NEW ORLEANS – Sun Belt Conference men's and women's basketball programs are once again participating in Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Week.
 
Beginning with selected games this week through early February, Sun Belt men's and women's basketball coaches are donning sneakers and men's head coaches are wearing exclusive Coaches vs. Cancer ties designed by Vineyard Vines to raise awareness for cancer prevention, screening and early detection.
 
The Sun Belt's participation in Suits and Sneakers Week is continuing part of the conference's partnership with the American Cancer Society in the Sun Belt Fights Cancer (SunBeltFightsCancer.org) initiative. In addition to Suits and Sneakers Week, Sun Belt baseball and softball programs are set to promote the Cover Your Bases sun safety initiative in the spring.
 
Suits and Sneakers Week is a nationwide event that unites coaches across the country to raise funds and awareness about the fight against cancer and promotes the American Cancer Society as a source of inspiration and hope for those facing cancer. Coaches and their staffs across the nation wear sneakers with their suits during games to raise awareness and help save lives by raising funds and encouraging people to educate themselves about cancer prevention, screening and early detection.
 
About Coaches vs. Cancer
For over 25 years, the Coaches vs. Cancer program, in collaboration with the National Association of Basketball Coaches, has united coaches and fans nationwide to help the American Cancer Society defeat a common enemy – cancer. With your passion and dedicated support, the impact has been felt in communities nationwide. Through fundraising and education initiatives, the Coaches vs. Cancer program has supported the American Cancer Society in our efforts to save lives from cancer in the US and worldwide. The battle isn’t over, and we need you on our team. Whether you’re a coach, player, or fan –you can join us in our fight against cancer.
 
To learn more, visit CoachesvsCancer.org.