Category: Press Releases

The V Foundation Recognizes Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

The V Foundation Recognizes Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, one of the nation’s leading cancer research funding organizations, is pleased to observe Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month this September.  Since its inception, The V Foundation has awarded nearly $20 million in pediatric cancer research grants, including almost $5 million in 2015, and the Foundation is expected to increase its contributions […]

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$5.2 Million Raised for Cancer Research Including $2 Million for Prostate Cancer Research at 18th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration

$5.2 Million Raised for Cancer Research Including $2 Million for Prostate Cancer Research at 18th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration

The V Foundation for Cancer Research’s annual fundraiser, The V Wine Celebration, garnered more than $5 million for cancer research August 4-7. With a $500,000 matching grant from the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the total included more than $2 million in “fund-a-need” donations to support prostate cancer research. Hosted by CBS and HBO sports commentator and […]

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Dick Vitale and The V Foundation Establish Pediatric Cancer Research Grant in Memory of John Saunders

Dick Vitale and The V Foundation Establish Pediatric Cancer Research Grant in Memory of John Saunders

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, one of the nation’s leading cancer research funding organizations, and ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster Dick Vitale are honored to announce a pediatric cancer research grant in memory of John Saunders, one of ESPN’s most visible and versatile commentators.  Together, Vitale and Saunders were founding members of The V […]

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The V Foundation Announces Partnership with NetOne Recruiter to Raise Money for Cancer Research

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce a partnership with NetOne Recruiter to support critical cancer research. NetOne Recruiter, a digital recruiting company, will donate 1% of gross sales to the V Foundation through December 31, 2021. “The V Foundation is building a presence in the digital […]

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The American Cornhole League, Johnsonville Team Up to Raise $100,000 for the V Foundation for Cancer Research

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, announces the American Cornhole League (ACL) and Johnsonville are teaming up to raise $100,000 for the Robin Roberts Cancer Thrivership Fund with their #TrickShotsForGood challenge. There are 17 million cancer survivors in the U.S., and that number is expected to grow. The Robin Roberts […]

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Third Annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer Postponed to September

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, announced the third annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer presented by Braswell Family Farms, a one-day charity cycling event, previously scheduled for May, will take place on September 5, 2020. The event was postponed to ensure the health and safety of riders, volunteers and […]

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The V Foundation Announces March Fundraising Initiatives for Cancer Research

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is thrilled to announce fundraising initiatives to coincide with March college basketball tournaments. V Foundation partners, including Constellation Brands, Applebee’s Mid-Atlantic and Delta Chi Fraternity, will offer opportunities for supporters to help fund the nation’s most innovative cancer research. “March is truly a time […]

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$29 Million Awarded by the V Foundation in 2019; All-Time Grant Total More Than $250 Million

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, announces awarding $29 million for cutting-edge cancer research in 2019. The total grant funding by the Foundation is now more than $250 million. The highly competitive grant-making process is overseen by the V Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Committee, made up of world-class researchers from leading […]

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ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas, ESPN “SportsCenter” Co-Anchor Sage Steele to Join the V Foundation’s Board of Directors

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce Jay Bilas and Sage Steele have been named as the newest members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Bilas, a lawyer and college basketball analyst, has been with ESPN since 1995 in multiple roles, including co-host of “College GameDay.” Steele […]

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