EAST LANSING -- Attendees will enjoy a complimentary breakfast and hear an inspiring story about using basketball to beat cancer. Tom and Lupe will talk about the 2009 Suits and Sneakers Fundraising Challenge and how to become part of this special team whose collaborative efforts will help provide health and hope for thousands of people.

The mission of Coaches vs. Cancer is to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living among students, faculty, school staff, fans and the community at large, through year-round awareness efforts, fund-raising activities and advocacy programs.

Since 1993, participating coaches have helped raise nearly $45 million to support the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. In 2008, nearly 2,000 college and high school coaches participated in the program.

Join other business professionals and civic leaders who want to learn more about hosting pledge-based worksite
fundraisers like, “Wear Your Sneakers to Work Day,” in support of the American Cancer Society mission.  Attendees will be provided with materials and guidance to promote the Suits and Sneakers Fundraising Challenge within their workplace or organization.  Register to attend at http://main.acsevents.org/msucvc.  For more information: Contact Kate Follett at kate.follett@cancer.org or 517.664.1370.
 
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Additionally, we are looking for more volunteers who are passionate about our mission. If you're interested, visit www.cancer.org to find out how you can become a Society volunteer in your community.