V Foundation

The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach and ESPN commentator. The V Foundation has funded nearly $290 million in game-changing cancer research grants nationwide through a competitive process strictly supervised by a world-class Scientific Advisory Committee. Because the V Foundation has an endowment to cover administrative expenses, 100% of direct donations is awarded to cancer research and programs. The V team is committed to accelerating Victory Over Cancer®. To learn more, visit v.org.

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The V Foundation Announces 16th Annual V Week for Cancer Research with Founding Partner ESPN

December 01, 2022

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V Week’s “Help Cancer Research Win” Theme is Supported Through Key Activations and Events Using the Power of Sport to Accelerate Victory Over Cancer®

‘Dribble for Victory Over Cancer’ Event Series Partners with Top University Basketball Programs to Take Down Pediatric Cancer

November 17, 2022

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The V Foundation and Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Raised Over $300,000 for Groundbreaking Pediatric Cancer Research by Expanding National Event Series to New University Campuses

The V Foundation Awards Nearly $27 Million in Cancer Research Grants During its 2022 Fiscal Year, Bringing Total Granted to Over $310 Million

November 16, 2022

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101 Grants Funded to Accelerate Victory Over Cancer®

Bristol Myers Squibb Employees Raise Over $1 Million While Completing Nearly 3,000 Mile Cross-Country Bike Relay

November 02, 2022

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The Annual Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride from the Oregon Coast to the New Jersey Shore Benefits the V Foundation for Cancer Research

The V Foundation Reaches $1 Million Match, Announces Over $2 Million Raised For Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

September 30, 2022

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A Team Effort for Victory Over Cancer® With Funds Raised from Individual Donors, WWE and Titus O’Neil, First Watch Restaurants and a $1 Million Match from Mark and Cindy Pentecost

The V Foundation Announces September Fundraising Initiatives for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

September 19, 2022

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Events and Partnerships Support Childhood Cancer Research through Dick Vitale Fund

Dolphins Challenge Cancer Partners with the V Foundation to Announce a $5M Commitment in Support of Cancer Research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

February 16, 2022

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V Foundation’s 5-year partnership will support the DCC's $75M commitment to Sylvester.

Texas Longhorn Basketball Star Andrew Jones Announces Plan to Utilize NIL to Raise Money for Cancer Research

January 28, 2022

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Andrew Jones, Texas Longhorn Basketball star and cancer survivor has announced that he will be utilizing his NIL (name, image and likeness) earnings to raise money for cancer research.

The V Foundation and Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Launch ‘Dribble for Victory Over Cancer’

August 05, 2021

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Basketball Program Unites Universities and Communities to End Childhood Cancer Through Vitale Pediatric Fund

Sixth Annual Virginia Vine Charity Auction Goes Virtual and Raises Record-Breaking $1 Million

April 27, 2021

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Funds Raised Support Groundbreaking Research Projects in Virginia and Nationwide

Never Ever Give Up: Dick Vitale's Passion for Fighting Pediatric Cancer

July 22, 2020

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The V Foundation is set to host its annual Dick Vitale Gala on Sept. 4, 2020, virtually, to help raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer.

Dick Vitale: Working Toward Victory Over Pediatric Cancer

May 07, 2020

Podcast

In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale on his passion as a longtime champion to achieve victory over cancer.

$29 Million Awards by the V Foundation in 2019; All-Time Grant Total More Than $250 Million

February 05, 2020

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Top Translational Grants Named for Former CEO Nick Valvano, Former Scientific Advisory Committee Chair Dr. Robert Bast.

The V Foundation for Cancer Research to Launch

January 25, 2020

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The American Kennel Club Donates $25,000 to Support Canine Comparative Oncology Through the V Foundation.

4th Annual 'Scott Hamilton and Friends' Benefits The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation for Funding Cancer Research with Partial Proceeds Benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research

November 22, 2019

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The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton will return to the ice on November 24 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN for the fourth annual ‘Scott Hamilton & Friends.'

The V Foundation, ESPN Announce Sixth Annual ESPY Week A Tremendous Success

July 16, 2019

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The V Foundation announces multiple initiatives that contribute to ESPY Week fundraising success.

Second Annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer Raises More Than $230,000 for Cancer Research

May 23, 2019

Article

Funds raised by the V Foundation for Cancer Research’s Victory Ride to Cure Cancer benefit cancer research in North Carolina and beyond.

V Foundation Announces Translational Grant Awarded in Partnership with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation

May 21, 2019

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$600,000 grant awarded over three years at Boston Children’s Hospital.

V Foundation Event Raises Over $4 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research

May 13, 2019

Article

The V Foundation for Cancer Research and ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster Dick Vitale are pleased to announce the 14th Annual Dick Vitale Gala raised more than $4.3 million for pediatric cancer research.

The V Foundation Announces #MatchforTyler

May 06, 2019

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A generous donor will match every donation up to $100,000 to the Tyler Trent Fund.

Virginia Vine Nets Nearly $500,000 for Cancer Research

May 06, 2019

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Funds raised to support cancer research in Virginia, nationwide.

The V Foundation's Victory Ride to Cure Cancer Announces Braswell Family Farms as Presenting Partner

March 19, 2019

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Fourth-generation, family-owned egg and feed farm joins local cycling event to achieve Victory Over Cancer®.

V Foundation's Team V Impresses at United Airlines NYC Half Marathon

March 19, 2019

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Team V raises thousands to support cancer research.

The V Foundation Announces March Fundraising Initiatives for Cancer Research

March 05, 2019

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Partnerships to Coincide with NCAA Basketball Tournaments

Chris Fowler, Avery Johnson and Dabo Swinney to be Honored at 14th Annual Dick Vitale Gala

February 18, 2019

Article

Event to Fund Cutting-Edge Pediatric Cancer Research

The V Foundation Announces Partnership with SAGERSTRONG Foundation to Fund Cancer Research in Memory of Craig Sager

January 31, 2019

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$200,000 V Scholar Grant Awarded for Research Related to Blood Cancers

The V Foundation Announces $25 Million Awarded in 2018 to Help Achieve Victory Over Cancer

January 28, 2019

Article

Total of $225 Million Awarded for Cancer Research

Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer Riders Raise Nearly $700,000 that will go to Help Achieve Victory Over Cancer

December 10, 2018

Article

Funding cutting-edge research for all forms of cancer Funds Matched by Bristol-Myers Squibb for a Total of $1.3 Million to be used for Breakthrough Cancer Research

The V Foundation Announces Canine Comparative Oncology Grant Program

October 25, 2018

Article

The V Foundation Continues Collaboration with Kansas City Chiefs and The University of Kansas Health System to Achieve Victory Over Cancer

October 09, 2018

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Grant to Be Funded by the V Foundation to Early Career Investigator at The University of Kansas Cancer Center

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