CANCER, MEET
YOUR MATCH.
It's about more than one night - it's about leading the fight. Where devoted volunteers, philanthropic companies and world class basketball coaches meet, you'll find
Coaches vs Cancer
Rock Chalk Tipoff
October 5 | Crown Automotive Lawrence, KS
Coaches vs Cancer
Rock Chalk Tipoff | October 5, 2022
Crown Automotive - Lawrence, KS
The 2022 NCAA National Champions University of Kansas will draw in prominent individuals and KU Fans region's business and philanthropic community and will feature live and silent auctions, honorary tributes, an extraordinary coaches panel and more!
Money raised supports the Society's mission to free the world from pain and suffering of cancer by directly helping people in our community, providing information and support, free lodging and transportation, and funding local research grants.
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TEAMING UP TO FIGHT CANCER
ONE GAME
AT A TIME
Bill Self
Kansas
THE TIPOFF AT A GLANCE
2021 Coaches vs Cancer KC Season Tipoff Gala highlights.
(Video courtesy of Platinum XP)
You can team up with our lead supporters, Coach Bill Self, and special KU guests, to protect cancer patients and preserve the future of cancer research.
Coaches vs Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). This initiative leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of coaches and communities nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs. Since 1993, Coaches vs. Cancer programs have raised nearly $145 million for the American Cancer Society.
OUR LIFESAVING MISSION
The American Cancer Society has invested more than $4.8 billion in cancer research since 1946, all to find treatments, uncover factors that may cause cancer and improve patients' quality of life.
To date, Coaches have raised over $115 million for the for the American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer program.
We are currently funding
13 grants across Missouri totaling over $6.6 million*
in research.
We raised $225K+ at the 2019 Coaches vs. Cancer KC Season Tipoff, with over 103K+ designated
to life-saving pediatric cancer research.
175+ patients received over 2,000 free rides to cancer treatment via our Road to Recovery program.
*numbers through August 2018
The Kansas City Hope Lodge provided 10,000+ free nights of lodging to patients and their caregivers in 2018.
Guests have come from all 50 states and various countries to stay at the Kansas City Hope Lodge.
With our portfolio of programs and services, we supported 2,500+ patients and caregivers in the Kansas City Metro through their cancer journey.
We are currently funding
6 grants across Kansas totaling over $2.7 million*
in research.
*numbers through August 2018
In 2018, families saved an estimated $1.8 million in hotel expenses by staying at the Kansas City Hope Lodge.
CONTACT
Angela Smith
Angela.smith@CANCER.ORG
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
ATTN: COACHES VS. CANCER
1100 Pennsylvania Ave
KANSAS CITY, MO 64105
