In memory of our friend RD
The V Foundation for Cancer Research Invests $60 Million in Lifesaving Research in Record-Setting Year
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V Foundation Events
Do Not Give Up – Peiffer River Beach
End of camp season with friends, music, and food. Gathering together to fight against cancer.
Kickin’ Cancers Ass Bash 3
Pig roast and raffles with family and friends.
Dick Vitale Gala
Save the Date
The 21st Annual Dick Vitale Gala will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026 in Sarasota Florida. Florida. The event will feature these 2026 Honorees:
- Geno Auriemma, 12-Time National Champion, UConn Women’s Basketball Head Coach
- Katie Couric, Award-Winning Journalist, Founder of Katie Couric Media
- Kelvin Sampson, University of Houston Men’s Basketball Head Coach
- Jamie Valvano, Cancer Survivor, John Saunders Courage Award Honoree
- Tom Izzo, National Champion, Michigan State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Dick Vitale Spirit Award Honoree
ESPN SportsCenter Anchor Kevin Negandhi will once again emcee the Gala.
The Dick Vitale Gala is organized by Mary Kenealy Events
Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k
We are hosting a 5k/10k to be held on NC State’s Main campus to start and end at Reynold’s Coliseum. The goal is to highlight the V Foundation, Jimmy V’s legacy at NC State, and cancer research in general. It will be hosted by our Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
2025 Gerry Cillo Memorial Tournament
Our mission is to honor and celebrate the life of Gerry Cillo, with the vision to raise money for cancer research with the hope that one day a cure for cancer will be found.
Phoenix Epicurean
Phoenix, AZ
In Phoenix, unity fuels impact. The V Foundation for Cancer Research Phoenix Epicurean is a unique signature event that unites a passionate community committed to supporting the best of the best in cancer research to accelerate Victory Over Cancer® and save lives.
The Wildcat Family Memorial Golf Tournament
18 hole best ball scramble in memory of Joan Gill, Mardel Sams, and various family members of Waggener Alum.
Jortstop Night 2025
Three year ago a group of rowdy, passionate Phillies fans piled in to Citizens Bank Park to support their beloved Phillies but more importantly their second baseman, Jean Segura. Decked head to toe in denim, the rambunctious group quickly took night by storm… Jean’s jeans was born. An idea that came from impromptu arts and crafts project snowballed into 70 twenty-something-years-olds singing and dancing on their own. We discovered the attention that a group of ridiculously dressed fans can draw. We saw an opportunity and took to turn this one-off tailgate into a yearly tradition to bring friends and family together while supporting an incredible cause. Over the past 3 years we have raised $9,000 for life changing cancer research.
World Long Drive: Battle at Bluejack
The World Long Drive Tour is the largest annual domestic professional golf event not associated with the PGA of America, the PGA Tour, or the LPGA. Learn more at v.org/wld
