KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan men's basketball head coach Steve Hawkins and his staff will take part in Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend when the Broncos tip off versus Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 2:00 p.m.

Hawkins, his coaching staff and support staff members will wear sneakers with their usual game attire during Saturday's game. The Broncos will join with coaching staffs from around the country to raise awareness about the fight against cancer and to promote the American Cancer Society.

Both Western Michigan and Ohio men's basketball on Tuesday participated in the effort to create awareness, wearing suits with gold laced sneakers.

This initiative leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities and advocacy programs.

Since 1993, coaches have raised over $100 million for the American Cancer Society. Former in 1998, the Coaches vs. Cancer Council includes many of the best-known and most successful men's basketball coaches nationwide. Over the year, the council has helped guide, enhance and expand the program.