“You can do anything you set your mind to. You are a person. You’re not just someone living. You’re a person and you will have a normal life, no matter what. And I want you to never give up. Don’t ever give up.”
-Harper Harrell, 9-year-old acute lymphoblastic leukemia thriver
100% of donations go directly to game-changing, pediatric cancer research funded by the V Foundation.
Game-changing research that is saving lives, like Harper’s!
Adam Shlien, PhD, Garron Family Cancer Centre at SickKids Toronto, is one of the game-changing researchers funded by the V Foundation. The research conducted by Adam and his team have discovered some childhood cancers have specific fingerprints. They have identified fingerprints that may help improve treatment regimens for patients on an individual basis. They hope their research will help reduce the effects of therapy for survivors of childhood cancer.
Katie and Luis Ballesteros
Katie and Luis Ballesteros have a special bond – more than the DNA they share.
Read about how a bone marrow transplant made this brother and sister closer than ever
Cannon Wiggins
Cannon Wiggins is always smiling despite challenges from permanent effects of cancer treatment.
Alex Parra
Two-time cancer thriver Alex Parra, commonly known as Alex1Leg on social media, has been through a lot in life.
Read about how Alex continues to motivate and thrive after his cancer battles
Tanja Gruber, M.D., Ph.D.
“Funding from the V Foundation made preclinical studies on new treatment approaches for high-risk infants with leukemia possible,” said Dr. Gruber.
Read about how Dr. Gruber is building off V Foundation-funded groundwork
Jason Schwartz, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Jason Schwartz is continuing to push the needle and advance pediatric cancer research.
Partner since 2016
The V Foundation and WWE have joined together to fight pediatric cancer! This partnership supports cancer research nationally through funds raised by Connor’s Cure, which was established by WWE CEO and Chairwoman Stephanie McMahon and WWE Executive Vice President Talent Relations Paul “Triple H” Levesque at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation.
Connor’s Cure was created in honor of 8-year-old WWE fan Connor Michalek, who battled medulloblastoma, a rare tumor that affects the brain and spinal cord. Connor’s Cure has helped raise nearly $3.8 million and assisted more than 500 families around the world.
As a result of the new partnership, funds raised by WWE will support Connor’s Cure through the V Foundation’s grant-making process. The V Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Committee, comprised of world-class physicians and research scientists, vets and awards top-rated grant proposals from the nation’s leading medical facilities. In addition, funding will continue to support the research being done at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.
Looking for an event near you supporting Connor’s Cure? Check it out here
Partner since 2022
To fund life-saving research and give every kid the chance to help another battling cancer, First Watch is donating 25 cents to the V Foundation’s Dick Vitale Fund for Pediatric Cancer from the sale of every kid’s meal at its more than 440 locations nationwide . 100% of these donations go toward pediatric cancer research and programs.
First Watch is also proud to continue its ongoing sponsorship of Dick Vitale’s annual gala, hosted in Sarasota, FL. Since 2006, ESPN analyst and V Foundation board member, Dick Vitale has hosted an event in Sarasota, FL to raise money for pediatric cancer research and the V Foundation.
The V Foundation for Cancer Research and Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation are uniting with men’s and women’s basketball teams across the country to end childhood cancer. Individuals, families, clubs, businesses, and sports teams can dribble through short on-campus courses and engage in other activities with their favorite college athletes while raising funds and awareness for research through he Dick Vitale Fund for Pediatric Cancer.
The V Foundation has teamed up with Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation (JGCF), led by vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports and four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon, to co-fund three All-Star Grant awards valued at $1 million each and dedicated to pediatric cancer research. The $1.5 million gift, which is matched by the V Foundation to bring the total to $3 million, will spur innovative cancer research to strengthen pediatric cancer treatment and cures in the future.
The Delta Chi Fraternity recognizes the prevalence of cancer among its own communities and has partnered with the V Foundation for Cancer Research as their International Philanthropy partner.
Delta Chi has more than 130 chapters, and over 80% are involved in fundraising. This has led to more than $2 million raised for the V Foundation.
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