Category: Press Releases

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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An ‘Evening with Robin Roberts’ Raises More Than $700,000 for Survivorship Research Funded by the V Foundation

An ‘Evening with Robin Roberts’ Raises More Than $700,000 for Survivorship Research Funded by the V Foundation

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated research charity, is excited to announce the third annual Evening with Robin Roberts raised more than $700,000 for the Robin Roberts Thrivership Fund to support cancer survivorship research. The intimate event was held at Bay Room in New York City on December 9 and included a cocktail […]

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4th Annual ‘Scott Hamilton and Friends’ Benefits The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation for Funding Cancer Research with Partial Proceeds Benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research

4th Annual ‘Scott Hamilton and Friends’ Benefits The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation for Funding Cancer Research with Partial Proceeds Benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton will return to the ice on November 24 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN for the fourth annual ‘Scott Hamilton & Friends.’  On Sunday, the biggest names in figure skating will perform to songs performed […]

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