Congratulations to all the high schools, colleges, and the Vikings on reaching a new milestone for Tackle Cancer! This past fall, $635,017 was raised for the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund! Over the past 13 years, 4.1 million dollars has been raised by football programs in Minnesota!
The MFCA is grateful for the 180 high schools, 15 colleges, the Minnesota Gophers, and the Minnesota Vikings who joined the fight against cancer this past fall.
Monies raised for the Shaver Foundation go towards cancer research and patient aid that benefits all Minnesotans!
Tackle Cancer Total by Year
2012 $120,661
2013 $190,073
2014 $230,170
2015 $233,269
2016 $281,784
2017 $311,475
2018 $348,423
2019 $366,990
2020 $43,108 (Covid Year)
2021 $366,896
2022 $473,024
2023 $566,626
2024 $635,017
13 Year Total $4,167,916
The Tackle Cancer goal for 2025 is $650,000. We hope every head football coach will consider joining the fight against cancer!
Coaches - Sponsoring a Tackle Cancer game is EASY! Here are some ideas.
The MFCA will contact you this spring with more details!
Thank You!
The MFCA would like to thank the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Gophers, and the programs in the MIAC, NSIC and UMAC as well as all the high schools in Minnesota who participate for their support of Tackle Cancer
See the link below that shows the 2024 Grant Funds distribution from the Randy Shaver Cancer Research & Community Fund. 1.3 million in grants were awarded. Tackle Cancer provided close to 50% of the funds allocated.
Mission Statement of the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund
The mission of the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund is to support the cancer community in Minnesota by funding research, prevention, treatment, and other programs relating to the cancer community’s needs.
The MFCA would like to thank the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Gophers, and the programs in the MIAC, NSIC and UMAC as well as all the high schools in Minnesota who participate for their support of Tackle Cancer
Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund
Roseann Shaver or Rhonda Brau
12800 Whitewater Drive, Suite 100
Minnetonka, MN 55343
roseann@randyshavercancerfund.org
MFCA Contact – Dave Nelson
Minnetonka High School,
18301 Highway 7
Minnetonka MN 55345
Office Phone – 952-401-5948
dave.nelson@minnetonkaschools.org