Category: Press Releases

The V Foundation Reaches $1 Million Match, Announces Over $2 Million Raised For Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

A Team Effort for Victory Over Cancer® With Funds Raised from Individual Donors, WWE and Titus O’Neil, First Watch Restaurants and a $1 Million Match from Mark and Cindy Pentecost Cary, N.C. [September 30, 2022] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is proud to announce that during September’s Pediatric […]

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The V Foundation Announces September Fundraising Initiatives for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

Events and Partnerships Support Childhood Cancer Research through Dick Vitale Fund Cary, N.C. [September 7, 2022] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, announces a lineup of fundraising initiatives to recognize September’s Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. The V Foundation has awarded nearly $60 million in research grants through the Dick […]

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The V Foundation Names Dr. Susanna F. Greer as Chief Scientific Officer

The V Foundation Names Dr. Susanna F. Greer as Chief Scientific Officer

Cary, N.C. [May 24, 2022] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to welcome Susanna F. Greer, Ph.D., to its executive team as chief scientific officer. In her new position, Greer will advance the Foundation’s funding of cutting-edge research. She’ll work with the V Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Committee […]

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V Foundation Announces 2019 V Scholar Summit

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce the fourth annual V Scholar Summit was held April 30 through May 1, 2019 in Rochester, Minn. The two-day summit included hands-on training with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, informative sessions with experts and scientific advisors, Q&A sessions and collaboration with other […]

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V Foundation and Dick Vitale receive $500,000 donation for pediatric cancer research from the Tom Gores Family Foundation

Sarasota, FL [April 19, 2022] – The Tom Gores Family Foundation bestowed a major gift of $500,000 to the V Foundation for Cancer Research, to be directed to the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund. The V Foundation is one of the nation’s leading cancer research funding organizations. The donation will fund critically needed pediatric […]

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Seventh Annual Virginia Vine Weekend Raises Nearly $900,000 for V Foundation for Cancer Research

Proceeds to Fund Early Detection Cancer Research in Virginia and Nationwide Cary, N.C. [April 11, 2022] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, raised nearly $900,000 at its seventh annual Virginia Vine wine event this past weekend, bringing the event’s overall fundraising total to more than $3.7 million. Proceeds from […]

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V Foundation Raises $2.4 Million for Cancer Research at the Inaugural Sonoma Epicurean

Cary, N.C. [April 4, 2022] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research raised over $2.4 million at the inaugural Sonoma Epicurean weekend, held March 31 – April 3 in Sonoma County’s renowned wine country. A signature series of events, Sonoma Epicurean featured curated experiences with award-winning chefs, local artisans, and world-class vintners with a focus […]

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