It’s almost summer time and who doesn’t love going for a bike ride? Or what about a nice swim? Maybe a run? What about all three? How about riding your bike about 618 miles? Sound a little crazy, maybe? Let me tell you about a few people that are doing just that and they are doing it for The V Foundation. John DC Miles is participated in the St. George Ironman on May 5, 2012 in honor of The V Foundation. He has been writing about his journey here and how The V Foundation has been his inspiration for training. [...]
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Delta Chi & The V Foundation
In the past six years, The V Foundation for Cancer Research has enjoyed and been proud of our partnership with The Delta Chi Fraternity, Inc. The International President, R.C. Damle, explained that one of Delta Chi’s core values, Character, enables the members of Delta Chi to continuously meet and exceed their pledges to The V Foundation. Whether it’s the University of Maryland’s Delta Chi Movers, Arizona State University’s Pancake Social, Florida State University’s Earthball or the University of Washington’s Sun Splash, these events all over the country are not just raising money for cancer research but raising awareness about the mission [...]
A Quick Click Helps The V Foundation
Who knew that liking a Facebook page could help fund research grants across the country? Starting on February 20, a simple “like” on Hooters’ Facebook page will send $1 to The V Foundation. The promotion will run from February 20 to April 2, and for every new “like,” Hooters will donate $1 to The V Foundation. Hooters has been a V Foundation partner since 2002 and has raised more than $2.1 million for breast cancer research. So, wait a few days and mark your calendar … and if your boss sees you on Facebook on February 20, just let them [...]
The Bob and Lisa Rauf Family
A Commitment to Giving If you ask them, Bob and Lisa Rauf of Cary, North Carolina will explain that they have always felt a deep commitment to giving. When Bob and Lisa are involved in something with The V Foundation, sooner or later it becomes a family affair. Just ask their three children: Brian, 17, Megan 15 and Sam 13. With family and friends in the Cary community, the Raufs have helped to plan and organize the Jimmy V Racquets for Research for the past four years. Hosted by Don Johnson, the 2001 men’s double Wimbledon champion and Collegiate Tennis [...]
Thomas Carroll
Editor’s Note: This article regarding Thomas Carroll and his family originally appeared in The V Foundation’s 2005 Annual Report. Sadly, Thomas Carroll lost his courageous battle with cancer on September 11, 2008. He was a dear friend of The V Foundation. Thomas’ passion, friendship and commitment to our cause served as an inspiration to all who knew him. While we mourn Thomas’ passing, we remember and celebrate his legacy with the reprinting of his family’s story. PASSION, FRIENDSHIP AND COMMITMENT For 13 years, people from all walks of life have supported the work of The V Foundation for Cancer Research. [...]
Mike Pereira
I knew I had to get involved when I looked right into the eyes of my dear friend Joyce Aschenbrenner. It was time. Joyce is a survivor. She is a battler. She is strong. Joyce exemplifies everything that we must be when we fight this dreaded disease. I too am i survivor which makes this cause very personal to me. While I have my friend Joyce, I have lost my friend Jack Gatto, an official for 36 years who was also one of our observers. I have lost my ex-wife, who to me was one of the finest people to [...]
Melanie McCullough
Like so many others, Noel and Alexa Coon have been touched personally by cancer. The disease which strikes one of every two men and one of every three women in the United States has not spared the Coon family. The list of loved ones afflicted is long: Noel’s mother, Lulu, passed away after a battle with breast cancer at the age of 54, as did his sister, Marie. His brother Michael died of Hoskins Disease when he was only 27 after 15 years of treatment at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. His original prognosis was death in 6-12 months. A business [...]
Michael Mac Donald
Jimmy V is known as a world-class coach. While I remember him for that, I also remember him as a truly great salesman. I saw his incredible skill first hand as a graduate assistant coach at Iona College in 1976. And I will never forget it. In my first meeting with him he told me he was going to win a national championship. Seven years later he did it. For a 23-year-old grad student sitting in Jimmy’s office, experiencing his vision and passion was as motivating as seeing him win on the court. I learned many things in those years [...]
Frank C. Paolercio, Sr.
Six years ago, through his foresight and determination, Anthony Braico – our present National President – introduced me and UNICO to The V Foundation and its drive to find a cure for cancer. UNICO National is a non-profit service organization established in Waterbury, Conn., in 1922, comprised of American citizens of Italian ancestry whose motto is “Service Above Self.” UNICO National, a 501 (c)(3) organization, has joined in partnership with The V Foundation and will be presenting its fifth $50,000 grant for cancer research this year, bringing UNICO’s total to $250,000. To date, the grants named for deceased UNICO members [...]
Tim Hemphill
Meeting people and making friends are among the many joys that come with working in the tourism and hospitality business. Along with those joys, I continue to marvel at how benevolent members of the tourism industry are. Perhaps, our daily interaction with people from all walks of life is the reason. Regardless of our motivations, the employees of Kissimmee-St. Cloud’s tourism and hospitality industry generously support a variety of causes. One such cause is Give Kids the World, which assists terminally ill children who dream to visit our nearby theme parks. Now, another great cause is our partnership with The [...]
