleyball while supporting the overall mission of the American Cancer Society. Volleyball games are held year-round, and funds raised support our general research and patient support programs.

Join Us

Partnership with the American Cancer Society provides much-needed support for our research and patient support programs. There are lots of ways you can partner with our youth sports activations.

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Program Timing

Each youth sport has its own season, so there are opportunities for year-round engagement.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Youth sports also offer the opportunity forsponsorship opportunities at the local, regional,and national levels.

Help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

 
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