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