From Menands Basketball Athletic Director, Ed Malone:
Recently, my best friend Phil passed away. Phil battled five different cancers over the last ten years of his life. He was
4-1 against the disease. He was a fighter with amazing courage and resiliency. I got to see first-hand how the disease impacts the victim, their families and friends.
When asked if Menands Youth Basketball would join a local fundraiser for Coaches vs. Cancer, I contacted our coaches and am pleased that we are able to participate. My friend Phil loved the sport. He followed Menands Basketball successes over the years and also traveled to watch my daughter Sara Malone who played on the first Menands girls basketball team… play during her college basketball career in Florida. I’m dedicating my involvement in the event to Phil.
Joining me as player/coach on the court are the following current and former Menands Basketball coaches: Ron Mattice, Chuck Price, John Murphy, Steve O’Connell, Joe Carreccia, Alex Domberg, T.J. Coates, Don Mannion, Mike Case and Mike Mayo.
The fundraising event will donate all admission and 50/50 raffle proceeds to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. Catholic High is donating the gym and the referees have all volunteered their time.
The Menands Coaches and I are asking for your support. Because some of us are a little out of shape and haven’t had lots of time to practice….we need a sixth player on the court….We can do this by having lots of fans come out and watch us play…and cheer us on!
If you cannot make the game(s), I ask that you send a check payable to American Cancer Society to me at:
E. Malone 36 Park Drive, Albany, NY 12204
You can also do both….come to the game and bring or mail a small donation.
Saturday, April 9th
Catholic Central High School, Troy, 625 7th Ave. Troy
Single game elimination format:
Game 1 10:00 AM St. Augustine’s vs. St. Mary’s
Game 2 11:30 AM Menands vs. Duanesburg
Game 3 1:00 PM St. Jude’s vs. St. Gregory’s
Semi-Final 2:30PM Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2
Championship 7:00 PM Winner of Semi-Final vs. Winner of Game 3
Directions: Turn right at Columbia St. (Rt. 470) exit; Continue straight-go over bridge. Continue straight onto 112th St.; Take a left on 7th Ave.; Go 4 blocks to Catholic High
The Menands Coaches & I appreciate your support!
-coach Ed Malone
Press Release – For immediate Release:
Coaches vs. Cancer
Basketball Game Saturday
Menands Basketball Coaches to Hoop it up.
Troy, NY. Catholic Central High School will host a fundraiser on Saturday April 9th which will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Capital Region CYO Coaches will go head to head featuring youth basketball coaches from local programs including Menands, St. Augustine’s, Troy, St. Mary’s, Waterford, St. Gregory’s, Loudonville, Duanesburg, and St. Jude’s in Troy.
Local basketball referees will donate their time to officiate the games
Admission is $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for kids and $4.00 for a family. The event also will feature 50/50 raffles. Catholic High’s Booster Club will run a concession.
Coach Malone will serve as player-coach for the Menands Team that includes current coaches: Ron Mattice, Chuck Price, John Murphy, Steve O’Connell, Joe Carrecia, Alex Domberg, T.J. Coates and past Menands coaches including Mike Case, Don Mannion and Mike Mayo.
The Menands Coaches first game of the single game elimination format will be 11:30 AM. If they win, they will play the winner of the St. Augustine’s vs. St. Mary’s coaches game at 2:30. The winner of that game plays in the Championship game at 7:00 PM.
About Coaches vs. Cancer
Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) that empowers basketball coaches, their teams, and local communities to make a difference in the fight against cancer. The program leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of basketball coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs.
