2018Coaches vs. CancerSuits And Sneakers™ Week

Announcer Scripts

These announcements can be customized whether one or both coaches in the game are participating.

(Week before Suits And Sneakers game)

Good (eveningmorning/afternoon), (name of school) welcomes you to (name of stadium/field, gymnasium) for today’s game. We want to remind you that next week is Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers Week, when thousands of coaches, including Coach [name] and his coaching staff, will be wearing their sneakers to raise awareness about the fight against cancer and inspire hope. Their efforts, along with Coaches vs. Cancer supporters nationwide, will help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle and provide support to millions of cancer patients living in the US today.

(Pre-game)

Good (eveningmorning/afternoon), (name of school) welcomes you to (name of stadium/field, gymnasium) for today’s game. We remind you that duringtoday’s game Coach/Coaches [name(s)] and his/their coaching staff are proudly participating in Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers Week by wearing their sneakers to raise awareness about the fight against cancer and inspire hope. Their efforts, along with Coaches vs. Cancer supporters nationwide, will help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle and provide support to millions of cancer patients living in the US today.

You can help Coach/Coaches[name(s)]raise awareness about the fight against cancer, a disease with which one in three men and women in the US will be diagnosed with in their lifetime.Help fight cancer and inspire hope. Get involved today by going online to “coaches versus cancer dot org.”

(After lineups are introduced –prior to game start)

Ladies and Gentlemen, Coach/Coaches [name(s)] and his/their coaching staff(s)are proudly wearing their sneakers to support the American Cancer Society, through theCoaches vs. Cancer program. They join coaches nationwidein raising funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society and their efforts to attack cancer from every angle. To learn more, visit “coaches versus cancer dot org.”

Add if appropriate:

We salute our coaches for teaming up with Coaches vs. Cancer to help finish the fight against cancer. For the first time fans across the nation can join the fight and bid on exclusive sneakers and ties signed by coaches during Suits And Sneakers Week. Visit “ebay dot com slash coaches versus cancer.”

(For use during breaks in action)

  • If only oneof the head coaches is wearing sneakers: You may have noticed Coach [name]and his coaching staff aremakingan unusual fashion statement today by swapping their dress shoes for sneakers. Theyhave joinedthousands of other coaches nationwide to raise awarenessaboutthe American Cancer Society’sefforts to lead the fight for a world without cancer.
  • If both head coaches are wearing sneakers:You may have noticed Coaches [name] and [name] and their coaching staffs are making an unusual fashion statement by swapping their dress shoes for sneakers. Although today they’re heated rivals on the hardwoods, they’re coming together to fight against cancer and the American Cancer Society’s work to attack cancer from every angle. Learn more about their efforts by visiting “coaches versus cancer dot org.”
  • Thanks to Coaches vs. Cancer supporters, the American Cancer Society is providing hope to millions of cancer patients and their families. The Society offers free rides to treatment, a live 24/7 helpline, and free lodging near hospitals for people dealing with every type of cancer. The Society is attacking cancer from every angle and needs your help to finish the fight. Visit “cancer dot org” today to learn more.
  • The American Cancer Society is leading the fight for a world without cancer. The Society recently reported the cancer death rate has dropped 1.7% from 2014 to 2015, continuing a drop that began in 1991 and has reached 26%, resulting in nearly 2.4 million fewer cancer deaths during that time.
  • Since the Coaches vs. Cancer program began25 years ago, college and high school coaches have raised over $110 million to attack cancer from every angle but they won’t stop until cancer does. You can join the team too at “coaches versus cancer dot org.”
  • If you or someone you know needs help or information about cancer please contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or visit “cancer dot org.”