Episode #32 - Charlie Freitag & Coaches vs. Cancer

The Bare's Den w/ Matt Bare

For this episode Matt spent time on a topic that is close to his heart and also highlighted a person and program that is doing great things in the community. A little over 4 years ago he lost his father to cancer, following that loss he wanted to get involved in some way to help fight this disease. He is now a member of the National High School Coaches vs. Cancer Council and is working with high school basketball programs to help them raise money through Coaches vs. Cancer events to help support the American Cancer Society.
One person and community who is also involved in those efforts is Charlie Freitag and the St. Clair boys basketball program. Charlie is also a member of the National High School CvC council and his team puts on a an amazing fundraising event each year. Charlie and Matt share their own personal stories on how cancer has affected them and why they are involved in this cause. Charlie's small town of just over 800 people raises more than $20,000 almost every year for their Coaches vs. Cancer event. They put themselves in the top 5 programs in the country for their efforts and will cross over the $200,000 mark for money raised this year. It really is unbelievable what they do and have put together in that small town. Hear how their community supports this cause and what makes it a special event.