Tackle Cancer
NEW TACKLE CANCER RECORD IN 2025! $658,666
Congratulations to all the high schools, colleges, and the Vikings on reaching a new milestone for Tackle Cancer! This past fall, $658,201 was raised for the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund! Over the past 14 years, over $4,790,347 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!
Randy Shaver - PreSeason Tackle Cancer Message
Randy Shaver - Pre Game Tackle Cancer Message
Contact Information
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
Where Do the Funds Go?
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.
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