When you attend Chicago Epicurean, you’ll experience some of the best of Chicago while supporting the best of the best in cancer research to accelerate Victory Over Cancer® and save lives.
Join us to play one of golf’s most exclusive courses, mingle with your favorite athletes, comedians and celebrities and make an impact in the fight against cancer.
Thank you for supporting the 20th Annual Dick Vitale Gala! At the event, it was announced that $12.5 million was raised, bringing the overall funds raised since the inception of the Gala for the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund to over $105 million!
This year’s raffle winners:
Car 1 – Clarence C., Wilmington, NC
Car 2 – Craig M., Dayton, OH
Car 3 – Glenn P., Matthews, NC
Car 4 – Matt C., Scottsdale, AZ
Car 5 – Lloyd D., N/A
The Dick Vitale Gala is organized by Mary Kenealy Events.
2025 Honorees and Award Winners
Dan Hurley, University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball Head Coach and two-time NCAA National Champion
Michael Strahan, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Good Morning America Host
Grant Hill, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and Co-Owner of the Atlanta Hawks
At the V Foundation for Cancer Research Wine Celebration in Napa Valley, attendees will learn about the most cutting-edge cancer research funded by the V Foundation directly from top researchers, enjoy a fabulous food and wine festival featuring award-winning chefs and vintners, and bid on one-of-a-kind experiences offered exclusively for this event at the Gala & Auction.
Sonoma Epicurean is a signature series of events featuring curated, hands-on experiences with award-winning chefs, local artisans and world-class vintners focused on lifestyle, sustainability, and wellness.
BOO-YAH is a unique event that makes a significant impact on racial disparities in cancer outcomes by funding grants through the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund.