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WIBN Delaware: Cancer Take Down

  • Bob Carpenter Center 631 South College Avenue Newark, DE, 19716 United States (map)

All Proceeds will benefit:

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With Special Guest: Legendary Wrestler, Coach, and Olympian

Dan Gable



Event Details

Join The Wrestlers In Business Network for the CANCER TAKE DOWN on December 21, 2019 from 2PM - 4PM. The event will take place during the Beast Of The East Tournament, the number 1 ranked high school in season tournament in the nation hosting 120 high school teams and 1000 wrestlers from seventeen states. The "Beast" is attended by over 3000 fans with close to 100 college coaches scouting the event.

 The Cancer Take Down will offer an exclusive viewing of the tournament from the Bob Carpenter Club and feature drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and a panel discussion about the power of community, cancer care, and the patient and caregiver experience. 


Appearances:

Special Guest:

Hall of Fame coach, wrestler, and Olympic Gold Medalist

Dan Gable

Introduction by:

  • Vic Leonard, Board Chair, WIBN DE

  • Mike Moyer, NWCA

  • Nicole Topkis Pickles, Executive Director, Cancer Support Community DE

 Panelists Include:

  • Senator Chris Coons

  • Lt. Governor Bethany Hall Long

  • Bob Brams, Former DE Wrestler, Lawyer, & Brain Tumor Survivor

  • Dr. Dan Sciubba, Johns Hopkins Medicine

  • Nicole Duffy, Ph.D, Director of Pyschosocial Oncology, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center

  • Paula Swain, EVP of Human Resources, Incyte


Time & Location

Saturday, Dec. 21st from 2pm-4pm
Bob Carpenter Center - University of Delaware
631 S College Ave. Newark, DE 19716


Food and Drinks

Drinks and Hors d'oeuvres will be available


Event Cost

Single Event Tickets: $40

Sponsorship Packages

Click here to purchase Packages or Single Tickets

(WIBN Membership is not required)


Other Ways to Get Involved 

Interested in Donating to the Event

Click here to make a donation to the Cancer Take Down Event


Get Involved with the WIBN

The WIBN Delaware Chapter sincerely appreciates your support. If you'd like to help us in other ways, please use the links below.

Join or renew your membership with the WIBN Delaware Chapter for $50/yr


Event Cost

Single Event Tickets: $40

Sponsorship Packages

Click here to purchase Packages or Single Tickets

(WIBN Membership is not required)


Other Ways to Get Involved 

Interested in Donating to the Event

Click here to make a donation to the Cancer Take Down Event


Get Involved with the WIBN

The WIBN Delaware Chapter sincerely appreciates your support. If you'd like to help us in other ways, please use the links below.

Join or renew your membership with the WIBN Delaware Chapter for $50/yr