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Fifth Annual CVC Cowboy Celebrity Golf Classic Teed Up For Monday
May 10, 2019 | General
STILLWATER – Scott Sutton wouldn't miss teeing it up Monday when the Fifth Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Cowboy Celebrity Golf Classic returns to Stillwater Country Club.
"It'll be the first time I get out," said the Oklahoma State assistant basketball coach. "I'll have to dust off my clubs and go find my golf shoes."
Time demands don't allow for much golf these days, yet for this Sutton will make time. His father, legendary Cowboys coach Eddie Sutton, helped launch the Coaches vs. Cancer fundraising campaign back in 1993. And OSU remains a leader in an effort that has grown in scope and magnitude.
"My dad always said, 'There's very few people, if any, who haven't been affected by this terrible disease,'" Scott said. "So he always thought it was such a great cause and would do anything possible to bring awareness and raise money for it.
"It's pretty neat to see how the coaching community has really adopted this. There are golf tournaments and different fund raisers across the country. It's raised millions and millions of dollars for such a great cause. I know my dad is proud of how far it's come."
The event is sold out, with 26 teams committed to play in the 18-hole tournament. Still, anyone wishing to donate to this fundraiser, for the fight against cancer or in honor or memory of someone special, can do so online at www.osucvcgolf.org.
Dollars raised stay in the state of Oklahoma and are used to fund research, patient services, and education. Last year, the golf tournament raised a record $140,730 for the fight against cancer.
Coaches vs. Cancer is a national collaboration of the American Cancer Society and National Association of Basketball Coaches. OSU's multi-sport Coaches vs. Cancer program is one of the more successful in the nation. Since 1993, the OSU Coaches vs. Cancer campaign has raised more than $1 million in the fight against cancer. Oklahoma State consistently ranks among the top 10 nationally and leads the Big 12 Conference in dollars raised.
Celebrities have joined in the cause as well, and this year's OSU Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Classic will include Mike Gundy, Mike Boynton, Matt Hollidy, Bryant "Big Country" Reeves, Scott Verplank, Brandon Weeden, Josh Fields, Charlie Johnson, Jim Littell, Ann Hargis and more.
And, of course, Sutton.
"I think it's a lot of fun, because you get to see a lot of old friends, former teammates," he said. "There will be some Cowboy legends there. You mix in all those great Cowboys with great Cowboy fans and it's such a fun day.
"But the most important thing is the cause. It brings tremendous awareness and needed funds to fight this terrible disease."
The program also hosts children impacted by cancer at OSU sporting events throughout the year, and some of the children and their families will present at the tournament. Each year, the tournament logo is designed by one of the CvC kids. This year BayLea Akins designed the artwork.
The golf tournament was the idea of OSU Coaches vs. Cancer committee member Matt Allen, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009. Matt was not able to see the tournament come to fruition as he passed away on Dec. 24, 2013, just months before the first tournament. Allen's motto "Play Hard and Have Fun" is a central theme of the tournament.
The executive committee maintains that motto still and his family continues to be involved, presenting two "Superman" Awards (Allen's favorite superhero) at the conclusion of the day – one in memory and one in honor. The award is presented to a cancer survivor who exhibits the same qualities his family found so endearing in Allen. For information on sponsorship opportunities or other ways to donate, visit www.osucvcgolf.org or email osucvcgolf@gmail.com.
"It'll be the first time I get out," said the Oklahoma State assistant basketball coach. "I'll have to dust off my clubs and go find my golf shoes."
Time demands don't allow for much golf these days, yet for this Sutton will make time. His father, legendary Cowboys coach Eddie Sutton, helped launch the Coaches vs. Cancer fundraising campaign back in 1993. And OSU remains a leader in an effort that has grown in scope and magnitude.
"My dad always said, 'There's very few people, if any, who haven't been affected by this terrible disease,'" Scott said. "So he always thought it was such a great cause and would do anything possible to bring awareness and raise money for it.
"It's pretty neat to see how the coaching community has really adopted this. There are golf tournaments and different fund raisers across the country. It's raised millions and millions of dollars for such a great cause. I know my dad is proud of how far it's come."
The event is sold out, with 26 teams committed to play in the 18-hole tournament. Still, anyone wishing to donate to this fundraiser, for the fight against cancer or in honor or memory of someone special, can do so online at www.osucvcgolf.org.
Dollars raised stay in the state of Oklahoma and are used to fund research, patient services, and education. Last year, the golf tournament raised a record $140,730 for the fight against cancer.
Coaches vs. Cancer is a national collaboration of the American Cancer Society and National Association of Basketball Coaches. OSU's multi-sport Coaches vs. Cancer program is one of the more successful in the nation. Since 1993, the OSU Coaches vs. Cancer campaign has raised more than $1 million in the fight against cancer. Oklahoma State consistently ranks among the top 10 nationally and leads the Big 12 Conference in dollars raised.
Celebrities have joined in the cause as well, and this year's OSU Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Classic will include Mike Gundy, Mike Boynton, Matt Hollidy, Bryant "Big Country" Reeves, Scott Verplank, Brandon Weeden, Josh Fields, Charlie Johnson, Jim Littell, Ann Hargis and more.
And, of course, Sutton.
"I think it's a lot of fun, because you get to see a lot of old friends, former teammates," he said. "There will be some Cowboy legends there. You mix in all those great Cowboys with great Cowboy fans and it's such a fun day.
"But the most important thing is the cause. It brings tremendous awareness and needed funds to fight this terrible disease."
The program also hosts children impacted by cancer at OSU sporting events throughout the year, and some of the children and their families will present at the tournament. Each year, the tournament logo is designed by one of the CvC kids. This year BayLea Akins designed the artwork.
The golf tournament was the idea of OSU Coaches vs. Cancer committee member Matt Allen, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009. Matt was not able to see the tournament come to fruition as he passed away on Dec. 24, 2013, just months before the first tournament. Allen's motto "Play Hard and Have Fun" is a central theme of the tournament.
The executive committee maintains that motto still and his family continues to be involved, presenting two "Superman" Awards (Allen's favorite superhero) at the conclusion of the day – one in memory and one in honor. The award is presented to a cancer survivor who exhibits the same qualities his family found so endearing in Allen. For information on sponsorship opportunities or other ways to donate, visit www.osucvcgolf.org or email osucvcgolf@gmail.com.
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