Dick Vitale Continues as Champion of Research for Childhood Cancers CARY, NC (February 4, 2021) – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is proud to announce it awarded over $5 million in 2020, and nearly $55 million to date, for pediatric cancer research through the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Fund. […]
All-Time Grant Total More Than $260 Million CARY, NC (January 28, 2021) – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, announces $10.3 million in grant funding for 2020. It was a year unlike any other, and that was reflected in the composition of the 42 grants awarded. Of significance, three Abeloff […]
Two New Board Members and New Board Chair Kick Off 2021 The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, welcomes Matt Hong and Clark Kinlin to the Foundation’s Board of Directors and announces current board member Evan Goldberg as the new Board Chair. Goldberg will fill the role previously held by Steve […]
Research to Benefit Both Human and Canine Cancer Patients The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, has awarded three Comparative Oncology Research Consortium (CORC) grants of $500,000 each. The grants will fund cutting-edge canine comparative oncology research, a field of study designed to explore similarities and differences between human and canine […]
Susan Braun to retire from role in January 2021 The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, welcomes Shane Jacobson as the new chief executive officer upon the retirement of Susan Braun in January 2021. Jacobson, currently president and CEO of the University of Vermont Foundation (UVM), brings with him two decades […]
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, alongside founding partner ESPN, announce Alpha Phi Alpha will drive awareness and support for the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund. The fundraising initiative kicks off on December 4, the anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha’s founding, and it wraps up on January 4, 2021, […]
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, will host the 14th annual V Week for Cancer Research across ESPN platforms from December 1-12. Launching on #GivingTuesday, V Week highlights the importance of cancer research and encourages supporters to donate to the V Foundation. This year’s goal is to raise $100,000 on […]
Highest Possible Rating Puts Organization in Top 2% of Charities Evaluated The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, received its 10th consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest evaluator of charities. A 4-star rating is the highest possible assessment awarded and is calculated using key indicators of financial health, accountability […]
‘Passion 4 Pediatrics’ Virtual Experience Smashes Dick Vitale Fundraising Record The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, and ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster Dick Vitale announce the 15th Annual Dick Vitale Gala, “Passion 4 Pediatrics,” in conjunction with Vitale’s year-round fundraising, raised more than $7 million for pediatric cancer research. The virtual […]
ESPN’s 2016 Jimmy V Week for Cancer Research celebrated its 10th year and set a new record, raising more than $3.8 million for the V Foundation for Cancer Research – more than $600,000 over last year’s total. This year’s campaign ran from Nov. 30-Dec. 9. Over the past 10 years, Jimmy V Week fundraising totals […]
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is observing Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month this September. Since its inception, the V Foundation has awarded $30 million in pediatric cancer research grants. Just four percent of federal cancer research funding is dedicated to pediatric cancer. With the help of partners, the V Foundation […]
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce details regarding the 12th annual V Week for Cancer Research, November 27 thru December 8 across all ESPN platforms, with additional programming and highlights continuing throughout the month. V Week will encourage supporters to donate to the V Foundation through […]
