Join us for our 20th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Gala, presented by Hy-Vee on Friday, May 7, 2027, at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines, Iowa! This year’s event will bring together our state’s four Division I men’s basketball programs (Drake University, Iowa State University, University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa) as they join one team in the fight against cancer with business and community leaders, cancer survivors, caregivers and those passionate about fighting cancer.
Many of the two million people expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year will have barriers to accessing transportation to treatment, a place to stay when care is far from home, and someone to answer questions and provide emotional support – barriers that could negatively impact their ability to get well.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) works to provide trusted cancer information, emotional support, and direct patient services such as transportation and lodging, to ensure people have what they need and can access cancer treatment.
For 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.
towards cancer research
winning scientists received research funding
through all patient support initiatives in 2024
