“Suits and Sneakers” game Jan. 20 features FIS, FCHS

The American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer - Suits And Sneakers ® Week is a nationwide event that unites coaches across the country to raise funds and awareness about the fight against cancer and promotes the American Cancer Society as a source of inspiration and hope for those facing cancer.

Suits And Sneakers Week takes place Jan. 23-29 with coaches designating a specific Suits And Sneakers Week game to raise funds and awareness.

The Suits And Sneakers game in the Fulton area will be played between Fulton County and Fulton City on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at Fulton City High School.

Fans are asked to wear pink.

While coaching games during the week, coaches wear sneakers with their suits as a visible reminder of their support of the American Cancer Society.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique set of challenges for cancer patients and survivors who’ve had to pause their treatments and screening protocols over the past few years.

Coaches participating in Suits And Sneakers Week help raise visibility and funds to support the American Cancer Society’s work to help cancer patients and survivors safely resume treatments and screenings, and contribute in a meaningful way to the mission to end cancer.

The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

The program empowers basketball and other athletic coaches to save lives from cancer by leveraging their community leadership to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society.