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 MoreWhat’s your “Why”?
We recently sat down with Inside-Out Sports owner and Victory Ride participant Cid Cardoso Jr. to discuss the new routes and why he rides.
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…
Read MoreQ & A with Victory Ride Supporter Barbara Wiedemann
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…
Read More12th 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…
Read MoreArena 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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