Over the past twelve years, Coaches vs. Cancer Wisconsin has raised more than $7.7 million and remains the largest Coaches vs. Cancer program in the country! This elegant evening will draw in more than 700 prominent individuals from Wisconsin’s business and philanthropic community and will feature live and silent auctions, honorary tributes, an extraordinary strolling dinner and a special keynote speaker (to be announced!). More details on the 13th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Wisconsin Gala will be released soon!
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Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. This initiative leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of coaches and communities nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs. Since 1993, Coaches vs. Cancer programs have raised nearly $115 million for the American Cancer Society. In the state of Wisconsin, the American Cancer Society is currently investing $8.6 million, with $6.7 million of that right here in Madison at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center.
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Former Wisconsin Men's Basketball Coach Bo Ryan and wife Kelly have been the inspiration behind this event. Learn more about their involvement.
OUR LIFESAVING MISSION
To date, we have supported
279 grantees
and invested
in cancer research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
$54.7 million
In 2018, Wisconsin Coaching Legend
Bo Ryan and his wife Kelly, established the Coaches vs. Cancer Bo Ryan – Jay
Holliday Families Fund with a
to fund research at the Carbone Cancer Center
$500K gift
We are currently funding​
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across Wisconsin totaling
more than $8.6 million, with $6.7 million
of that funding researchers
here at the University of Wisconsin - Madison
14 grants
