Dec. 21, 2009

ROCHESTER, Mich. - If you want to eat some great food and help battle cancer, then the fourth annual Oakland University Basketball Coaches vs. Cancer event at BD's Mongolian Barbeque in Auburn Hills on Jan. 13, 2010 is the place to be.

The event, which is at the BD's located at 3325 University Drive, has a 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. seating. Guest grillers will be members of the OU men's and women's basketball coaching staffs. All grill tips will be donated to Coaches vs. Cancer.

Coaches vs. Cancer is a program founded by the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. It empowers schools and communities to join the fight against cancer by participating in a variety of national and local events. Through the program, basketball coaches lead fundraising and advocacy efforts that provide individuals a chance to give something back by rallying around an important cause. Coaches vs. Cancer promotes healthy living and cancer prevention and helps create a world where cancer is no longer a threat.

Seating is limited so please register by Wednesday, Jan. 6. Registration forms are available at http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/oakl/genrel/auto_pdf/Coachesvs.pdf.

To register or get more information by phone please call Kate Boylan at 248-370-3161. The second option is to fax your registration form to 248-370-4056. The final option is to mail your form to:

Oakland University

Department of Athletics

ATTN: Coaches vs. Cancer

2200 N. Squirrel Road

Rochester, MI 48309-4401

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