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Eigth Annual Event Benefits Pediatric Cancer Research Grants Celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment crowded the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota on Friday for the Eighth Annual Dick Vitale Gala to raise money in the fight against pediatric cancer through The V Foundation for Cancer Research. The event was hosted by ESPN’s Dan Shulman and honored three sports icons: former Florida State University and Hall of Fame football coach Bobby Bowden, former University of Connecticut and Hall of Fame basketball coach Jim Calhoun, and University of Kansas head men’s basketball coach Bill Self. The sold out event hosted more than 800 [...]

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a leading nonprofit funder of cancer research, is proud to announce it is awarding a $1 million grant to study the cancers affecting the New York City first responders who worked at Ground Zero.  This grant, which will be presented at FDNY Headquarters this morning, will fund research for the early detection of hematological cancers linked to toxic dust and debris and will launch The V Foundation’s celebration of its 20th anniversary. “Too many of the first responders, the heroes of September 11, are now facing early and rare cancer diagnoses,” said Nick Valvano, [...]

FROM ESPN’S KING OF GUYTALK COMES A SURPRISING DEBUT NOVEL ABOUT THREE UNFORGETTABLE WOMEN ALL YOU COULD ASK FORA Novel by Mike Greenberg Mike Greenberg, aka “Greeny,” has become a household name for sports fans across America through his hugely popular ESPN radio show “Mike and Mike in the Morning.” What most people don’t know, though, is that since reading John Irving’s The World According to Garp, he has also long harbored the desire to become a novelist. Now, Greenberg’s literary aspirations have come to fruition with his debut novel ALL YOU COULD ASK FOR (William Morrow Hardcover; on sale: 4/2/2013; ISBN: 9780062220752), a tender and [...]

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a leading nonprofit funder of cancer research, is celebrating its 20 year anniversary beginning today, March 4, 2013. ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary NC State men’s basketball coach and ESPN commentator, first announced the creation of The V Foundation during Valvano’s acceptance speech of the Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award at the 1993 ESPY Awards show. Since its formation, The V Foundation has awarded more than $100 million nationwide for research into all types of cancers. “The V Foundation is a leader in the war against cancer by providing high-impact funding [...]

This week, The V Foundation for Cancer Research and ESPN are teaming up with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the fight against pediatric cancer by raising awareness and funds to support lifesaving work for children.  Tipping off Feb. 24, and continuing through March 4, the NBA family – led by Hoops for St. Jude ambassadors and ESPN commentators – will engage fans through this unique relationship, designed to advance cancer research and patient care benefitting children and families battling pediatric cancer.  One hundred percent of donations to The V Foundation from this campaign [...]

College Coaching Greats Bill Self, Jim Calhoun and Bobby Bowden to be Honored at Event The V Foundation for Cancer Research, one of the nation’s leading cancer research funding organizations, is excited to announce the Eighth Annual Dick Vitale Gala.  The Gala, hosted by ESPN’s Hall of Fame Sportscaster Dick Vitale, will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota, Florida.  University of Kansas’ head men’s basketball coach Bill Self, former University of Connecticut and Hall of Fame college basketball coach Jim Calhoun, and former Florida State University and Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby [...]

NAPA, CA, JANUARY 31, 2013 –  Queen of the Valley Medical Center Foundation today announced the awarding of of a half-million dollar gift from The V Foundation for Cancer Research. The funds will support the clinical laboratory and pathology service in the hospital’s new Herman Family Pavilion, a state-of-the-art, 72,000-square-foot diagnostic and surgical pavilion, currently under construction. The clinical laboratory will be equipped with the latest technology including a camera system linked directly to the operating rooms, enabling real-time communication between surgeons and pathologists.  “The V Foundation is privileged to help fund the clinical laboratory and pathology service,” said Julie [...]

ESPN’s sixth Jimmy V Week for Cancer Research set a fundraising record by generating nearly $1.6 million  ($1,591,108) in contributions for The V Foundation for Cancer Research during the month of December – surpassing the previous record of $1,301,530 set in 2011. In six years, Jimmy V Week has generated $6,761,437 in total contributions for The V Foundation for Cancer Research. The record-setting total was announced by Susan Braun, Chief Executive Officer, The V Foundation, and John Skipper, President, ESPN. “We are so grateful for our relationship with ESPN,” said Braun. “The support that we feel throughout their organization and fan base is [...]

ESPN Executive Chairman George Bodenheimer announced today, as ESPN’s Jimmy V Week for Cancer Research begins, that ESPN has committed a donation of $1 million to The V Foundation for Cancer Research. The dollars are earmarked for The V Foundation’s endowment fund, which helps cover operating costs of the foundation, enabling 100 percent of cash donations to go directly to research. Bodenheimer, also a member of The V Foundation Board of Directors, said, “It’s fitting for ESPN to make this commitment as we begin Jimmy V Week, when our employees and sports fans are passionate in joining together to make a difference to beat this [...]

Fans can follow their favorite sports teams and earn rewards Enthuse is a mobile app that’s a fun and simple way for sports fans to earn real-rewards and fan experiences. Fans can follow their favorite sports teams and events and share sports experiences through engagement such as checking-in and posting photos. Fans can also participate in sports challenges and can earn great rewards including fan travel, sports gear and apparel. Enthuse is pleased to support The V Foundation, one of the nation’s leading cancer research funding organizations, as its premier charity partner. Enthuse will launch the partnership to help raise [...]