Coaches vs. Cancer
The Coaches vs. Cancer (CvC) program is a nationwide collaboration between the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ 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.
Get involved
By choosing to support the Coaches vs. Cancer program, you are helping the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ 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 ¨C there are many ways for you to participate.
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Coaches vs. Cancer calendar
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
- July 14: CNY CVC Golf Tournament (Bridgeport, NY)
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
- October 31: Rhode Island CVC Tip Off Breakfast (Rumford, RI)
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2025-2026 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 ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ 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 ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ 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