Jim is in the Hall! After an amazing career and an championship win in 1983, Jim Valvano will be inducted into the 🏀 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this August. Truly Legendary. bit.ly/3K0JFHx
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Jim once said, “How do you go from where you are to where you want to be?”
We’re putting that question into action.
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We couldn’t do the most without having a host! We are so excited to have as a co-host for our 30th Anniversary Gala on June 3rd! It’s going to be a night you won’t want to miss!
❤️ 30thgala.v.org
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Your donor dollars at work! V Foundation grantee, Dr. Backum-Gamez, is working to make minimally invasive cancer detection in women a reality!
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I love this: @TheVFoundation grantee Dr. @BackumGamez describes a potential method for detecting endometrial cancer using vaginal fluid collected from tampons. Big step from current methods which are uncomfortable, invasive, and unavailable to many women.gynecologiconcology-online.net/article/S0090-
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We also want to thank , , , and our all-star researchers for being incredible partners for Virginia Vine. Thank you for supporting our mission!
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We want to say thank you! Lacey, Kristi, & Mike Huber, owners of , received our Visionary Award and welcomed us as the first event at their new Sparkling House venue for Virginia Vine! We are so thankful for their contributions to cancer research!
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Now, it’s nothing but net - but his journey started some time ago. , former player, has been cancer free for 5 years now! We are honored to be able to share his story. ❤️
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🏀 v.org/story/aj1/
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We couldn’t celebrate our 30th anniversary without our incredible researchers. They have heart and they “Don’t Ever Give Up!” when it comes to #VictoryOverCancer. and say it best! ❤️
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Lots of love in the room Gala last night. honors Dick’s commitment to raising $$$ for pediatric cancer research.
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What a night it was! 👏 🥁….it was announced at the 18th Annual Gala that $12.4 million has been raised for game-changing pediatric cancer research! The Gala is a part of an overall year-round effort to support the V Foundation’s Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research… Show more
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Our nickname should be micro because we show the scope of science that our researchers are doing.
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What…a…night!!! $12.4 million raised at the Gala for game-changing pediatric cancer research! 👏
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What a morning! First Watch, a great partner of the V Foundation, hosted ’s All-Courageous Team for breakfast. These amazing kids are pediatric cancer survivors or on their cancer journey, and they need our support!
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It makes our day to see you all having a 🏀 while supporting cancer research! We are so thankful!
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Thank you to @BruceBeck4NY and Barry Rohrssen for the opportunity to support great organizations in
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We're gearing up for the Gala! We can't wait to support pediatric cancer research with Dick on Friday! It's going to be #awesomebaby!
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If we looked in the dictionary at the word dedication – Zac “Yeti” Yarbrough’s picture would be there. We’re cheering you on, Zac!
💪 v.org/story/how-zac-
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May is #AsianAmericanPacificIslander month, so it’s important that we bring awareness to the #AAPI community and why it’s important to stay aware and get checked!
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The latest episode of the Here for Good podcast is here! Tap the link to watch the interview with Shane Jacobson ( ), CEO of . bit.ly/3AKoPrA
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Our amazing CSO, , recently met up with to chat about her work with us and how we are working to tackle gender inequities in #CancerResearch. 🥼💪
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We’re in our jetsetter era. ✈️
Military member, Mike Porvaznik, isn’t letting his location stop him - he's riding in our Victory Ride overseas! You can support cancer research from anywhere in the world through our virtual ride. 🚲
💻 thevictoryride.org/register
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It’s been 30 years of those full days that Jim talked about. We can’t wait to keep it going!
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On this day 30 years ago, the legend, Jim Valvano, passed away. We are honored to be able to celebrate his passion and legacy every day. ❤️
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Next week is going to be #awesomebaby with ! The 18th Annual Dick Vitale Gala is back to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research! ❤️
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Gotcha! Well, got her!
We teamed up with our friends to surprise Dr. Jane Zhu with a $1M grant to help her elevate her pediatric cancer research focus! 🥳❤️
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This might be the perfect list! has done amazing research - and you all know we love research!
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Our staff is the coolest! 😎
We are grateful for , because with them supporting our mission of #VictoryOverCancer, our future is bright!
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They have the drive for pediatric cancer research – and so do we! We are excited to announce that we have teamed up with to support pediatric cancer research. Let’s go team!
🏎️v.org/story/v-founda
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This August, ignite your impact at our 25th annual Wine Celebration! We have so much to celebrate and plenty of support to give for cancer research. We can’t wait to see you there!
🍷 winecelebration.org
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How often do you think of testicular cancer? Probably not enough. Prem Aithal was 28 when it first impacted him. He wants you to know that you should listen to your body and get checked! #TesticularCancerAwarenessMonth
📖 v.org/story/thrivers
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30 years of supporting all-star researchers. While we celebrate Jim’s legacy and the work that has been done since 1993, we’re excited for what we will do next!
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The 2023 Blessed Edmund Rice Humanitarian Award goes to the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Valvano Family!
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Look who’s changing the world!
from , funded by the gala in 2007, is out here making moves! 👇
🔬 nature.com/articles/s4146
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