The V Foundation for Cancer Research, Cary, North Carolina;
was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach and ESPN commentator. 100% of direct donations go to cancer research and programs. The V Foundation’s endowment covers administrative expenses. The V Foundation supports cutting-edge research of all types of cancers affecting adults or children. The V Foundation awards competitive grants through a process vetted by a Scientific Advisory Committee. This committee is comprised of the nations top doctors and scientists in cancer research. The V Foundation has awarded nearly $400 million in game-changing cancer research grants nationwide through a competitive process strictly supervised by a world-class Scientific Advisory Committee.
a 501(c)(3) organization
