For many Victory Riders, the event is a day of celebration. For some, it’s the accomplishment of completing a challenging ride and raising funds for game-changing research. For others, it’s honoring the special people in their lives who have faced cancer. For Maureen and Jacques Roeth, it was all these reasons and more. The 2022…

For John Latteri, participating in the 2022 Victory Ride was much more than just a challenging bike ride around Raleigh. It was a deeply personal commitment to raising awareness and funds for one goal – defeating cancer.   Like too many others, Latteri’s family has been profoundly impacted by the disease. His mother, father and…

Over $1.3 Million Raised Since Event’s Inception for Local Cancer Centers & Research Nationwide Cary, NC [May 23, 2022] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research is proud to announce the fifth annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer presented by Braswell Family Farms raised over $325,000 for cancer research. The event was held on Saturday,…

Hearing the words, “You have cancer” is a life-changing moment. For Victory Ride participant Ben Carson, the diagnosis came when he was just 36 years old in November of 2017. It was prostate cancer. Thankfully, the prognosis was good and he had surgery in 2018 to remove the cancer. “I’m incredibly thankful for all the…

With Over $1 Million Raised for Cancer Research, the Victory Ride Leads Local Cancer Fundraising Rides Cary, NC [October 21, 2021] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce the fifth annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, presented by Braswell Family Farms, will take place on May 21, 2022. Since…

Four-year cancer research fundraising total exceeds $1 million Cary, NC [September 2, 2021] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research’s Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, a one-day charity cycling event presented by Braswell Family Farms was held on Saturday, August 28, at NC State University’s Centennial Campus. Participants raised nearly $400,000 to benefit cancer research…

For Scott Long, cancer has always been a part of life. He lost a grandmother and an uncle to cancer and, a few months ago, a cousin just two years older than Long also passed away. As we speak, he has another cousin taking on cancer. Long, an avid cyclist, was looking for a good…

Life’s not always fair. We’re told that from the time we’re young. For Mike Karlson, he truly realized that when his father was diagnosed with brain cancer. In December of 2009, his father’s condition worsened while Karlson was deployed in Afghanistan as a new Army officer. Fortunately, he was able to make it home to…

Cancer has been a part of LeighAnn Baize’s life since she was 13. That’s when her dad was diagnosed with colon cancer. After a four-year fight, he passed away during her senior year of high school. “For my entire adult life, I’ve passed milestones that no one should have to with a giant father-sized hole…

The thing Meredith Stutz remembers most about her grandfather? He was always on the move. Whether it was fixing something, doing chores around the house, playing with his grandkids or riding his bike, Mike Goeddeke never stopped. In fact, for many years, Goeddeke rode his bike to raise money for cancer research. Meredith’s great uncle…