Ambassadors

As V Foundation Ambassadors, a distinguished group of athletes, entertainers and celebrities proudly stand with the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Carrying the inspiring "Don’t Give Up . . . Don't Ever Give Up!"® spirit of the late Jim Valvano, these Ambassadors are fiercely passionate about accelerating game-changing cancer research.

Buster Posey – Retired MLB Catcher

Russell Wilson and Ciara – NFL Quarterback, Entertainer/Businesswoman

Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski – Retired Hall of Fame Coach

Jay Bilas – ESPN Analyst

Dick Vitale – ESPN Analyst

Dave Coulier – Actor/Comedian, non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Thriver

Thaddeus Bullard – Retired WWE Superstar

Jeanette Lee – Professional Pool Player

Trea Turner – MLB Shortstop

Josh Paschal – NFL Defensive Back, Melanoma Thriver

Kelee Ringo – NFL Defensive Back

Katie Schumacher-Cawley – Penn State Women’s Volleyball Coach, Breast Cancer Thriver

Chaunte Lowe – Former Olympic Medalist, Breast Cancer Thriver

Josh Manson – NHL Defenseman, Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

“Sudsie” Maharaj – NHL Goalie Coach, Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

Boone Jenner – NHL Centre, Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

Jeremy Swayman – NHL Goaltender, Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

Marcus Foligno – NHL Winger, Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

Nick Foligno – NHL Winger, Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

Eddie Olczyk – NHL Broadcaster, Hockey Fights Cancer Champion, Colon Cancer Thriver

Harry Hudson – Singer/Songwriter, Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

Mario Ferraro – NHL Defenseman, Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

Elliotte Friedman – NHL Journalist & Broadcaster (Sportsnet), Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

Dakota Joshua – NHL Forward, Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

Sarah Nurse – PWHL Forward, Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

Matthew Schaefer – NHL Defenseman, Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

Featured Stories

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Meet Thaddeus: Superstar. Ambassador. Father. Philanthropist. Fighter. Human.

Thaddeus Bullard, aka WWE Superstar and WWE Global Ambassador Titus O’Neil, has been dubbed one of the most philanthropic WWE Superstars ever.

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The Black Widow: V Foundation Ambassador Jeanette Lee
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Kelee Ringo: Passionate for Cancer Research in Honor of His Mom
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The Turner’s Passion for Pediatric Cancer Research
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Video & Podcasts
Childhood Cancer: Ciara Speaks on the Importance of Pediatric Cancer Research Funding
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