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.
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Cancer hasn’t stopped and neither will we.
Please donate today to support the American Cancer Society.
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Get Involved
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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.
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Coaches vs Cancer Calendar
June 2024
July 2024
August 2024
September 2024
- September 23: Albany Coaches vs. Cancer Basket"Ball" (Albany, NY)
October 2024
November 2024
- check back soon for events to be added!
December 2024
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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 our Event Search and enter your location 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