This Past Weekend’s Event Brings the Total Raised to Nearly $1.7 Million Since the Victory Ride’s Inception Cary, NC (May 22, 2023) –The V Foundation for Cancer Research is proud to announce the sixth annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, presented by CBS 17, was held on Saturday, May 20, where riders raised over $285,000…
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Why We Ride: Kara Bonneau
Kara Bonneau is no stranger to endurance events. Through the years, she’s completed countless marathons, cycling events, and triathlons, competing in some of the most renowned events around the world. Of the many finish lines she’s crossed, there’s one particularly close to her home, and her heart, that Bonneau makes a point to reach each…
Read MoreWhy We Ride: Rob Cash
For many, Jim Valvano first became a household name in March 1993 when they heard his moving ESPYS speech. During that speech, Valvano announced the formation of the V Foundation and provided a heartfelt call to action for cancer research funding, inspiring millions of people over the last 30 years. However, for NC State University…
Read MoreWhy We Ride: George Kupsky
In May 2023, the V Foundation will host its sixth annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer. This day signifies six years of raising critical funds for world-class cancer research institutions. Six years of cycling to support all-star scientists as they accelerate treatments and discover cures. Six years of bringing together a community of participants who…
Read MoreThe V Foundation Announces Sixth Annual Victory Ride
As V Foundation Celebrates 30 Years, Victory Ride Offers a New Look with Updated Location, Routes, and More Cary, NC (January 9, 2023) – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce the sixth annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2023…
Read MoreWhy We Ride: Maureen and Jacques Roeth
For many Victory Riders, the event is a day of celebration. For some, it’s the accomplishment of completing a challenging ride and raising funds for game-changing research. For others, it’s honoring the special people in their lives who have faced cancer. For Maureen and Jacques Roeth, it was all these reasons and more. The 2022…
Read MoreWhy We Ride: John Latteri
For John Latteri, participating in the 2022 Victory Ride was much more than just a challenging bike ride around Raleigh. It was a deeply personal commitment to raising awareness and funds for one goal – defeating cancer. Like too many others, Latteri’s family has been profoundly impacted by the disease. His mother, father and…
Read MoreFifth Annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer Raises Over $325,000 for Cancer Research
Over $1.3 Million Raised Since Event’s Inception for Local Cancer Centers & Research Nationwide Cary, NC [May 23, 2022] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research is proud to announce the fifth annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer presented by Braswell Family Farms raised over $325,000 for cancer research. The event was held on Saturday,…
Read MoreRiding for Momma Zimm
In his 1993 ESPYS speech, Jim Valvano spoke about the precious moments in life. He reminded us all to cherish the ones you have, because you never know how many you have left. Jim knew he had very few moments still to come because of his cancer. And that’s what cancer does. It robs us…
Read MoreWhy We Ride: Michael Werner
For over a decade, cancer played far too large a role in Michael Werner’s life. Between 2008 and 2018, Werner not only lost his father and his best friend from high school to cancer, but also faced a lymphoma diagnosis of his own. Werner has seen cancer move quickly and take its time. His father…
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