AUBURN — Making 3-point shots this basketball season takes on even more meaning this year for Central Maine Community College basketball team. The Mustangs will square off against teams across the region to fight cancer as part of the American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge.
“CM is delighted to participate in this important cause,” CMCC Athletic Director David Gonyea said. “This dreadful disease in one form or another has touched many of us. Please assist when you can.”
The Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge allows 191 college and high school basketball teams nationwide to use their spotlight on the court to raise money and awareness against cancer. Fans can pledge a donation (www.pledgeit.org/cvc-central-maine) for each 3-point shot CMMC makes during February to support American Cancer Society research, education and patient programs.
“We’re so excited to have the support of Central Maine Community College,”American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer Manager Brian Casalinova said. “The Mustangs have a unique opportunity on the court to reach sports fans and help raise cancer awareness and funds to help save lives from cancer. Doing it in this way, through the 3-Point Challenge allows fans to channel their passion for the team and the cause in a fun, yet meaningful way.”
The 3-Point Challenge will pit teams against rival schools to raise the most funds, as fans follow the leaderboard on http://www.3pointchallenge.org to see who will become the 3-Point Challenge Champion.
Fans can make pledges for CMCC throughout the month of February. A complete game schedule is also on the pledge site here: www.pledgeit.org/cvc-central-maine.
The Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge began more than 20 years ago, when former University of Missouri head basketball coach Norm Stewart provided the vision and inspiration. As a cancer survivor and National Association of Basketball Coaches member, he challenged fans to pledge a dollar amount for each 3-point shot his team made during the season. This 3-Point Attack concept evolved into the nationwide effort uniting coaches, fans, players, and communities in the fight against cancer, and is now known as, the 3-Point Challenge. To learn more about Coaches vs. Cancer, visit coachesvscancer.org.
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