American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic 2020 E-Update
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Dear CvC Teammates,
We are a month away from this year’s Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic presented by
Sanford Health
. In many ways, this is turning into the most important Classic to date. The
American Cancer Society
has been devastated financially because of the pandemic and that directly impacts those we are fighting for. Our Las Vegas Classic offers hope and help.
Cancer has not stopped - and neither can we. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to supporting the American Cancer Society’s fight. It’s especially critical at this time and we appreciate the eagerness of
MGM Resorts
,
Shadow Creek
,
Southern Highlands
and the
coaches
to adapt their calendars for the cause.
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Your safety and wellness are our top priorities during the Classic. With those in mind, our evening events are going to take a different shape this year. We’re continuing to coordinate with event partners and will share more details as they become available. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to balance ensuring your safety, delivering a pleasing experience and continuing our united attack on cancer.
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Thank you for being a part of the
2020 Las Vegas Golf Classic
. We need you now more than ever. (Participants who have yet to provide needed registration information (
click here
to find the form) are asked to do so immediately.)
See you next month in Las Vegas!
Lon Kruger
Head Coach, University of Oklahoma
Founder, Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic
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Comprehensive Cancer Centers keeps fighting during pandemic
Local partner, a key teammate with Coaches vs. Cancer, American Cancer Society
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During the past four Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classics, the presence of
Comprehensive Cancer Centers
has been strong. Their cancer warriors have been honored. Their doctors have been featured. And the energy from those representing Comprehensive Cancer Centers at the event is contagious.
Each Classic has been a celebration of what Comprehensive Cancer Centers does daily - fight to save lives vs. cancer. This May (although there was no LV Golf Classic due to the pandemic), the Comprehensive Cancer Center team was still fighting.
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“We have remained open and fully functional for our patients,” said
Jon Bilstein
, chief executive officer of Comprehensive. “Our doctors and staff are frontline, but they are committed to serving those battling cancer - who are at a higher risk due to the virus. It’s been inspiring to watch.”
Comprehensive
is a multi-specialty practice offering medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, breast surgery, pulmonary medicine, cancer genetic counseling and clinical research to patients in Southern Nevada. The practice has 47 physicians, 18 advanced practice providers and 15 treatment centers and offices throughout the LV valley.
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“
Jon, Lisa (Santwer)
and all involved with Comprehensive Cancer Centers are such great fans of Coaches vs. Cancer,” said
Lon Kruger
, event founder and chair. “But we are just as big of fans of them and what their doctors and their entire team do. They are such a great group to root for and we value being their teammates in the Classic.”
Bilstein added Comprehensive’s support of
Coaches vs. Cancer
and the
American Cancer Society
is as critical now as ever before.
“We know it’s been a difficult number of months for Coaches vs. Cancer and the American Cancer Society and we’re proud to be here for our teammates,” Bilstein said.
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Comprehensive
prides itself on its extensive research program that brings groundbreaking clinical research trials to the community. The practice, which partners with institutions such as UCLA TRIO-US, The US Oncology Network, USC, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and leading pharmaceutical companies, participates in more than 170 Phase I, II & III clinical research studies each year, and has participated in the development of more than 100 FDA-approved cancer therapies.
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Safety and wellness at the forefront for
LV Golf Classic
Sunday, Monday evening events to be altered
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While the
Las Vegas Strip
and
MGM Grand
have been reopened for guests for over a month, the pandemic will still impact the Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic based on operating guidelines from the State of Nevada - which are constantly being updated.
Because of this, our Sunday and Monday evening events will be different than in years past. We’re continuing to coordinate with event partners - based on state mandates - and will share more details as they become available. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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The
MGM Resorts
team worked with medical experts to develop its “Seven-Point Safety Plan” -
available here
- which 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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Join our "Hole Hero" team today
Program designed to honor loved ones
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There is still time to be a “Hole Hero” at the 2020 Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic presented by
Sanford Health
. The program allows participants to honor a loved one who has passed away from cancer, is being treated for cancer or is a survivor.
"Hole Hero" sponsorships are $5,000 and will include signage on the course, exposure in e-newsletters and special recognition during LV Golf Classic events. 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.
The group of committed Hole Heroes currently includes:
- MGM Resorts International
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- NextGen Cattle Co. in memory of Bryan Lindstrom
- Nike Basketball Family in memory of Coach Kay Yow
- Top of the World in memory of Kathy Hill and in honor of Shelly Wilson
- The UPS Store in memory of Joe Yale and in honor of Barbara Frank
- Comprehensive Cancer Centers in honor of our fighters, survivors and angels
- Xs & Os of Success in memory of Keith Campbell and Andrew Vaden and in honor of Larry Allen and Lee Kiamar
- Lon and Barb Kruger in memory of Don Kruger
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- The McGivern Family in memory of Candy Eddleman
- Dr. Anthony Cruse in memory of Lora Lee Cruse
- Danny and Dana Heatly in memory of Dale Beckham and Charles Heatly
- James Bryant in memory of Coach Bob Cleeland
- Coaches vs. Cancer Family proud to honor Coach Clark and in memory of Peter Mindock, Ted Seagroves and Gloria Reed
- The McGraw Family in memory of Rick McGraw
- The LaFontaine Family in memory of Jenny LaFontaine
- The Zaretti Family in memory of Laura Zaretti
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Call for golfer registration information
Patrons asked to provide all needed info asap
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Participants who have yet to provide organizers of the Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic with any needed registration information (
click here to access the form
) are asked to do so immediately.
This may include room information, handicaps, shoe size, shirt size and cell phone number. This information is critical for organizers as we work with key partners such as
MGM Grand
and
Nike
.
Please provide your information to
Angela VanBrackle
with the
American Cancer Society
at
[email protected]
or (610) 392-4098.
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Who is in for the Classic in 2020?
The following coaches/celebrities are scheduled to be part of the event next month:
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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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Brad Underwood
Illinois
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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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Kenyon Spears
Incarnate Word
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Tim Miles
TV Personality
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Jim Harrick
UCLA (retired)
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Eric Konkol
Louisiana Tech
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Chris Crutchfield
East Central
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Jud Kinne
Houston Baptist
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Reggie Theus
NBA (retired)
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Carlin Hartman
Oklahoma
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Joe Washington
Oklahoma/NFL
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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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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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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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