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…
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Why We Ride: Scott Long
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…
Read MoreWhy We Ride: Mike Karlson
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…
Read MoreWhy We Ride: LeighAnn Baize
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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreVictory 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read More#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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