13th Annual Edward Mengel Memorial Golf Tournament

In honor of my father and children’s grandfather, Edward Mengel, who passed away from cancer in 1995, we created the Edward Mengel Memorial Golf Tournament to raise money for the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Dick Vitale Gala

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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.

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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.

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