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. Since 1993, the Foundation has funded more than $200 million in cancer research grants nationwide. Event proceeds benefit cancer research funded by the V Foundation. The Foundation awards peer-reviewed grants through a competitive awards process strictly supervised by a Scientific Advisory Committee.

Latest from V Foundation

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

April 27, 2021

Article

Funds Raised Support Groundbreaking Research Projects in Virginia and Nationwide

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

Article

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

Article

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

Article

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

Article

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