Cary, NC [December 14, 2017] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is pleased to announce iHeartMedia as a media partner for the inaugural Victory Ride to Cure Cancer on May 19, 2018. The V Foundation announced the cycling event this fall at Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar in downtown…
Read MoreThe 11th Annual V Week
Friday, December 8 wrapped up the 11th Annual V Week for Cancer Research, an event hosted by ESPN across all their platforms. V Week begins on Giving Tuesday, and brings awareness to the V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research organization, started in 1993 by ESPN and the late NC State basketball coach,…
Read MoreRest and Training — Why It Matters.
If you want to ride stronger and longer, start with taking more naps. Seriously. You may not realize that you are not getting enough sleep to optimize your daily routines and endurance. Overworking your body can have a negative impact on your performance. It is important to make sure you are getting enough rest, training…
Read MoreABC11 Eyewitness News Announced as Media Partner for the Victory Ride to Cure Cancer
Cary, NC [October 31, 2017] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce ABC11 Eyewitness News as a media partner for the inaugural Victory Ride to Cure Cancer on May 19, 2018. The V Foundation is proud to have ABC11 Eyewitness News and its trusted news team…
Read MoreThe Victory Ride to Cure Cancer Launch Event in Raleigh
Try combining passionate cyclists, a sense of urgency in the fight against cancer, and Jim Valvano’s famous “Don’t Give Up . . . Don’t Ever Give Up!”® rallying cry. The result? A spectacular launch event, hosted by the V Foundation on September 27 to announce its newest fundraiser, the Victory Ride to Cure Cancer. It…
Read MoreLinnea Olson
Since its inception, the V Foundation has awarded more than $170 million in breakthrough cancer research, benefiting countless individuals. Linnea Olson is one of many people we are riding for on the Victory Ride. Linnea was diagnosed with lung cancer 10 years ago. After surgery and undergoing multiple rounds of chemotherapy and other treatments, Linnea’s…
Read MoreWe Ride for Victory Over Cancer
Hold on to your handle bars, because there’s a new ride in town! The V Foundation for Cancer Research is happy to announce the first year of the Victory Ride. Set in the beautiful North Carolina landscape of Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, this event will raise money to fund vital cancer research grants. The ride is set…
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