The V Foundation for Cancer Research Announces 2026 Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund Grantees
18 scientists across the U.S. and Canada will receive $16.2 million to drive breakthroughs in childhood cancer
18 scientists across the U.S. and Canada will receive $16.2 million to drive breakthroughs in childhood cancer
CARY, NC (August 18, 2026) – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, announced it has reached a historic milestone of over $500 million awarded in cancer research grants. These funds support innovative scientists who are driving critical advancements that save lives and accelerate Victory Over Cancer.
NAPA VALLEY, CA (August 3, 2026) – The V Foundation for Cancer Research announced that its 28th Annual Wine Celebration, held July 30–August 2 in Napa Valley, raised nearly $7 million to advance lifesaving cancer research. Since its start in 1999, the signature event has generated more than $188 million in support of the V Foundation’s mission to accelerate Victory Over Cancer.
$11.2 million in funding awarded to 14 exceptional researchers
Two online auctions, including new eBay Live auction broadcast, to fund innovative cancer research
Chicago, IL (June 23, 2026) – WNBA legends are uniting on July 23 at avec River North in Chicago in advance of the 30th Annual WNBA All-Star Weekend for “Full Court Press: Legends,” a powerful series of events. The focus of this curated lineup is to bring together athletes, media leaders, cultural voices and fans in celebration of women’s basketball while supporting the V Foundation for Cancer Research and its mission to achieve Victory Over Cancer® and save lives.
Over $9.1 Million Throughout the 2025-26 NHL Season
NEW YORK, NY (May 21, 2026) – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, announced that more than $280,000 was raised at the 4th Annual Victory Gala. The event was hosted by its NextGen Committee, a community of emerging leaders dedicated to inspiring a new wave of supporters to fund game-changing research. Held at Gotham Hall in New York City, the gala brought together hundreds of young professionals to accelerate Victory Over Cancer® and save lives.
Twenty-five exceptional researchers awarded $23 million in funding to advance laboratory breakthroughs into early-phase clinical trials.
Sarasota, FL – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, and ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster Dick Vitale announced at the 21st Annual Dick Vitale Gala that over $120 million has been raised for the V Foundation’s Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund since the Gala’s inception.
PLANTSVILLE, Conn. (April 27, 2026) – Find A Cure Together (FACT), a Connecticut based nonprofit dedicated to funding innovative cancer research, proudly celebrated its 10th Annual Voices for Victory Dinner Monday, April 20, raising over $80,000 to advance lifesaving research in partnership with the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
PHOENIX, AZ (April 27, 2026) The V Foundation for Cancer Research celebrated its inaugural V Foundation for Cancer Research Phoenix Epicurean, a two-day experience held April 24–25 that raised more than $1.1 million to fund lifesaving cancer research. The weekend showcased extraordinary culinary talent, world-class wines, and many of Phoenix’s luxury venues, but the true focus was uniting attendees with a shared mission: accelerate Victory Over Cancer® and save lives.