Drew Dietrich knows all too well what cancer can take away. More than 20 years ago, several years after he graduated college, a close friend of his passed away after a battle with cancer. That was his first close-up experience with cancer, and it inspired him to get involved. “Her death motivated me to get…
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The 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…
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The 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…
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#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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#MYVICTORY: Ray Wilson
Ray Wilson’s life changed on July 2, 2020. He had never been a stranger to cancer. Family, friends and co-workers have all fought the disease, and Wilson, an NC State University graduate, was in school when Jim Valvano was fighting his cancer battle. But on that day, he was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer….
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#MYVICTORY: Jordan DuVall
While the Victory Ride to Cure Cancer may look a little different in 2020, the riders participating are as passionate as ever about supporting cancer research. Take Jordan DuVall, who in a nine-month span saw both of his parents diagnosed with cancer. In May 2019, his father was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and…
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#MyVictory: Jill Luttman
Jill Luttman has seen cancer her whole life. When she was young, she watched as her mother volunteered and ran marathons to help patients fighting cancer. In high school, her grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer and eventually passed away. It was watching his battle that eventually led her into the cancer research field. “I…
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Third Annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer Reimagines Event Throughout 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, a charity cycling event, will shift to a more personal experience throughout the month of August in order to adhere to North Carolina COVID-19 guidelines. The reimagined event will kick…
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Why We Ride: Susanne Carroll
From the moment she was diagnosed with cancer in March, Susanne Carroll looked to the future. “I was emotional and shocked,” said Carroll. “But after I processed the news, I set myself new goals and worked actively on them. I realize how much positive thoughts and actions improve the general state of mind.” One goal…
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Thanks to Research, Colon Cancer Didn’t Stop Tom From Riding
Victory Ride to Cure Cancer cyclist, Tom Vibert, is living proof that cancer research saves lives. Hear his amazing journey!
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