Penn State Coaches vs. Cancer 3rd Annual Reverse Car Drawing is set for Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Medlar Field on the Campus of Penn State University.  Tickets are on sale NOW.  If you would like to download this years brochure and purchase a ticket, click HERE. 

Last year Pauline and Arthur Belfiore of Lewistown were the lucky ones who drove off in a 2007 BMW Z4 valued at over $40,000, but the American Cancer Society and Coaches vs. Cancer were the big winners on the night as more than 600 supporters attended the second annual Coaches Vs. Cancer Reverse Drawing.  The event, which kicked off the Penn State CVC chapter's 2007-08 drive toward reaching a 12-year total of $1 Million raised, was again an overwhelming success on a gorgeous late summer night. Nittany Lion basketball coach and Coaches vs. Cancer chairman Ed DeChellis and his wife, Kim, hosted the evening greeting supporters at the gates as they filled the baseball park concourse which was transformed into a stylish veranda with landscaping provided by Moon Brothers. Guests, who contributed $350 for entrance for two and a chance to win the car, enjoyed the lavish catering of Danny Rallis as they feasted on lobster tail, scallops, shrimp, prime rib, cuts of steak, slow roasted ribs and more served by black tie clad butlers.  Entrants enjoyed a selection of beverages and cocktails ranging from a wine bar presented in a beautiful ice sculpture to hand poured martinis and island drinks served over a tiki bar. Live music was provided by local stars Tommy Wareham and JR.

Coach DeChellis got the evening started by welcoming guests moments before pointing to the sky as skydivers descended into the outfield delivering the American flag. Guests also enjoyed swinging for the fence from home plate as Penn State baseball coach Robbie Wine pitched and testing their golf skills hitting to a flag in center field in a closest-to-the- pin contest. A fireworks display capped off a special evening.

Coaches vs. Cancer chapter continues to grow each year and has raised a 12-year total of just over $1,000,000 to support the American Cancer Society through events such as the reverse drawing and the annual Celebrity Golf Tournament held in June. The chapter has also made great efforts to keep much of the money raised in the local community providing direct financial assistance to individuals and families stricken by cancer through a close alliance with the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund (BPCAF).

"I'm continually amazed at the willingness of our friends and neighbors in the Centre Region, plus so many people from out of town, who support Coaches vs. Cancer at Penn State," executive committee member Elana Pyle said. "We've all been touched by cancer in some way, and I know everyone just wants to try to make a difference if they can. Danny Rallis and his family are so generous and they are the ones who make the reverse drawing so special. I can't express the appreciation we feel, but I hope they know how grateful all of us are for everything they do for CVC, not only for this event, but throughout the year.

The 3rd Annual CVC Reverse Car Drawing will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Medlar Field which is the home of the State College Spikes.  Please call 814-865-1717 for information on this year's event or click HERE for a brochure.  A credit card payment form is available by clicking HERE.