UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State will host its 16th-annual Reverse Car Drawing at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. with your choice of either a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport or a 2025 Ford Maverick as the prize. A maximum of 500 tickets will be sold for the soirée and drawing with all proceeds benefitting cancer patients and their families through Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State and the American Cancer Society.
Penn State men's basketball head coach Mike Rhoades and members of the men’s basketball staff will be in attendance on the night of Sept. 11, as the men's basketball program continues its partnership with Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State. Tickets and more information on the 2025 Reverse Car Drawing can be found HERE.
Each ticket is $350 and admits two individuals with one chance at winning a car, an evening of elegant hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment and an open bar. A portion of cost of the ticket is tax deductible. The value of the vehicle is $35,000 or winners may opt for the cash prize of $25,000. The individual or individuals with the winning ticket do not need to be present to receive the prize. Winners must be at least 18 years of age and all taxes must be paid in advance before the prize can be awarded.
The Rallis family and Catering with Style serve as this year's presenting sponsor, once again honoring Dan Rallis, Coaches vs. Cancer Champion and founder of the Reverse Car Drawing. Other sponsors for the evening include Nittany Beverage Distributor, W.R. Hickey Beer Distributor, Whiteout Tequilla, Tide’s, Inc. and RVT Manufacturing. In-Kind partners include the State College Spikes, Best Event Rentals, Bulldog Productions, Green Horizon Landscape, Seven Mountains Media, Avant Garden, Town&Gown Magazine, Graphics & Design, theprinters.com.
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 Parkhill, Jerry Dunn, Ed DeChellis, Patrick Chambers, Micah Shrewsberry, and now Mike Rhoades have since carried on the mission. Since the organization's launch, the CVC-Penn State chapter has raised more than $4.3 million net to date and is among nation's most successful fundraising chapters.
Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State hosts activities throughout the year with dates and ticket information for 2025-2026 events available here.
Individuals can get involved with the Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State chapter by becoming a sponsor or volunteering. For more information, visit the CvC-Penn State website.
Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State Reverse Car Drawing Returns Sept. 11