About The V Foundation for Cancer Research

The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State basketball coach and ESPN commentator. Since 1993, The Foundation has raised more than
$90 million to fund cancer research grants nationwide. It awards 100 percent of all new direct cash donations and net proceeds of events directly to cancer research and related programs. The Foundation, which has received
seven consecutive top 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator, awards grants through a competitive awards process strictly supervised by a Scientific Advisory Board. For more information on The V Foundation or to make a
donation, please visit www.jimmyv.org.
 

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The 11 ^th annual ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic raised $1.05 million in net proceeds for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, it was announced by George Bodenheimer, President, ESPN and ABC Sports, and Co-Chairman, Disney Media Networks. Celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment gathered for the Team ESPN event, held Tuesday at the Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms in Industry Hills, Calif.

"This is one of the most uplifting days of the year for many of us," Bodenheimer said. "ESPN and The V Foundation are extremely focused on beating cancer and it's inspiring to have the support of so many celebrities, volunteers and sponsors."

Nick Valvano, V Foundation CEO and brother of Jim Valvano, added, "The ESPN family has once again mobilized their resources to make a major impact in our fight against cancer, with the growing team of celebrities, sponsors and countless ESPN staffers. They continue to humble us with their belief in our mission and unselfish support."

Among the athletes and celebrities in attendance were JJ Barea, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Mike Ditka, Tony Dovolani, Julius Erving, Dennis Haysbert, Trevor Hoffman, Bruce Jenner, Greg Jennings, Jason Kidd, Lou Holtz, Ron Jaworski, Joe Mantegna, Adrian Peterson, Stuart Scott, Ryan Sheckler, Tim Tebow, Lindsey Vonn, Wes Welker, Ken Whisenhunt, Michael Wilbon, Jesse Williams, Kellen Winslow, Sr. and many more.

Don't Give Up ESPYs V Foundation Auction
The seventh annual "Don't Give Up ESPYs V Foundation Auction" - an 11-day online and on-air public auction to raise money and awareness for The V Foundation for Cancer Research - concludes Wednesday. The 18-hour radiothon across ESPN Radio's six national shows on Wednesday, July 13, will begin at 6 a.m. ET and feature one "experience" auctioned each hour.

ESPYs
The V Foundation events coincide with the 2011 ESPYs July 13, live on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET. The 19th annual industry-wide sports celebration gathers top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments and saluting the leading performers and performances. Jim Valvano's famous speech was delivered at the inaugural ESPYs in 1993.

The V Foundation
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State basketball coach and ESPN commentator. Since 1993, The Foundation has raised more than $100 million to fund cancer research grants nationwide. It awards 100 percent of all direct cash donations and net proceeds of events directly to cancer research and related programs. Administrative and fundraising expenses are paid by the Foundation's endowment. The Foundation awards grants through a competitive awards process strictly supervised by a Scientific Advisory Board. For more information on The V Foundation or to make a donation, please visit www.jimmyv.org .

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