Nonprofit

V Foundation

Napa, CA
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www.v.org/

  • Mission

    We fund game-changing research and all-star scientists to accelerate Victory Over Cancer(r) and save lives. The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded by ESPN and legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano with one goal in mind: to achieve Victory Over Cancer(r). Since its formation in 1993, the V Foundation has awarded nearly $290 million in cancer research grants nationwide and has grown to become one of the premier supporters of cutting-edge cancer research. Due to generous donors, the Foundation has an endowment that covers administrative expenses.

    About Us

    We fund game-changing research and all-star scientists to accelerate Victory Over Cancer(r) and save lives.

    The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded by ESPN and legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano with one goal in mind: to achieve Victory Over Cancer(r). Since its formation in 1993, the V Foundation has awarded nearly $290 million in cancer research grants nationwide and has grown to become one of the premier supporters of cutting-edge cancer research. Due to generous donors, the Foundation has an endowment that covers administrative expenses.

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    • Health & Medicine

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