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Coach K To Speak At Fundraiser in Deerfield

Legendary hoops coach will give keynote address at Renee Israel Foundation's annual fundraiser in September.

Legendary basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has the most wins in men’s college history and five NCAA titles, will speak at the annual fundraiser for The Renee Israel Foundation in Deerfield this September.

Krzyzewski will serve as the keynote speaker for the September 10 event at Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1558 Wilmot Road, which will include cocktails and stadium snacks. The iconic basketball coach will deliver a captivating speech on career highlights and team values.

All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University Hospital to continue the fight against breast cancer.

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Tickets for the event are $100 and can be purchased at www.reneeisraelfoundation.com

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