Bringing back a winter season tradition, Schreiber’s basketball programs played in the Coaches vs. Cancer games.

        “Coaches vs. Cancer is an incredibly beautiful event.  Cancer unfortunately affects so many people and families.  Coaches vs. Cancer really shows how Schreiber supports those affected by it.  It also brings the community and teams together for this cause,” said junior Izzy Abramson.

            Coaches vs. Cancer is a national fundraiser when money is donated to help those affected by cancer.  The American Cancer Society and The National Association of Basketball Coaches unite to bring awareness for cancer patients, survivors, families, research, and more.  It is not only high school teams that participate in Coaches vs. Cancer but basketball leagues and teams from around the country at all levels participate as well.  

            “Coaches vs. Cancer is a really important fundraiser.  It’s very heartwarming to see teachers, students, and athletes get involved.  I know that this year the school went above and beyond to bring attention to this event, and because of this, they raised so much money,” said senior Tessa Klugman. 

        The Coaches vs. Cancer event has been running for almost 30 years, raising almost 140 million dollars for cancer relief.  The fundraiser is also accompanied by a basketball game.  This year’s game took place on Jan. 5 and was one of the most attended games of the season.  The boys basketball team defeated Farmingdale 54-48.

       “The thing that makes Coaches vs. Cancer so amazing is that there are so many ways to partake in it.  For example you don’t have to be on the basketball team, or even be an athlete to participate.  You can help raise money by simply donating, or even show your support by watching the game.  It is such an impactful and inclusive event that everyone contributes to,” said junior Chloe Fanous.

           The Coaches vs. Cancer event is predominantly a fundraiser for breast cancer relief, research, awareness, and donations that was all gathered in many ways.  Online donations, shopping for Coaches vs. Cancer merchandise, and direct donations through the stand  outside the gym were a few of the different methods that led to a successful campaign.  

“I think that it’s very important that Schreiber gets involved with difficult topics such as this one—it really shows how supportive the school is.  I know so many people who took part to make this event special, whether they be running the donation stand, an athlete or a viewer.  I think events like these encourage people to support and look out for each other which is really incredible, ” said freshman Aria Gottesman.