Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend – January 27-29, 2012

During the 9th annual Coaches vs. Cancer Suits & Sneakers awareness weekend on January 27-29, nearly 1,000 basketball coaches across the United States will swap their loafers for sneakers in support of the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. 

Both high school and college basketball coaches will lace up their sneakers to spotlight the fact that cancer remains a major health concern and everyone can take daily steps to reduce their risk of the disease and stay well. For those who do not smoke, eating a healthy diet, adopting a physically active lifestyle, and maintaining a healthy weight are the best ways to improve health and reduce risk. In the United States, more two-thirds of the population are obese and overweight, conditions that contribute to 14-20 percent of all cancer-related deaths.
 
During the 2012 Suits and Sneakers awareness weekend, join basketball coaches across the country by promoting healthy eating and active living in the fight against cancer. 
 
For more information or to get involved, call us at 1-800-227-2345 or email  Loren.Deal@cancer.org

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