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Light-Up LED Pom Poms
Metallic streamers with LEDs built into the pom, a rechargeable pack, and one remote that changes the whole team’s color at once.
$145 USD per pair
For basketball programs, spirit coordinators and game-presentation staff staging a Coaches vs. Cancer® game: our LED pom poms switch the dance team and cheer squad to lavender by remote for a lights-down timeout, then back to team colours. Team pricing is $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs.
What should a program plan for a Coaches vs. Cancer game?
The coaches’ suits and sneakers are the headline; the spirit squad and dance team carry the lit moment, at a timeout or halftime with poms set to the night’s colour.
- Coaches wear sneakers with their suits, with Coaches vs. Cancer patches and lapel pins (source: Ohio Valley Conference).
- Programs share cancer-screening messages during the week.
- The game raises money for the American Cancer Society; coaches have raised over $179 million since 1993 (source: Hamilton College Athletics).
- The program began with pledges per three-point shot (source: University of Kentucky).
Which colour should the night use?
Coaches vs. Cancer covers all cancers. Lavender is the ribbon colour for cancers collectively (source: National Foundation for Cancer Research), so many programs light the night in lavender or purple; others use pink or their school colours. Agree one colour with your American Cancer Society contact, then use it everywhere: the crowd, the giveaways, the lighting and the performers.
How do you stage the timeout moment?
- Pick one timeout, usually the first media or official timeout of the second half.
- Dim the house lights with a spotlight on centre court.
- The dance team performs with poms switched to the night’s colour.
- The video board shows survivors from your community.
- Lights up as play resumes.
Arenas with a lighting system can run this as a cue; high school gyms can dim the main banks for 60 seconds with facilities staff.
What fundraising works at a basketball game?
| Idea | How it works |
|---|---|
| Pledges per three-pointer | Fans and sponsors pledge per made three |
| Sneaker auction | Coaches’ game-worn sneakers auctioned after the game |
| Gate donations | A share of admission goes to the cause |
| 50/50 raffle | Drawn at halftime |
| Sponsor match | A local business matches the night’s total |
Confirm with the American Cancer Society how the money is collected and reported.
Which giveaways work in an arena or gym?
- Light-up face stickers in the night’s colour, handed out at the doors and lit for the timeout moment.
- Custom ribbon-shaped stickers for a conference-wide night (1,000-unit minimum, quoted).
Custom LED face stickers in your school’s shape and colours start at a 1,000-unit order and are quoted. A University of Texas alumni VIP suite ordered 1,000 from us; see custom LED face stickers in bulk.
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Reusable, water-resistant LED face stickers that stay cool on your skin, with a replaceable coin battery.
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How many poms do the spirit squad and dance team need?
At our team rate of $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs:
| Group | Pairs | Cost at the team rate |
|---|---|---|
| Dance team of 12 | 14 | $1,680 |
| Cheer squad of 16 | 18 | $2,160 |
| Cheer and dance together, 28 | 30 | $3,600 |
Pair counts include two spares. One set covers every colour: team colours for the season, lavender or pink for awareness nights.
What is a planning timeline?
| When | What to lock in |
|---|---|
| Fall | Pick the game during Suits and Sneakers Week; contact the American Cancer Society; request quotes for giveaways and anything custom |
| Two weeks out | Survivors invited; timeout cue agreed with game presentation |
| Game week | Screening messages and pledge drive |
| Game night | Poms set to the night’s colour; stickers at the doors |
Send your game date when you ask for a quote and we will tell you plainly what fits.
Who runs what on the day?
| Role | Job |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Suits and sneakers, the program’s message |
| Spirit coordinator | Dance team and cheer moment |
| Game presentation | Lights, video board and the cue |
| Development or booster club | Pledges, auction and sponsors |
| American Cancer Society contact | Guidelines and reporting |
One cue sheet shared by the coach, the spirit coordinator and game presentation keeps the timeout moment inside the timeout.
How do you request a quote for a Coaches vs. Cancer game?
Email or DM us with the game date, the night’s colour, the squad and dance team size and expected attendance. We make our light-up products ourselves and will tell you plainly what fits your date. See team orders for how a group order works.
What do customers say about the LED Face Stickers [1 Set]?
The LED Face Stickers [1 Set] holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 171 customer reviews. A few of them, unedited:
“What a fun outfit addition! Will definitely be wearing these at all my upcoming shows! Someone was also wearing the same face stickers at an event I just went to and we immediately bonded over it... so they also help build community”
— Sabrina S.
“Second purchase from this company...LOVE! Although I have the stars, too, the rainbow is my favorite! Use it for St.Patty's, Pride, or just because you want to spread a little hope and happiness! Customer service is stellar! Will buy from again!”
— Tiffany S.
“Nicely packaged. Lights work. Can't wait to use!”
— Alyssa W.
Frequently asked questions
What is Coaches vs. Cancer?
A collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches, launched in 1993.
What is Suits and Sneakers Week?
Coaches vs. Cancer’s awareness week in late January, when coaches wear sneakers with their suits and Coaches vs. Cancer patches and pins. In 2026 it ran January 26 to February 1.
How much has Coaches vs. Cancer raised?
Over $179 million for the American Cancer Society since 1993.
What colour is used for a Coaches vs. Cancer game?
There is no single required colour. Lavender represents all cancers, and many programs use lavender, purple or pink.
What should the dance team do at a Coaches vs. Cancer game?
Perform at a dimmed timeout or halftime with poms switched to the night’s colour.
How much do light-up poms cost for a dance team?
Our team rate is $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs. A dance team of 12 with two spares is 14 pairs, or $1,680 at that rate.
See also: cancer awareness night ideas for every sport, lights-out intro ideas and halftime show ideas for arenas.
Sources: Ohio Valley Conference, Hamilton College Athletics, University of Kentucky, National Foundation for Cancer Research.
Dig Pink is a registered mark of The Side-Out Foundation and Coaches vs. Cancer a registered mark of the American Cancer Society; Hockey Fights Cancer is a program of the NHL and NHLPA. None is affiliated with Neon Cowboys.
Questions: info@neoncowboys.com.
