Join us for an exclusive morning with NCAA Head Men’s Basketball Coaches Greg McDermott, Fred Hoiberg, and Chris Crutchfield. Enjoy breakfast, connect with fellow supporters, and gain an insider’s perspective on the winning mindsets these coaches are bringing into the new season.
We invite you to stand with the Coaches and the American Cancer Society by supporting this special event, featuring a Q&A panel with the coaches and an opportunity to contribute to the American Cancer Society’s mission. All proceeds will directly benefit Hope Lodge Nebraska, providing critical support for patients and their families.
Chris Crutchfield
University of Nebraska Omaha
Crutchfield’s involvement with Coaches vs Cancer spans leadership at the national level, community engagement, and personal advocacy. Through council membership and local events, he uses his platform as a college coach to raise funds, increase visibility, and support cancer patients and families—particularly in Nebraska and his own community.
Greg McDermott
Crieghton University
Greg McDermott, the head basketball coach at Creighton University, is a strong supporter of the Coaches vs. Cancer program. He and his wife, Theresa (a breast cancer survivor), have actively raised over $1 million for the American Cancer Society, largely through the annual Creighton Pink Out game. McDermott was also recognized with the 2018 Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award for his leadership and commitment
Fred Hoiberg
University of Nebraska
Fred Hoiberg actively supports Coaches vs. Cancer—both through high-impact fundraising events with fellow Big Ten coaches and locally in Nebraska via community-focused events. While his participation is more event-based than council-led, his consistent public advocacy and willingness to appear in-person make him a valued supporter of the American Cancer Society’s mission.
Our 30+ Hope Lodge communities across the country provide a free place to stay during treatment so people with cancer can focus on getting better. These communities provide comfortable guest suites with private baths, as well as inviting spaces with all the comforts of home, including a communal kitchen, dining area, laundry rooms, and places to gather or find a quiet respite – all at no cost to guests.
Hope Lodge guests don’t just find a place to stay – they find a community of support and an emotional connection with others facing the same journey.
Learn MoreFor more than 10 decades, the American Cancer Society has been dedicated to pursuing better outcomes for every cancer, every life. Today, more people are surviving cancer than ever before, but there is still work to be done. Join us, support us, and help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
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