Thank you for your interest in the American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer

Why Get Involved?

Because cancer has touched so many of our nation's basketball coaches, students, family and friends. Coaches vs. Cancer offers them the unique opportunity to fight the disease. Through integrated fundraising activities and public awareness campaigns, participating coaches are truly making a difference in the fight against cancer and are raising awareness in their communities about the importance of cancer prevention, early detection, and making healthy lifestyle choices.

The Mission

Since its inception in 1927, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), located in Kansas City, Missouri, has continually worked to further the best interests of the game of basketball, as well as the players and coaches who participate in the sport. In doing so, the NABC has established the following goals and objectives to pursue its mission:

• To promote the ideals of integrity, sportsmanship, and teamwork among men's basketball coaches and the players whom they coach
• To unify coaches on issues pertaining to basketball at all levels
• To provide member services which address the needs of the coach professionally, emotionally, financially, physically, and spiritually
• To encourage basketball coaches to serve as community outreach agents who elevate moral, ethical, and educational values;
• To enlighten the general public, media, institutional educators, and athletic administrators to the fact that coaches are good for the sport and the young people whom they serve
• To work with the legislative arm of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on issues that affect basketball and intercollegiate athletics, in particular, identifying issues that not only benefit the student-athlete but also the ability of the coaching staff to work effectively and beneficially within the institution

Getting Involved

If you are a coach looking to get involved in your community and make a difference for a meaningful cause, Coaches vs. Cancer is for you. There are various ways you can use your voice and leadership to help fight cancer:

• Participate in local events to raise funds and awareness to support Coaches vs. Cancer and the American Cancer Society.
• Serve as a local/national spokesperson to heighten visibility of the resources, services, and support that the American Cancer Society offers to help all people facing cancer.
• Advocate for responsible public policy issues related to cancer.
• Increase awareness of the importance of cancer prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Raise funds in the fight against cancer to help support the American Cancer Society's lifesaving efforts to eliminate the disease. To learn more about how you can make a difference as a coach in your community and across the nation through the Coaches vs. Cancer program. 

If you have questions please contact Melissa Ingram at melissa.ingram@cancer.org or 651-255-8146