2019 Victory Ride participant, Scott Ferguson, shares his personal experience from May 18. How has cancer affected you personally? I was diagnosed with cancer during a sports physical in my first week of college. I proceeded with surgery and radiation treatments. I am happy to say it was caught early and I am CANCER FREE,…
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Second Annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer Raises More Than $230,000 for Cancer Research
Cary, NC [May 24, 2019] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research’s Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, a one-day charity cycling event presented by Braswell Family Farms and benefiting the V Foundation, was held on Saturday, May 18 at NC State University’s Centennial Campus. The event raised more than $230,000 through a dedicated group of…
Read MoreVictory Ride Participant Matthew Snee’s Motivation
This is my second year doing the Victory Ride to Cure Cancer. I ride not only to help raise money for cancer research here in the Triangle, but to help raise awareness of the V Foundation and the work the Foundation funds. I ride in remembrance of close friends I have lost to cancer. I…
Read MoreHow a Victory Ride Mission Partner, UNC Lineberger, Saved Jack Watson’s Life
Hello! My name is Jack Watson, and this is my story. Severe asthma is something I have battled all my life, but when I started my third year in high school things took a turn for the worse. I started getting migraines that became so debilitating I was unable to get out of bed. A…
Read More“Why I ride.” Featuring Lisa Kruppa
Cancer survivor, Lisa Kruppa, shares her story with us in her own words and explains why she rides: “Five years ago, I was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer; that was a terrible day. I watched what I ate, was an avid cyclist and heavily into Pilates; none of that mattered. I was fortunate to have…
Read MoreThe V Foundation’s Victory Ride to Cure Cancer Announces Braswell Family Farms as Presenting Partner
Cary, NC [March 19, 2019] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research’s Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, a one-day charity cycling event benefiting the V Foundation in Raleigh, N.C., is delighted to announce Braswell Family Farms as presenting partner. Braswell Family Farms, one of the foremost producers of premium and specialty eggs and feed on…
Read MoreGeorge Hincapie Announced as Grand Marshal of the Second Annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer
Cary, NC [February 27, 2019] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research’s Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, a one-day charity cycling event benefiting the V Foundation in Raleigh, NC, will have special guest, 17-time Tour de France competitor George Hincapie as the Grand Marshal of the second annual ride. Hincapie will lead the first wave…
Read MoreJoe Cece: Cycling Past Cancer
We recently sat down with CycleBar North Hills and Cary owner Joe Cece on how he beat prostate cancer. “I went to see an internist due to blood in my urine. I then was referred to a urologist for assessment. While determining that the cause was a fairly large kidney stone, he also did a physical prostate…
Read MoreCBS 17, iHeartMedia-Raleigh and Spectrum News Team with the V Foundation As Media Partners for Victory Ride to Cure Cancer
Cary, NC [January 30, 2019] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is pleased to announce CBS 17, iHeartMedia-Raleigh and Spectrum News are joining as media partners for the second annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer on May 18. The V Foundation is excited to welcome these media partners to…
Read MoreThe V Foundation for Cancer Research Announces Routes for Second Annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer
Cary, NC [January 8, 2019] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce all new routes for the second annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer on May 18. In addition to the 30-, 60- and 100-mile routes, the V Foundation has added a 10-mile route to host…
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