American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic 2020 E-Update
|
|
|
Dear CvC Teammates,
We hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe during these historically challenging times.
While we won’t be together as usual in May for the 13th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic presented by
Sanford Health
, we are pleased to announce
this year’s event has been rescheduled to Sunday-Tuesday, Aug. 9-11, 2020
. A special thank you to
MGM Resorts
(including
MGM Grand
),
Shadow Creek
and
Southern Highlands
for making the change seamless. This event thrives because of our partners’ dedication to helping
Coaches vs. Cancer
defeat cancer.
Speaking of cancer, it hasn’t stopped because of the COVID-19 virus. And neither will we in our fight against it. Our support of Coaches vs. Cancer is as critical today as ever. Cancer patients have become even more vulnerable during this time and the
American Cancer Society
- like so many during this pandemic - has been adversely impacted and it needs our steadfast support to help save lives. (Please see below about how ACS is helping now.)
|
|
Together, we are going to come out of this challenge stronger than ever. We are so looking forward to seeing you in Las Vegas in August. Thank you for being on our Coaches vs. Cancer team.
Lon Kruger
Head Coach, University of Oklahoma
Founder, Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic
|
|
|
Cancer patients more vulnerable to COVID-19
American Cancer Society takes immediate action to save lives
|
Cancer hasn’t stopped and neither will we. As the COVID-19 crisis grows, cancer patients - many of whom already have compromised immune systems - are more vulnerable than ever. To combat this, the
American Cancer Society
is focusing on helping cancer patients and communities facing the COVID-19 pandemic.
|
|
Here are just a few key ways the American Cancer Society will help during the ongoing crisis:
- Hope Lodge COVID-19 Response - Last month's decision to close our Hope Lodge facilities was heartbreaking. Now we have an opportunity to use our nationwide network of Hope Lodge facilities to temporarily house front line health care workers during the crisis.
- COVID-19 Information For Cancer Patients - Information is a critically-important resource right now. We’re continually updating cancer.org and our social media channels with the latest information and guidance for cancer patients from our public health experts. Visit cancer.org/coronavirus to see our resources.
- Reducing Isolation - Our trained Cancer Information Specialists are available 24/7 to provide accurate, up-to-date information and offer valuable services and resources to cancer patients, their caregivers and families. Contact us by phone at 1-800-227-2345 or Live Chat.
|
|
Date change costs LV Classic Rucker performance
Scheduling conflict won't allow GRAMMY Award-winner to appear in 2020
|
Due to the change of dates caused by the COVID-19 crisis, GRAMMY Award-winning artist
Darius Rucker
will not be performing a private concert during the 13th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic presented by
Sanford Health
. Rucker has a previously scheduled engagement.
“We’re hopeful Darius will be able to join us in Las Vegas for the Classic at some point, but it just won’t be this year,” said
Lon Kruger
, founder of the LV Classic. “He’s dedicated to helping others and loves what
Coaches vs. Cancer
and the
American Cancer Society
do. We appreciate him being willing to volunteer his time and amazing talents.”
The Rucker relationship was made possible through South Carolina coach
Frank Martin
, a longtime participant in the LV Golf Classic.
|
|
The UPS Store keeps delivering for the LV Classic
Support from sponsor is year-round in Las Vegas
|
Las Vegas has become a hotbed for Coaches vs. Cancer activity throughout the year. In addition to the popular Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic presented by
Sanford Health
, several Las Vegas-based events throughout the year benefit the
American Cancer Society
and
National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC)
program.
And whenever Coaches vs. Cancer needs shipping or additional business support,
Tom Englund
and
The UPS Store Las Vegas
team deliver - literally.
|
|
Tom Englund (left) with The UPS Store team in 2018
|
|
“We take our partnership with Coaches vs. Cancer and the American Cancer Society very seriously and want to help in any way we can,” Englund said. “Our team members in Las Vegas are amazing. They’re dedicated to helping coaches fight this battle against cancer. Together, we’re going to win."
This August marks the sixth year
The UPS Store
will be a Starting Lineup sponsor for the LV Classic.
|
|
“Tremendous teammates,” said Classic founder
Lon Kruger
about Englund and The UPS Store. “They’ve taken full ownership of being a part of the Coaches vs. Cancer team. From the sponsorship to being there for us throughout the year, they make us better. Special people to work with and have on our side.”
The UPS Store is the world's largest franchisor of retail shipping, postal, printing and business service centers providing convenient and value-added business services to the small-office/home-office market, corporate "road warriors" and consumers.
|
|
"Hole Hero" program seeking new supporters in 2020
Program underwrites golf, honors loved ones
|
The popular "Hole Hero" program will return for the 2020 Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic presented by
Sanford Health
and organizers are looking for new supporters.
|
|
The program allows participants to honor a loved one who has passed away from cancer, is being treated for cancer or is a survivor. While helping organizers to offset the golf provided to players during the event, the program allows underwriters to celebrate those in their lives impacted by cancer.
"Hole Hero" sponsorships are $5,000 and will include signage on the course, exposure in e-newsletters and special recognition during the night events at
MGM Grand
. Underwriters - who are also golfing in the event - will receive an additional free round of golf for four at either
Southern Highlands Golf Club
or
DragonRidge Country Club
in the Las Vegas valley. If you or someone you know is interested in more information about the program or wants to renew from last year, please contact
Lon Kruger
at
[email protected]
or
D.J. Allen
at
[email protected]
or (702) 339-0991.
|
|
Player information, payments due soon
New website available for Classic
|
Player information is needed for those with foursomes in the upcoming Coaches vs.
Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic
presented by
Sanford Health
.
Click here
to complete the registration form and return it to
Angela VanBrackle
with
American Cancer Society
at
[email protected]
as soon as possible. Player information and payments are due by
June 26, 2020
.
Those interested in playing - but who have yet to secure a foursome - please contact
Lon Kruger
at
[email protected]
regarding the status of the waiting list.
|
|
Hotel accommodations on the evenings of 8/9 and 8/10 are included with tournament registration fees. The American Cancer Society is unable to provide complimentary rooms for participants on Saturday (Aug. 8) or Tuesday (Aug. 11). Information for rates on these dates is forthcoming. Contact
Angela VanBrackle
(email address above) to inquire about staying additional nights.
|
|
Who is in for the Classic in 2020?
The following coaches/celebrities are scheduled to be part of the event this August:
|
|
Roy Williams
North Carolina
|
|
|
|
|
Bruce Weber
Kansas State
|
|
Bob Chipman
Washburn (retired)
|
|
|
|
|
Eric Musselman
Arkansas
|
|
Frank Martin
South Carolina
|
|
|
|
|
Greg McDermott
Creighton
|
|
Dave Pilipovich
Classic Supporter
|
|
|
Porter Moser
Chicago Loyola
|
|
|
Ron Cottrell
Houston Baptist
|
|
Tim Miles
TV Personality
|
|
Jim Harrick
UCLA (retired)
|
|
Chris Crutchfield
Arkansas
|
|
Reggie Theus
NBA (retired)
|
|
|
|
|
Jud Kinne
Houston Baptist
|
|
Joe Washington
Oklahoma/NFL
|
|
Carlin Hartman
Oklahoma
|
|
Pooh Williamson
Oklahoma
|
|
|
Joe Holladay
North Carolina (retired)
|
|
|
|
|
Jim Livengood
Hall of Fame AD
|
|
Gene Taylor
Kansas State AD
|
|
Desiree Reed-Francois
UNLV AD
|
|
JT The Brick
Radio Personality
|
|
|
A special thank you to our sponsors
|
|
Sponsorships for 2020 Classic available
|
|
Want to join the likes of
Sanford Health
,
MGM Resorts International
,
NextGen Cattle Co.
,
Nike
,
Top of the World
,
The UPS Store
,
Comprehensive Cancer Centers
and
Xs & Os of Success
and play an even bigger role in supporting Coaches vs. Cancer? All while gaining valuable exposure for your organization?
Find out more about becoming a sponsor of the 2020 Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic by contacting
D.J. Allen
at
[email protected]
or (702) 339-0991.
|
|
Have questions about the 13
th
Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic?
|
|
You can always contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 1-800-227-2345 or at
cancer.org/contactus
.
The American Cancer Society | 250 Williams Street | Atlanta, GA 30303
Copyright 2020 American Cancer Society
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
