Category: Press Releases

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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Seventh Annual Virginia Vine Charity Weekend to Benefit Early Detection Cancer Research

Jamie Valvano to Present Inaugural Visionary Vine Award to Washington Nationals Owner Mark Lerner  Cary, N.C. [March 10, 2022] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research’s seventh annual Virginia Vine fundraising event is set to take place from April 8-10, 2022 in Middleburg, Virginia. The weekend’s schedule of events includes a ‘Wine|Country: Nashville Comes to […]

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Virginia Vine Raises More Than $250,000 for Cancer Research

Virginia Vine Raises More Than $250,000 for Cancer Research

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, announces the third annual Virginia Vine event raised more than $250,000 to help achieve victory over cancer.  The sold-out gala was held at Boxwood Estate Winery on April 8 and hosted by Joe Theismann, former quarterback of the Super Bowl XVII Champion Washington Redskins, […]

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