American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic 2020 E-Update
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Dear Coaches vs. Cancer Teammates,
Cancer hasn’t stopped, and neither have we.
It’s been a privilege to be involved with
Lon Kruger
and coaches from around the nation since the inception of the Las Vegas Golf Classic 13 years ago. The commitment to support the
American Cancer Society
is real. The love for others is real. All you have to do is attend the event each year and feel it.
Obviously, this year’s event brings with it a unique set of circumstances as we are all adjusting to the pandemic. But cancer keeps taking lives. In fact, cancer patients are more vulnerable than ever and that’s why so many people are committed to making the 2020 Classic happen.
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Thank you to all the coaches who lead our efforts and thank you to fellow sponsors - including
Sanford Health
and
MGM Resorts
- who are dedicated to making the Las Vegas Golf Classic continue to be one of the premier events of its kind in the nation as we raise money to save lives.
Now, more than ever, thank you for your commitment. We’ll see you in Las Vegas in August.
Derek Thompson
NextGen Cattle Co.
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(Derek Thompson and his wife, Christin, have been sponsors of the Las Vegas Golf Classic for the past six years. Last year, the Thompsons donated an additional $50,000 to the event in honor of Terry O’Bryan, Lon’s sister, who had recently passed away.)
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Sanford Health fights pandemic - and cancer
Presenting sponsor continues to lead LV Classic support
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The pandemic has impacted all of us in different ways.
Sanford Health
- the presenting sponsor of the Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic - is on the front lines as one of the largest health systems in the United States.
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“We are so appreciative of what all the health care workers across the country have been doing to care for those in need while putting their own health at risk,” said Oklahoma coach
Lon Kruger
, founder of the Las Vegas Classic. “Sanford Health has been the biggest fan of this event in recent years and it’s our turn to return that support.”
“As we rally together during these difficult times, Sanford Health is honored to continue our support of this significant event that brings together so many coaches who don’t just care about wins and losses, but about making a tremendous difference in the lives of people affected by cancer,” said
Kelby Krabbenhoft
, president and CEO of Sanford Health. “Coaches vs. Cancer has a special meaning to Sanford Health, and we have the utmost respect for the work Lon and the staff have done.”
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From left: South Carolina coach Frank Martin, North Carolina coach Roy Williams, Oregon coach Dana Altman
and Sanford Health president & CEO Kelby Krabbenhoft at the Classic in 2017.
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August’s Las Vegas Classic will mark the fourth consecutive year
Sanford Health
will be the event’s presenting sponsor. It will be the second year of a $2.5 million contribution to the
American Cancer Society
(over five years) it announced in 2018 to continue to present the event.
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“Sanford Health’s commitment to the fight against cancer, to
Coaches vs. Cancer
and to this event has been a game-changer,” Kruger said.
Every year Sanford Health treats more than 25,000 cancer patients and provides more than 110,000 mammograms.
“We must remember that cancer hasn’t taken a timeout during the pandemic,” said Krabbenhoft. “We urge people to continue to schedule preventative appointments so we can catch cancer in the early stages and help them lead healthy lives with their families.”
Sanford Health
, one of the largest health systems in the United States, is dedicated to the integrated delivery of health care, genomic medicine, senior care and services, global clinics, research and affordable insurance. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization includes 44 hospitals, 1,400 physicians and more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations in 26 states and nine countries. Nearly $1 billion in gifts from philanthropist
Denny Sanford
have transformed how Sanford Health improves the human condition. For information, visit
sanfordhealth.org
or
Sanford Health News
.
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MGM Resorts' "Seven-Point Safety Plan" developed
Health and safety of guests is focus
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The
MGM Resorts
team has been working with medical experts to develop a plan that will allow them to welcome guests back. Its “Seven-Point Safety Plan” -
available here
- puts your health and safety at the center of all they do. It is a comprehensive, multi-layered approach with guidance from public health experts.
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"Hole Hero" program seeking new supporters in 2020
Program underwrites golf, honors loved ones
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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.
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"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.
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Player information, payments due soon
New website available for Classic
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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
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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.
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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).
MGM Grand
has offered discounted room rates (on standard rooms in the Grand Tower) for participants on those dates - Saturday, $79 plus taxes/fees and Tuesday, $49 plus taxes/fees.
Contact
Angela VanBrackle
(email address above) to inquire about staying additional nights.
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Who is in for the Classic in 2020?
The following coaches/celebrities are scheduled to be part of the event this August:
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Roy Williams
North Carolina
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Bruce Weber
Kansas State
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Bob Chipman
Washburn (retired)
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Eric Musselman
Arkansas
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Frank Martin
South Carolina
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Greg McDermott
Creighton
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Dave Pilipovich
Classic Supporter
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Porter Moser
Chicago Loyola
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Ron Cottrell
Houston Baptist
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Jim Harrick
UCLA (retired)
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Chris Crutchfield
Arkansas
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Reggie Theus
NBA (retired)
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Jud Kinne
Houston Baptist
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Joe Washington
Oklahoma/NFL
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Carlin Hartman
Oklahoma
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Pooh Williamson
Oklahoma
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Joe Holladay
North Carolina (retired)
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Jim Livengood
Hall of Fame AD
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Gene Taylor
Kansas State AD
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Desiree Reed-Francois
UNLV AD
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JT The Brick
Radio Personality
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You vs. Cancer
Shon Hansen
- H3 Enterprises - Family Business Member
(Alma Creamery, Quality Food Processors, NBO3 Technologies)
Colbert Hills (Manhattan, KS)
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Shon Hansen
(pictured far left with his team in 2019) is excited to return to Las Vegas for his third Classic this August.
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“It’s a pleasure to be a part of the CvC Las Vegas event. As a K-State graduate, born and raised in Manhattan, I’ve seen many of the attending coaches perform their craft here at KSU, all the way back to
Lon Kruger’s
playing days as a Wildcat. I’m happy to support coach Lon Kruger, coach
Bruce Weber
and former Kansas State baseball coach
Mike Clark
and his personal fight that he’s winning against Cancer!”
-Shon Hansen
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A special thank you to our sponsors
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Sponsorships for 2020 Classic available
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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.
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Have questions about the 13
th
Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic?
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Photo credit: JC Gellidon on Unsplash (image of doctor)
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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
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