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V Foundation for Cancer Research Appoints Clark Kinlin Interim CEO as Shane Jacobson Joins American Cancer Society
July 22, 2025 Press Releases

V Foundation for Cancer Research Appoints Clark Kinlin Interim CEO as Shane Jacobson Joins American Cancer Society

Cary, N.C. (July 22, 2025) – The V Foundation for Cancer Research today announced that Clark Kinlin has been appointed Interim CEO by its Board of Directors as current CEO Shane Jacobson joins the American Cancer Society to become its CEO. Kinlin has served on the V Foundation Board of Directors for over four years, and the retired President of Corning Optical Communications has deep knowledge of the organization, its operation, and strategic goals. Kinlin will serve as Interim CEO as the V Foundation Board of Directors conducts a nationwide search for its new CEO.

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Hockey Fights Cancer™ Raises $8.2 Million During 2024-25 Season
June 4, 2025 Partners, Press Releases

Hockey Fights Cancer™ Raises $8.2 Million During 2024-25 Season

EDMONTON/NEW YORK/TORONTO (June 4, 2025): The National Hockey League (NHL), National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), and the V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated charity dedicated to funding innovative cancer research, are proud to announce that $8.2 million was raised during the 2024-25 season, which is double the amount from the previous year, for Hockey Fights Cancer™ powered by the V Foundation presented by AstraZeneca.

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Game-Changing Collaboration Will Accelerate Cancer Vaccines
May 9, 2025 Partners, Press Releases

Game-Changing Collaboration Will Accelerate Cancer Vaccines

Cary, NC (May 9, 2025) – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer charity, announced an exciting partnership with Cancer Vaccine Coalition (CVC), a groundbreaking non-profit focused on advancing cancer vaccines. The partnership will fund clinical trials for therapeutic breast cancer vaccines, which are emerging as an innovative and targeted treatment option.

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The V Foundation for Cancer Research’s “Team V” Exceeds $540,000 Fundraising Milestone in 2024
February 5, 2025 Press Releases

The V Foundation for Cancer Research’s “Team V” Exceeds $540,000 Fundraising Milestone in 2024

Cary, NC (February 5, 2025) The V Foundation for Cancer Research celebrated a fundraising milestone in 2024, achieving over $540,000 raised in a single year from its “Team V” endurance sports program. These funds will benefit lifesaving cancer research at top institutions across North America. This brings Team V’s total to $4.8 million raised since its start in 2014 through endurance sports events such as Abbott World Marathon Majors, triathlons, and other races around the nation.

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The V Foundation for Cancer Research, Emergency Technical Decon, and Emergent Launch Groundbreaking “Turnout for Firefighters Cancer Research Fund”
January 22, 2025 Press Releases

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, Emergency Technical Decon, and Emergent Launch Groundbreaking “Turnout for Firefighters Cancer Research Fund”

[Cary, NC] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, in partnership with Emergency Technical Decon (ETD) and Emergent, proudly announce the official launch of the Turnout for Firefighters Cancer Research Fund on January 22, 2025, coinciding with Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. This initiative is dedicated to addressing the increased cancer risk firefighters face due to carcinogen exposure in the line of duty.

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