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Lavin Added As Keynote Speaker At Shooting For A Cure

Jeter co-hosting Coaches vs. Cancer event May 31

May 1, 2008

MILWAUKEE - The countdown continues to the first-ever Shooting For A Cure event in Madison later this month.

The latest addition to the schedule for the inaugural Coaches vs. Cancer Gala is the addition of ESPN/ABC college basketball analyst Steve Lavin as the keynote speaker.

Shooting For A Cure is set for Sat., May 31, at the Madison Marriott West. This fundraiser, which is shaping up as one of the biggest events in Madison this year, will help raise funds for the American Cancer Society in Wisconsin and share the importance of saving lives from cancer.

The event is being co-hosted by Milwaukee head men's basketball coach Rob Jeter, Wisconsin head men's basketball coach Bo Ryan, UW-Parkside head coach Luke Reigel, UW-Platteville head coach Paul Combs, Edgewood head coach Todd Adrian and their spouses.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available for the event. Visit www.shootingforacurewi.org to order online, or call Hilary at (877) 423-9123, extension 7588.

Lavin just wrapped up his fifth season as an analyst on ABC and ESPN. He worked alongside broadcasting partner Brent Musburger, sharing his perspective on college basketball. Lavin's coaching perspective was forged over 15 years as a Division I college basketball coach at both UCLA and Purdue University. As UCLA head basketball coach from 1996-2003, Lavin compiled a record of 145-78. In his inaugural season as head coach, Lavin directed the Bruins to the 1997 Pac-10 Championship and the NCAA Elite Eight.

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information anytime, call toll free 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.