University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
UCLA's Steve Alford to Participate in 'Beat Cancer' Event
ROCHESTER, Mich. – UCLA head coach Steve Alford will be among 10 college basketball coaches helping to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society this spring, taking part in a two-day “Beat Cancer” event in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Already underway this week, fans are able to bid for the unique opportunity to spend time with their favorite coach at a private dinner and golf outing at the Oakland Hills Country Club from May 31-June 1.
Bidding will be open until May 1 and can be done online at coachesbeatcancer.org or by texting “beat cancer” to 24700.
Bidding starts at $10,000 for three golfers, with the selected coach making a foursome. The winning bidders will enjoy an exclusive experience with their selected coach at Oakland Hills CC, host of six U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships and the 2004 Ryder Cup. The package also includes a one-night hotel stay for each guest in their own room at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society. Funds raised will support the Society’s mission to save lives and finish the fight against cancer.
In addition to Alford, college basketball head coaches participating in the “Beat Cancer” event include Rick Barnes (Tennessee), John Beilein (Michigan), John Calipari (Kentucky), Bob Huggins (West Virginia), Greg Kampe (Oakland), Tom Izzo (Michigan State), Sean Miller (Arizona), Josh Pastner (Memphis) and Roy Williams (North Carolina).