Jeff Jones Fights Cancer Through Basketball | Virginia Beach News

Last year’s Coaches vs. Cancer Legends Gala smashed records, raising nearly $415,000 — a first for this partnership — and this year’s event, fueled by former coach Jeff Jones’ personal battle with cancer, is poised to go even bigger. Diagnosed in 2015 and facing emergency room visits eight times this year, Jones continues to lead with heart, having coached until February and retired after a heart attack in December. His wife kept his national volunteer honors under wraps until the perfect moment. This year’s gala brings basketball legends like Auriemma and Sampson, plus athletes from other sports including Cuddyer and Heinicke, proving how widespread cancer’s impact is — and how many are ready to rally. With pediatric cancer research as a key focus, last year’s $200K raised in just ten minutes proves the community’s commitment: you can celebrate big while fighting harder. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f4cbe70445f37d43