(Radio Iowa) — The state’s Big Four basketball coaches will gather in West Des Moines Friday night for the annual Coaches vs Cancer Gala. Basketball analyst Kevin Lehman serves as spokesman for the event which is now in its 12th year of raising money for the American Cancer Society.

Lehman says each if the schools has designated a Fan of the Year Honoree who has been impacted by cancer.

The event includes a cocktail reception, dinner as well as a silent and live auction.

Lehman says it is a chance to mingle with the coaches and their wives away from basketball.

The event will take place at the Ron Pearson Center at the Hy-Vee headquarters.