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The 5th Annual Waeger C.U.P. is right around the corner!!!

The tournament is Sunday October 4, 2009 starting at 11:00 am at the Royal Oaks Golf Club in Lebanon, PA. Thanks to our sponsors and to everyone last year (over 120 golfers) for making it a huge success.

There are two ways to register for the golf tournament:

1) Fill out the form and mail it with a check to

NCCF
c/o Meg Rodgers
4858 Battery Lane #216
Bethesda, MD 20814

2) Pay by credit card by making an online donation by clicking the "DONATE" button on the left side of the page and send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your fourscome or sponsorship information.

This will be the first year that Dan will not be with us. He passed away March 16, 2009 after an almost four year fight with lung cancer. Dan's legacy lives on in the winning attitude he instilled in others by living his life to the fullest, accepting every challenge, never feeling sorry for himself and committing himself to making a difference in the cancer community. The National Collegiate Cancer Foundation is founded on the principles Dan embodied, and will continue his legacy by serving other young adult cancer survivors.

But the Waeger CUP was never about Dan's fight. It is about the 70,000+ young adults who get diagnosed with cancer every year. Cancer is the leading disease killer among 20-39 year-olds. Ssurvival rates for young adults have not increased since 1975. Young adults and adolescents continue to be challenged with countless issues specific to their demographic making them one of the most under-served populations of people affected by cancer. And of the 400 cancer organizations in the U.S., very few to none focus specifically on cancer survivorship issues faced by young adults. NCCF is committed to making a difference in the lives of young adult cancer survivors.

The proceeds from the Waeger CUP and your donations provide deserving young adults fighting cancer with $1,000 scholarships to stay in school! These students have displayed bravery, determination, and unwavering faith in their fight against cancer. Their winning attitudes are infectious and their stories are inspiring. We are in the process of reviewing our 2009/2010 scholarship recipients. Applications doubled this year, creating a bigger need to raise more money and awareness.

So this is where you come in- we need your help! We take all donations, big or small. We accept gift cards & other items for our auction and raffle. We can work with you to enable corporate gifts, and even matching donations. I know that the economy has hit everyone hard this year, but even the smallest of donations will go a long way.

On a personal note, I want to thank all of you for the support you gave Dan along his cancer journey, especially in the last months of his life. Since his death, I've been overwhelmed by the generosity you've shown me, and the comfort you've provided now that my partner in crime is no longer by my side. Although I miss Dan terribly, I continue to be so proud of the way he lived his life, and the impact he still makes on the cancer community. I am personally committed to ensuring that NCCF will live on, and I hope you all will join that effort. I will even continue to play golf, even though I am terrible and will probably vie for the Toilet Bowl trophy this year!

Thank you for all your support!!!

The application period for the 2009-2010 Scholarship Program is now closed.  Please check back in Spring 2010 for next year's application. 

About the NCCF Scholarship Program 

The National Collegiate Cancer Foundation was established to provide services and support to young adults whose lives have been impacted by cancer and who have continued with their education throughout treatment or after their treatment.  These $1,000 competitive awards will be judged based on the criteria listed below. 

All scholarships are one time awards. Previous awardees are encouraged to apply each year that awards are offered. However, they must submit a new application each year.

Eligibility:          Applicants must meet the all of the following requirements:

Criteria:            Applicants will be evaluated based on six criteria:

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The fifth annual Waeger CUP will be held Sunday October 4, 2009 at 11 am at the Royal Oaks Golf Club in Lebanon, PA.

For more information, please contact NCCF at 240-515-6262 or Mike Caporaletti at 717-274-2212. Or, email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

We are looking forward to a great event and celebrating the life of Dan Waeger who passed away March 16, 2009 after a four year battle with lung cancer.

No donation is too small! Please see the attached brochure for registration information & sponsorship opportunities.

To register:

1) Complete an online donation and send your foursome information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or

2) Complete the registration section in the brochure and mail to NCCF c/o Meghan Rodgers, 4858 Battery Lane #216, Bethesda, MD 20814

Look forward to seeing you October 4th!

On Thursday Dec 4, 2008, Dan Waeger visited the Bullis School in Potomac, MD to share his survivorship story. He encouraged the students to make the most of each day and approach life with a winning attitude, saying "If all of us in this room don't get up every day thinking that we can do it, that we can succeed, that we can pass that test, that we can get an A in class that may not be our specialty, that we believe that we're going to get a hit or score the game winning goal...we don't deserve to get up there in the first place. Don't just be good at something, challenge yourself to be great."

It is with great pride that NCCF announces its 2008-2009 Scholarship winners! These 11 young adult survivors embody the winning attitude that NCCF was founded on, and their attitude and determination are an inspiration. Being diagnosed with cancer is a terrible hand to be dealt, but their ability to display a positive attitude through one of the most trying times of their lives is even more remarkable.

The National Collegiate Cancer Foundation was established to provide services and support to young adults whose lives have been impacted by cancer and who have continued with their education throughout treatment or after their treatment. Based in the generosity of our donors, we were able to award 11 $1,000 awards this year.

To learn more about our Scholarship winners, please visit the link below

2008 NCCF Scholarship Winners