UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State men's basketball team will host its annual Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State game on Monday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. inside the Bryce Jordan Center. Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State and the Nittany Lion basketball program have worked together for more than 25 years to raise funds and awareness to support cancer initiatives in the Centre County region.
Five dollars from each ticket bought from this link will be donated to the Penn State chapter of Coaches vs. Cancer.
Coaches vs. Cancer is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) that empowers coaches, their teams, and communities to join in saving more lives. The program leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of basketball coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs.
The Penn State chapter of Coaches vs. Cancer was established in 1995 by former Nittany Lion head coach Bruce Parkhill who grew up and attended high school in State College. Penn State basketball coaches since have carried on the mission. Since the organization's launch, the CvC-Penn State chapter has raised more than $3.4 million net to date and is among nation's most successful fundraising chapters.
CvC-Penn State's online raffle, including Penn State men's basketball-related prize packs, is live until Friday, Jan. 28, as another way to support Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State ahead of the CvC game on Jan. 31.
Individuals can get involved with the Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State chapter by becoming a sponsor or volunteering. For more information, visit the Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State website.
