Cheers To Volunteers! – Jessica Dickson
Jessica Dickson has served as the chairman of the American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer Season Tipoff for the past three years. She has been on the committee for more than 10 years. Jessica’s dedication – and her passion – have been instrumental in making this event such a tremendous success.
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Coaches vs. Cancer: (Front row) Darcy Stewart, Dr. Stephanie Graff, Robin Levine, Jessica Dickson, and June Hinson (back row) Coach Kim Anderson, Jay Bilas, Coach Norm Stewart, Coach Gregg Marshall, Coach Bruce Weber, and Coach Kareem Richardson |
Also featured in the November 11, 2017 issue of The Independent
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