January 11, 2018
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Friday, January 12 Penn State men's basketball game vs. Nebraska has been designated as the Coaches vs. Cancer game for the 2017-18 season. Four dollars from the sale of every public ticket sold will go to Penn State's chapter of Coaches vs. Cancer (CVC).
Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday in the Bryce Jordan Center and a special CVC recognition will take place during halftime.
"Through the unbelievable efforts of Coaches vs. Cancer to raise funds for cancer research, awareness and education, a difference is being made in lives every day," said Penn State men's basketball coach Patrick Chambers. "I'm humbled to be a part of this organization and help in the fight against cancer in our community."
Since the inception of the Penn State Chapter of Coaches vs. Cancer, more than $2.8 has been raised through various events and activities, including nearly $175,000 in calendar year 2017 alone. Funds are raised for cancer research and awareness through the American Cancer Society.
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics will be crowned as the champions of the 2017 National Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge for raising $12,541 with the 2018 Challenge taking place February 1-March 4.
An auction in the arena by Section 127 includes items autographed by Penn State football coach James Franklin, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and other Pennsylvania sports greats.
In 2017 in Centre County, the American Cancer Society provided 91 patients with 671 services including information and guidance on cancer. Also in 2017, 26 patients in Centre County were provided with free lodging at Hope's Lodge and assist families by saving them more than $68,000. More than 150 rides were provided to patients for treatment through the Road to Recovery.
One of the main events each year, the 22nd annual Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Tournament, will take place May 31-June 1, 2018.
For more information on how to purchase tickets to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer, visit gopsusports.com/tickets/m-baskbl-tickets.html.
Penn State holds an 8-7 series advantage over Nebraska, including a 4-1 mark in the BJC.
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