Jan. 14, 2010

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ROCHESTER, Mich. - Last night, several members of the Oakland University basketball team, including head coaches Greg Kampe and Beckie Francis, took time to grill it up for charity when they helped cook meals at bd's Mongolian Barbeque to help raise money for Coaches vs. Cancer. The event brought in over $1,200.

Joining Kampe and Francis behind the grill were men's assistant coaches Darren Sorenson and Saddi Washington, women's associate head coach Eric Stephan and women's assistant coaches Anne Noja and Katie Wolfe.

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 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.

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