2011-12 Men's Basketball

HENDERSON, Tenn. - On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Freed-Hardeman University Lion basketball team helped raise money as part of the American Cancer Society/NABC's annual "Coaches vs. Cancer" weekend. 

During the Lions' 83-57 win over Bethel (Tenn.) University, FHU cheerleaders passed shoeboxes through the stands to collect donations from the fans in attendance.  In all, 500 dollars were collected and will be donated to the American Cancer Society in Jackson, Tenn.

Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The initiative leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of basketball coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs. Coaches vs. Cancer provides critical mission outreach, while raising funds in support of the Society's lifesaving cancer research, education, advocacy, and community service efforts.