PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – As part of the University of Wisconsin men's basketball exhibition against UW-Platteville this October, Garding Against Cancer is hosting a fundraising event on Wednesday, September 17 inside Williams Fieldhouse and Bo Ryan Court in Platteville.
All proceeds from the event will stay in the area and support local cancer support organizations including Grant County Cancer Coalition, Iowa County Cancer Coalition, Southwest Health, and Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program. The evening will include heavy hors d' oeuvres, a program featuring Coaches Greg Gard and Jeff Gard, a silent auction, raffle, live entertainment, and an opportunity to support the Garding Against Cancer initiative.
Garding Against Cancer - Platteville
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
5:30-8:30pm
UW-Platteville | Williams Fieldhouse
For sponsorship opportunities and registration details please visit https://give.wiscmedicine.org/GACPlatteville or contact Heather Garrison; heather.garrison@supportuw.org
Since December 2016, the Garding Against Cancer initiative has raised more than $9 million for cancer research and patient care across Wisconsin. The goals of the initiative aim to make a difference in the lives of researchers, patients, and families throughout the state. Coach Greg Gard and his wife, Michelle, have hosted this event across the state, including at the seven other WIAC universities, with UW-Platteville being the final stop.
The October 29 exhibition inside the Kohl Center will mark the third all-time meeting between the Pioneers and Badgers, with the most recent contest occurring in 2016. Game time and ticket information for the exhibition will be announced later.
