NCCF was founded by Dan Waeger in 2005 shortly after he was diagnosed with cancer.  For the first 10 months of Dan’s treatment, the origin of his cancer was unknown and thus designated as Cancer of Unknown Primary (C.U.P.).  For these reasons, the tournament is named the Waeger CUP.

Dan’s diagnosis was ultimately changed to lung cancer.  He battled the disease for almost 4 years before passing away March 16, 2009.  Through his example, he challenged others to be active in their own lives - to be proactive, to be a participant, to be accountable, and to be willing to make a meaningful difference in the world.  Dan’s legacy will live on through NCCF and the Waeger CUP.