Community Caring

Oklahoma State University has participated in the Coaches vs Cancer program for 11 years. The committee is comprised of volunteers from both the OSU campus and the Stillwater community, and the sole purpose is to raise money on behalf of the men’s and women’s basketball teams to aid in the fight against cancer.

Money is raised through Corporate Sponsorships, student organizations, and donations by OSU fans at Cowboy and Cowgirl basketball games. Typically, fans are asked to donate money per 3-point shot made by the men and/or women during the year. The OSU Coaches vs Cancer campaign has also generated significant dollars through the sale of promotional items. Past items have included Coach Eddie Sutton’s “Scowl on a Stick” and the DefenseDedicationDiscipline orange wristbands.

In 2004-2005, the OSU committee raised $147,000 in monetary donations. When donated services are added, the total was $214,000, making it a record shattering year for the campaign. Although the campaign experienced much success, there is still much work to be done to find a cure.

OSU Coaches vs. Cancer Website

United Way

Support the United Way and be involved in making a difference for Stillwater residents. If you want to know more check in with the OSU United Way website today!

OSU United Way

HARVEST II FOOD DRIVE

Help less fortunate families in the Stillwater area by donating to the Harvest II Food Drive. This yearly event collects approximately 80,000lbs of food. The items are distributed amongst agencies in Stillwater and Perkins including Domestic Violence Shelter, Operation Christmas, Payne County Youth Shelter, Salvation Army and others.

The Stillwater drive started in the basement of the Stillwater Medical Center and collected 3,000lbs of food in 1988.

Harvest II is looking for non-perishable food items including canned meat, dry food, canned fruit, soups, etc.

Pick up spots are throughout campus and you are encouraged to participate.

This is OSU's opportunity to support the less fortunate in Stillwater by donating food items to CAN OU. Food items donated to CAN OU will be donated to Harvest II, a community wide program to help support local agencies. Watch here to find out where and when to bring your donation to one of the campus wide drop spots and help a needy family.