Every day we come to work with Jim Valvano's inspiring words in mind: “Don't give up . . . Don't ever give up!”® It's this attitude that gets us a little bit closer to achieving his dream of Victory Over Cancer® every day.

This charity's score is 99%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

“It is one of life's greatest honors and pleasures to work with the outstanding Board of Directors that we have at the V Foundation,” said Susan Braun, CEO of the V Foundation.

Our mission is simple – we fund game-changing research and all-star scientists to accelerate victory over cancer and save lives. You find a way to help us with a donation.

Our mission is simple – we fund game-changing research and all-star scientists to accelerate victory over cancer and save lives.

CARY, NC (November 10, 2022) – The V Foundation for Cancer Research announces it has awarded nearly $27 million in cancer research grants during its 2022 fiscal year. Since its inception almost 30 years ago, the V Foundation has funded over $310 million through almost 1,200 grants.

Every day we come to work with Jim Valvano's inspiring words in mind: “Don't give up . . . Don't ever give up!”® It's this attitude that gets us a little bit closer to achieving his dream of Victory Over Cancer® every day.

Our mission is simple – we fund game-changing research and all-star scientists to accelerate victory over cancer and save lives. You find a way to help us with a donation.

Our mission is simple – we fund game-changing research and all-star scientists to accelerate victory over cancer and save lives.

Since its formation in 1993, the V Foundation has awarded over $310 million in cancer research grants nationwide and has grown to become one of the premier supporters of cutting-edge cancer research.

We want to bring about a world where everybody can lead longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. A world where: Some types of cancer are effectively eliminated. Many more are prevented from developing in the first place.

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

1993 The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, award-winning basketball coach and commentator.

It's built around 4 objectives – to discover, detect, prevent, and treat – so that progress in understanding the fundamental biology of cancer leads to new prevention measures, tests and treatments.

The Prevent Cancer Foundation Awareness Campaigns are designed to help educate the public about specific preventable cancers. Check out the Foundation's campaigns for colorectal, cervical and skin cancer and more.

1993 The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, award-winning basketball coach and commentator.