Following the birth of her second daughter, Shari McKinney was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. She faced the diagnosis head on and today, alongside her family, continues to help raise awareness of this disease.
 
Her husband Gavin, head coach of the Chattanooga Mocs women's soccer team, was named an ambassador in the American Cancer Society "Men Wear Pink" campaign and is raising funds for, and awareness of, the fight against breast cancer.
 
Why I Wear Pink
"First, I am honored to support the American Cancer Society and to be a part of an amazing campaign such as Men Wear Pink.  Furthering breast cancer awareness and research is something that can have a positive impact on so many individuals. The cause is very personal for my family as my wife, Shari, was diagnosed with and fought breast cancer in 2018.  She, like so many others, faced it head on and had amazing doctors and nurses to help her along the way.  As a family, we will do whatever we can to help spread the word and raise money for this important cause."
 
To support Coach McKinney in this campaign, click the link HERE to make a donation to the American Cancer Society and the "Men Wear Pink" campaign.
 
Men Wear Pink of Chattanooga has raised more than $32,000 so far this year with a goal of $200,000 and is currently fourth nationwide. Last year's campaign raised $209,000.
 
The Power of Pink
Campaign Ambassadors across the nation are stepping up and using the power of wearing pink to raise funds and draw attention to the breast cancer fight. In fact, every dollar raised helps the American Cancer Society save more lives from breast cancer through early detection and prevention, breakthrough breast cancer discovery and research, and lifesaving patient support.
 
Men Wear Pink

• Breast cancer affects everyone and Men Wear Pink is a group of community leaders dedicated to raising awareness and money to support the saving of more lives than ever from breast cancer.
• Men Wear Pink has raised more than $40 million and the money goes towards a 24/7 helpline for answers and support, provide early detection and prevention, breakthrough breast cancer discovery and research, and lifesaving patient support.
• The campaign began in Jackson, Tenn., in 2013.
• The 2022 campaign saw more than 2,300 Ambassadors, 120 campaigns, and more than $11 million dollars raised nationwide.