The V Foundation for Cancer Research Announces Recipients for the 2026 Breaking Barriers in Cancer Research Grant Award
$11.2 million in funding awarded to 14 exceptional researchers
“Foundation-Supported Research Is Crucial”
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The V Foundation for Cancer Research and ESPN Announce Return of Annual ESPYS Week Charity Radio Auction
Two online auctions, including new eBay Live auction broadcast, to fund innovative cancer research
WNBA Legends Unite Sports, Culture and Community in Support of the V Foundation for 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.
Hockey Fights Cancer™ Surpasses $53 Million Raised All-Time
Over $9.1 Million Throughout the 2025-26 NHL Season
Next Generation of Leaders Accelerate Victory Over Cancer® with $280,000 Raised at Victory Gala in NYC
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.
The V Foundation for Cancer Research Announces New Cohort of Translational Grant Recipients
Twenty-five exceptional researchers awarded $23 million in funding to advance laboratory breakthroughs into early-phase clinical trials.
The 21st Annual Dick Vitale Gala Announces Over $120 Million Raised For The V Foundation’s Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund
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.
Voices for Victory Celebrates 10 Years Supporting the V Foundation for Cancer Research’s Mission
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.
Inaugural V Foundation for Cancer Research Phoenix Epicurean Raises Over $1.1 Million for Game-Changing 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.
Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Secures Major Commitment for Pediatric Cancer Research, Unlocking $4 Million Impact
WOKC and the V Foundation for Cancer Research Partner to Eradicate Pediatric Cancer
Cancer Vaccine Coalition Commits $1 Million to Try to Stop Breast Cancer Recurrence—Before It Starts
Clinical trial will use blood tests to detect cellular evidence of cancer—and a therapeutic vaccine to try to stop it
5th Anniversary V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean Raises $3.5M to Fund Breakthrough Cancer Research
Healdsburg, CA (March 30, 2026) – The 5th Anniversary V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean announced over $3.5 million was raised to accelerate lifesaving cancer research. Held March 26–29, the event brought together Sonoma County’s most renowned chefs, wineries, and passionate supporters for a weekend of impact, with 100% of event proceeds going directly into the labs of top scientists at prominent cancer centers nationwide. Since its debut in 2022, Sonoma Epicurean has raised nearly $17 million.