OU Sooners men's basketball coach hosts event to support American Cancer Society

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball coach, Porter Moser, hosted an event Friday geared towards cancer survivors in support of American Cancer Society's "Coaches vs. Cancer."

Oklahoma men’s basketball head coach, Porter Moser, hosted Kari Gossvener and Bert Brown at Oklahoma’s practice as part of the American Cancer Society’s 'Coaches vs. Cancer' initiative. Kari and Bert, both cancer survivors, had the opportunity to meet Coach Moser and members of the men’s basketball team as special guests of Coach Moser at the team practice before attending the Oklahoma v. Texas Tech game on Saturday, Jan. 27.

Coach Moser and members of the team met with the survivors before practice to discuss their cancer journeys and the importance of the American Cancer Society and the Coaches vs. Cancer initiative.

Coaches vs Cancer unites coaches, fans and members of the basketball community in supporting the American Cancer Society's work to improve the lives of people with cancer through research, patient support and advocacy. With more than 5,000 coaches engaged in education, awareness and fundraising activities, the program currently raises approximately $10 million annually. Since 1993, the initiative has raised over $155 million to support the American Cancer Society’s mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

Visit coaches.cancer.org to learn more.