What does Victory Over Cancer® mean to you? Cancer is such an insidious disease. To me, Victory Over Cancer® means continuing to: find cures that wipe cancer out entirely; develop treatments that stave off cancer’s debilitating effects; seek early detection methods that catch cancer earlier; and research and share the most effective preventative measures to…
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12th Annual V Week on ESPN Platforms to Highlight The V Foundation’s Efforts to Achieve Victory Over Cancer®
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce details regarding the 12th annual V Week for Cancer Research, November 27 thru December 8 across all ESPN platforms, with additional programming and highlights continuing throughout the month. V Week will encourage supporters to donate to the V Foundation through…
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Arena at NC State University’s Reynolds Coliseum to be Named for Jim Valvano
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce the arena at NC State University’s William Neal Reynolds Coliseum will be named the James T. Valvano Arena in honor of the V Foundation founder and legendary NC State University men’s basketball coach. Twenty-five years ago, Jim Valano and ESPN…
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The V Foundation for Cancer Research Announces 2nd Annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer
Cary, NC [October 2, 2018]– The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce the second annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer will take place Saturday, May 18, 2019, beginning and ending at NC State University’s Centennial Campus. The Victory Ride benefits Duke Cancer Institute, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer…
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It’s Not About When You Finish, It’s How You Finish
“I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.” ―John D. Rockefeller Meet Bradley and his mom, Kim. At 21 years of age, Bradley is an avid cyclist and has clocked more than 5,000 miles on…
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Victory Ride Spotlight: Randy Parker
Avid cyclist. NC State graduate and enthusiast. Admirer of Coach Valvano and his fight to beat cancer. Fan of the V Foundation for Cancer Research and its mission. Randy Parker is all about health and wellness, and he enjoys getting involved in anything that will promote good health and toxin-free living. So when his friend,…
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The V Foundation’s Inaugural Victory Ride to Cure Cancer
Saturday, May 19, 2018 kicked off the very first Victory Ride to Cure Cancer. Before the sun came up that morning, cyclists started rolling in to NC State University’s Centennial Campus, in anticipation of hitting the route. These determined riders raised more than $200,000 to support North Carolina’s world-class cancer research institutions and breakthrough cancer…
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Rider Spotlight: Ryan Switzer
Imagine sitting next to your wife at her 6-week check-up after having an unruptured brain aneurysm coiled and stented. The doctor shares the news that her scans look really good, which usually means she won’t ever have to worry about it again. But without even a moment to bask in that wonderful and amazing news,…
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Fundraise Like a Pro
Congratulations! You’ve signed up for the Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, and now you’re ready to start raising money. Whether you are new to asking for donations or a seasoned fund seeker, we’ve outlined your next steps to make it as easy as possible to get started. Here are our top tips to fundraise like…
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On-Air Interview with ABC11
Take a look at this terrific interview with our partner ABC11! Sherrie Mazur, VP of Communications at the V Foundation, discusses the Victory Ride and this weekend’s Training Kick-Off event at Performance Bike in Cary.
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