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…
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Why We Ride: Meredith Stutz
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…
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Victory Ride New Date Announcement Press Release
Fourth Annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer Moved to August 2021 Event’s MyVictory Month Virtual Experience to Begin in July Cary, NC [January 26, 2020] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, announced the fourth annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, presented by Braswell Family Farms, previously scheduled for May, will take place on August…
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The V Foundation for Cancer Research Announces Fourth Annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer
Event to Include MyVictory Month Virtual Experience The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce the fourth annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, presented by Braswell Family Farms, will take place on August 28, 2021. The event will also feature MyVictory Month, a virtual experience preceding the ride. During MyVictory…
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The Third Annual Reimagined Victory Ride to Cure Cancer Raises More Than $220,000 for Cancer Research
Over 550 participants personalized their rides throughout the month of August The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, announced the third annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer presented by Braswell Family Farms raised more than $220,000 for cancer research. This year’s event was reimagined to a more personal experience throughout August…
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#MYVICTORY: Rick Rutledge
A cancer diagnosis can still be devastating, but thankfully, due to improvements in treatments brought about from more funding for cancer research, we see more survivors every day. That was the case for Rick Rutledge, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January 2013. Luckily, he had a wonderful team at Wake Forest Baptist…
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#MYVICTORY: Ray Wilson
Ray Wilson’s life changed on July 2, 2020. He had never been a stranger to cancer. Family, friends and co-workers have all fought the disease, and Wilson, an NC State University graduate, was in school when Jim Valvano was fighting his cancer battle. But on that day, he was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer….
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#MYVICTORY: Jordan DuVall
While the Victory Ride to Cure Cancer may look a little different in 2020, the riders participating are as passionate as ever about supporting cancer research. Take Jordan DuVall, who in a nine-month span saw both of his parents diagnosed with cancer. In May 2019, his father was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and…
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#MyVictory: Jill Luttman
Jill Luttman has seen cancer her whole life. When she was young, she watched as her mother volunteered and ran marathons to help patients fighting cancer. In high school, her grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer and eventually passed away. It was watching his battle that eventually led her into the cancer research field. “I…
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