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About Coaches vs. Cancer Coaches vs. Cancer Council Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration In 1998, the Coaches vs. Cancer Council was formed between the American Cancer Society and the National and includes many of the best-known and most Association of Basketball Coaches. The initiative successful men’s basketball coaches nationwide. leverages the personal experiences, community Over the years, the council has helped guide, enhance, leadership, and professional excellence of coaches and expand the program. nationwide to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Coaches vs. Cancer helps increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living among students, faculty and staff, fans, and the community at large 2012-2013 Membership through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising Coach Phil Martelli, St. Joseph’s University, Council Chair activities, and advocacy programs. Since 1993, coaches Jay Bilas, ESPN have raised $85 million to support the American Cancer Coach Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University Society’s fight against cancer. Coach Mike Brey, University of Notre Dame Coach Gary Bowne, Hickory Christian Academy, Background High School Representative Norm Stewart, former head coach of the University of Coach Jim Calhoun, University of Connecticut Missouri’s men’s basketball program, cancer survivor, Coach Bobby Cremins, Retired and member of the National Association of Basketball Coach Ed DeChellis, US Naval Academy Coaches, provided the vision and inspiration for the Kenneth Dennard, Dennard Rupp Gray & Easterly, LLC Coaches vs. Cancer concept. He started the program Don Distasio, EVP, American Cancer Society Eastern Division by challenging fans to pledge a dollar amount for every three-point shot made by his team during the season. Coach Fran Dunphy, Temple University The concept has evolved into a nationwide effort Coach Mark Few, Gonzaga University uniting college and high school coaches, fans, players, Coach Frank Haith, University of Missouri and communities across the country to fight cancer. Coach Lon Kruger, University of Nevada Las Vegas Coach Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University To Get Involved Coach Fran McCaffery, University of Iowa Reggie Minton, Deputy Executive Director, National Association of Basketball Coaches Garry Munson, Whitney Capital Company, LLC Coach Oliver Purnell, DePaul University Michael Pizzo, Maxim Group Donald Resnick, Acorn Development Corporation Coach Mike Rice, Rutgers University Coach Dave Rose, Brigham Young University Bob Sansone, Mutual of New York Coach Orlando “Tubby” Smith, University of Minnesota Jim Satalin, National Director, Coaches vs. Cancer Coach Norm Stewart, Former Coach, University of Missouri Coach Bruce Weber, Kansas State University Coach Roy Williams, University of North Carolina How Your Donations Make a Difference

By choosing to support the American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer program you are helping make Finding Cures the American Cancer Society’s Services and programs • We’ve had a hand in nearly every major cancer possible. The Society is saving lives by helping people breakthrough of the past century, including stay well, get well, find cures and fight back. You help confirming the link between cigarette smoking us all move closer to our ultimate goal – a world with and link cancer, establishing the link between less cancer and more birthdays. obesity and multiple cancers, developing drugs to treat leukemia and advanced breast cancer, and showing that mammography is the most Helping people stay well effective way to detect breast cancer. Nearly half of all cancer deaths could be avoided if we • We’re the largest private funder of cancer research did what we know works – live healthier lifestyles, quit in the United States. smoking, and get our recommended cancer screenings. • We fund researchers with cutting-edge ideas. Of the • We develop guidelines for recommended cancer researchers chosen for Society funding, 46 have gone screenings and nutrition and physical activity, on to win the Nobel Prize. so people know what tests they need to find cancer early and how to prevent the disease. Fighting Back • We provide tips, tools and online resources to • The majority of Americans are now covered by a help people set goals, quit smoking, stay motivated, smoke – free law, thanks in part to the efforts of the eat healthy and maintain an active lifestyle. Society and our nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM (ACS CAN). Helping people get well • We help mobilize communities to fight back against • Our phone lines are open anytime, day or night, cancer with events such as Relay For Life and Making to connect people with the answers they need. Strides Against Breast Cancer®. Each year, we provide support to nearly one • We have helped uninsured, and low- income women million individuals who call us at 1-800-227-2345. get breast and cervical screening tests and follow-up • Our Web site, cancer.org offers access to the latest treatment since 1991 and, along with ACS CAN, information and news on cancer and helps people we have successfully fought for legislation protecting locate programs and services in their area. this care.

• We offer an online support community for cancer By choosing to support the American Cancer Society survivors and caregivers to share their stories and Coaches vs. Cancer program you are helping make find support. the American Cancer Society’s Services and programs • We assist cancer patients with getting transportation possible. The Society is saving lives by helping people to and from their treatments and we offer free stay well, get well, find cures and fight back. You help lodging to cancer patients and their caregivers. us all move closer to our ultimate goal – a world with • Through our clinical trials matching services, we less cancer and more birthdays. connect patients with thousands of different treatment options. • With sites at hospitals and treatment centers across the country, our American Cancer Society Patient Navigator Program provides one-on-one guidance to people facing cancer through every step of their journey.