The V Foundation for Cancer Research, Cary, North Carolina, was founded by ESPN and legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano with one goal in mind: to achieve Victory Over Cancer® and save lives by funding game-changing research and all-star scientists. Since its formation in 1993, the V Foundation has awarded more than $250 million in cancer research grants nationwide and is a premier supporter of cutting-edge cancer research.
The mission of the Dick Vitale Gala is to raise funds for premiere pediatric cancer research across the nation, while simultaneously promoting awareness of pediatric cancer and how devastating it is to our children and their families. As in prior years, net funds raised are utilized for the best research nationwide so one day no child will have to experience this horrific disease.
a 501(c)(3) organization