Our Stories

Here at the V Foundation, we are one team for Victory Over Cancer®. Our stories bring an inspiring view into the lives of people dedicated to our mission. Read on about those who have been touched by cancer or who are leading cutting-edge cancer research.

Inspiration

The people who are game-changers and inspire us in the journey towards Victory Over Cancer ®

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Lana Goodwin: Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer Rider, Fundraiser, and Research Champion

For the 126+ Bristol Myers Squibb employees who will embark on the…

A Friendship, A Donation and a Hope

Longtime friends Todd Johnston and Kevin Garrison share a unique connection through…

High School Basketball Showcase Raises Over $70K for Research

For basketball coach and thriver Mike Clemente, an idea to give back…

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News

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The V Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Gala Raises $2.8 Million for Local Cancer Research

Event celebrated 30 Years of the Foundation’s Impact and Progress Towards Achieving…

Riders Raised Over $285,000 for Cancer Research at V Foundation’s Sixth Annual Victory Ride

This Past Weekend’s Event Brings the Total Raised to Nearly $1.7 Million…

Bristol Myers Squibb and the V Foundation’s Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer Campaign Named A 2023 Halo Award Winner

Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer Campaign Earns Silver In Best Employee Engagement…

Team Science

Our V funded researchers and scientists. An all-star lineup for the future of cancer research, helping to accelerate victory over cancer and save lives

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Zhu Surprised with Pediatric All-Star Grant

Shizhen (Jane) Zhu, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded a Pediatric All-Star Grant through…

Cancer Research Collaboration for Scientists at the V Summit

Working together to achieve Victory Over Cancer®. That synergy of the top…

Finding hope for ovarian cancer with a new perspective on ‘undruggable’ targets

Each year, about 20,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with ovarian…

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V Ambassadors

Leaders in their fields, difference-makers, and proud backers of the V Foundation

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Fives Years – By Andrew Jones

Five years from a major turning point in my life. Five years…

Why Not Us? The 40th Anniversary of the NC State Men’s Basketball National Championship

Terry Gannon shares how head coach Jim Valvano used to talk about…

The V Foundation Celebrates Women

Life is a team sport. #cancerresearch is a team sport. The Celebration…

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Video & Podcasts

Storytelling, in visual and audio form, to enjoy

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V Foundation Celebrates 30 Years

It all started in 1993, when Jim Valvano gave his famous ESPYS…

Today’s Cancer Research is Tomorrow’s Victory

Our 30th anniversary campaign features a new PSA, “Halftime.” A game-changing cancer…

It Takes A Team

The V Foundation has funded nearly 1,200 grants in our 30-year history,…

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Are you a cancer survivor, a caregiver or someone who has supported a loved one after a cancer diagnosis?

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