The MBU men's and women's basketball teams will be joining programs across the country in hosting a Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers contest on Saturday, January 30th. The Spartan programs are showing their support of the collaborative efforts of the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) in the fight against cancer.
All the gate proceeds from both contests will benefit the American Cancer Society. In addition, by lacing up sneakers with their suits, the MBU coaching staffs will spotlight the fact that while cancer remains a major health concern, everyone can take daily steps to reduce their risk of the disease. For those who do not smoke, weight control, regular exercise and a healthy diet are the best ways to improve health and reduce cancer risk.
"I have lost loved ones to cancer, and have had players lose parents to cancer. I know personally the devastating effects this disease can have on individuals and their families," said MBU Women's Basketball Head Coach Danny Wingate. "I am grateful for the opportunity to use the sport of basketball as a platform to raise awareness and funds for research."
Fans are encouraged in joining the coaching staff in wearing sneakers to the AMC basketball contests against Hannibal-LaGrange College on Saturday. The women's game is set to tip-off at 2:00 p.m., with the men's game to follow.
Coaches vs. Cancer participants have raised nearly $45 million since 1993 to help the Society save lives by educating and empowering people to avoid cancer or find it early, helping people facing cancer make decisions and overcome obstacles in their personal fight investing in research that yields groundbreaking discoveries into cancer's causes and cures and helping pass laws that fight cancer and keep our communities healthy.
For more information about the American Cancer Society and the Coaches vs. Cancer initiative, call toll free, 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
