Jan. 31, 2008
EVANSTON, Ill. -
Northwestern University will host Coaches vs. Cancer Night Wednesday, Feb. 6, when the Wildcats face Minnesota at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Tip-off is 6 p.m.
The event holds special meaning for the Wildcats this season as the Northwestern community has bonded together all season to support sophomore Kevin Coble's mother, Carlys, in her battle with breast cancer.
Coaches vs. Cancer is a joint effort by the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) that empowers basketball coaches, their teams and communities to help win the fight against cancer.
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of nearly 500 basketball coaches across the country, Coaches vs. Cancer participants have raised more than $30 million since 1993 to help the Society fund groundbreaking cancer research, provide up-to-date cancer information and education, advocate for public health policies that benefit the community and provide services that improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
On Feb. 6, the Northwestern coaching staff will wear sneakers to show their support, and all fans are encouraged to do the same. All fans in sneakers will receive a coupon sheet from Dick's Sporting Goods, and four lucky fans will win a free pair of sneakers. The coaches will autograph their shoes from the evening, and then Northwestern will auction them off with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Additionally, fans can purchase a WildSide t-shirt with those proceeds going to the Society.
Fans also can pledge a dollar amount to donate to the American Cancer Society for each point the 'Cats score in the game. All fans that pledge will be recognized on the scoreboard, and the top three donors will receive a basketball autographed by head coach Bill Carmody.
Tickets to the game are $20 each and can be purchased at NUsports.com or by calling 847-491-CATS. Discount tickets of $10 also are available for this game for groups of 20 or more.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. The Illinois Division has more than 120,000 volunteers and staff fighting cancer in the state. For the most up-to-date cancer related information, anytime night or day, call 800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.