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<blockquote data-quote="Vernon" data-source="post: 129916863" data-attributes="member: 1034769"><p><em>Event to Fund Cutting-Edge Pediatric Cancer Research in Loving Memory of John Saunders</em></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Cary, NC – [Tuesday, May 2, 2017] </strong>– The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, and ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster <strong>Dick Vitale</strong> are excited to announce a growing list of sports and entertainment celebrities scheduled to attend the 12th Annual Dick Vitale Gala. The event, which will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017, will draw hundreds of supporters to The Ritz Carlton Sarasota in Florida to further groundbreaking advancements in pediatric cancer research. Throughout the evening, the late<strong>John Saunders</strong>, founding member of the V Foundation’s Board of Directors and 10-time emcee of the Dick Vitale Gala, will also be remembered fondly for his dedication to achieving victory over cancer. Established in loving memory, funding the John Saunders Grant for Pediatric Cancer Research will be a focus of this year’s Gala.</p><p></p><p></p><p>“We are so ecstatic with the support and generosity shown to this year’s gala, and we are thrilled that the event is completely sold out! Our goal of $3 million can now become a reality,” said Vitale. “This year’s gala will be filled with many surprises, but the one thing you can be certain of is that Jimmy Valvano’s philosophy for life will be honored, and the guests will be moved to laughter, thought and tears. We are so proud of the celebrities joining us, and we hope to have a record-breaking year!”</p><p></p><p></p><p>Propelled by a sense of urgency to defeat the leading cause of death by disease in American children, celebrities will gather in support of the V Foundation and this year’s all-star Gala honorees: ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster <strong>Chris Berman</strong>, West Virginia University Head Men’s Basketball Coach <strong>Bob Huggins</strong> and University of Notre Dame Head Football Coach <strong>Brian Kelly</strong>. Notable NCAA Division I men’s basketball college coaches scheduled to attend include <strong>Frank Martin</strong> (<em>South Carolina</em>), <strong>Bill Self</strong> (<em>Kansas</em>), <strong>Jay Wright</strong> (<em>Villanova</em>), <strong>Mike White</strong> (<em>Florida</em>), <strong>Mike Brey</strong> (<em>Notre Dame</em>), <strong>Jim Larrañaga</strong> (<em>Miami</em>), <strong>Leonard Hamilton</strong> (<em>Florida State</em>), <strong>Kevin Keatts</strong> (<em>NC State</em>), <strong>Joe Dooley</strong> (<em>Florida Gulf Coast</em>), <strong>Johnny Dawkins</strong> (<em>Central Florida</em>) and <strong>Brian Gregory</strong> (<em>South Florida</em>). Current and former National Football League and collegiate standouts to be in attendance include <strong>David Baas</strong>, <strong>Trey Burton</strong>, <strong>Willie Clark</strong>, <strong>Jeff Faine</strong>, <strong>Ricky Jean Francois</strong>, <strong>Todd Johnson</strong>, <strong>Ron Powlus</strong>, and <strong>Renaldo Wynn</strong>. Current and former Major League Baseball and National Basketball Association players are also expected to attend. Television and movie star sisters <strong>Judy </strong>and <strong>Audrey Landers</strong>, as well as award-winning actor <strong>John Mahoney </strong>and daredevil <strong>Nik Wallenda</strong> will be present.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“Each year, Dick Vitale brings his boundless energy and extraordinary passion for stopping pediatric cancers to his annual Gala,” said Susan Braun, CEO of The V Foundation. “His enthusiasm for helping children is contagious, and we are excited to join him for an incredible evening in support of saving young lives.”</p><p></p><p></p><p>With only four percent of federal funding dedicated to pediatric cancer research, the V Foundation has amplified its efforts to stop children’s cancers. Vitale continues to be a champion for the cause, having raised more than $18 million through his Gala over the last 11 years. Funds from this year’s event will contribute to the <em>Not a Moment to Lose</em> campaign, which is strategically focused on emerging, high-impact research opportunities. In addition to pediatric cancer research, areas of scientific research to be funded through <em>Not a Moment to Lose</em> include the study of prevention signals, clinical trials, immunotherapy pathways, big data collaborations, convergence projects and translational research.</p><p></p><p></p><p>For more information about the 12th Annual Dick Vitale Gala or to purchase tickets, please visit <a href="http://www.jimmyv.org/vitale">www.jimmyv.org/vitale</a>. </p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>About The V Foundation for Cancer Research</strong></p><p></p><p>The V Foundation for Cancer Research is dedicated to declaring victory over cancer. It 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 funded more than $170 million in cancer research grants nationwide. It awards 100 percent of all direct cash donations to cancer research and related programs. Due to generous donors, the Foundation has an endowment that covers administrative expenses. <em>Not a Moment to Lose</em>, its boldest fundraising campaign to date, aims to raise $200 million for cancer research by 2020 to help transform the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. The Foundation awards peer-reviewed grants through a competitive awards process vetted by a world-renowned Scientific Advisory Committee. For more information on the V Foundation, please visit <a href="http://www.jimmyv.org/">www.jimmyv.org</a>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vernon, post: 129916863, member: 1034769"] [I]Event to Fund Cutting-Edge Pediatric Cancer Research in Loving Memory of John Saunders[/I] [B]Cary, NC – [Tuesday, May 2, 2017] [/B]– The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, and ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster [B]Dick Vitale[/B] are excited to announce a growing list of sports and entertainment celebrities scheduled to attend the 12th Annual Dick Vitale Gala. The event, which will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017, will draw hundreds of supporters to The Ritz Carlton Sarasota in Florida to further groundbreaking advancements in pediatric cancer research. Throughout the evening, the late[B]John Saunders[/B], founding member of the V Foundation’s Board of Directors and 10-time emcee of the Dick Vitale Gala, will also be remembered fondly for his dedication to achieving victory over cancer. Established in loving memory, funding the John Saunders Grant for Pediatric Cancer Research will be a focus of this year’s Gala. “We are so ecstatic with the support and generosity shown to this year’s gala, and we are thrilled that the event is completely sold out! Our goal of $3 million can now become a reality,” said Vitale. “This year’s gala will be filled with many surprises, but the one thing you can be certain of is that Jimmy Valvano’s philosophy for life will be honored, and the guests will be moved to laughter, thought and tears. We are so proud of the celebrities joining us, and we hope to have a record-breaking year!” Propelled by a sense of urgency to defeat the leading cause of death by disease in American children, celebrities will gather in support of the V Foundation and this year’s all-star Gala honorees: ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster [B]Chris Berman[/B], West Virginia University Head Men’s Basketball Coach [B]Bob Huggins[/B] and University of Notre Dame Head Football Coach [B]Brian Kelly[/B]. Notable NCAA Division I men’s basketball college coaches scheduled to attend include [B]Frank Martin[/B] ([I]South Carolina[/I]), [B]Bill Self[/B] ([I]Kansas[/I]), [B]Jay Wright[/B] ([I]Villanova[/I]), [B]Mike White[/B] ([I]Florida[/I]), [B]Mike Brey[/B] ([I]Notre Dame[/I]), [B]Jim Larrañaga[/B] ([I]Miami[/I]), [B]Leonard Hamilton[/B] ([I]Florida State[/I]), [B]Kevin Keatts[/B] ([I]NC State[/I]), [B]Joe Dooley[/B] ([I]Florida Gulf Coast[/I]), [B]Johnny Dawkins[/B] ([I]Central Florida[/I]) and [B]Brian Gregory[/B] ([I]South Florida[/I]). Current and former National Football League and collegiate standouts to be in attendance include [B]David Baas[/B], [B]Trey Burton[/B], [B]Willie Clark[/B], [B]Jeff Faine[/B], [B]Ricky Jean Francois[/B], [B]Todd Johnson[/B], [B]Ron Powlus[/B], and [B]Renaldo Wynn[/B]. Current and former Major League Baseball and National Basketball Association players are also expected to attend. Television and movie star sisters [B]Judy [/B]and [B]Audrey Landers[/B], as well as award-winning actor [B]John Mahoney [/B]and daredevil [B]Nik Wallenda[/B] will be present. “Each year, Dick Vitale brings his boundless energy and extraordinary passion for stopping pediatric cancers to his annual Gala,” said Susan Braun, CEO of The V Foundation. “His enthusiasm for helping children is contagious, and we are excited to join him for an incredible evening in support of saving young lives.” With only four percent of federal funding dedicated to pediatric cancer research, the V Foundation has amplified its efforts to stop children’s cancers. Vitale continues to be a champion for the cause, having raised more than $18 million through his Gala over the last 11 years. Funds from this year’s event will contribute to the [I]Not a Moment to Lose[/I] campaign, which is strategically focused on emerging, high-impact research opportunities. In addition to pediatric cancer research, areas of scientific research to be funded through [I]Not a Moment to Lose[/I] include the study of prevention signals, clinical trials, immunotherapy pathways, big data collaborations, convergence projects and translational research. For more information about the 12th Annual Dick Vitale Gala or to purchase tickets, please visit [URL='http://www.jimmyv.org/vitale']www.jimmyv.org/vitale[/URL]. [B]About The V Foundation for Cancer Research[/B] The V Foundation for Cancer Research is dedicated to declaring victory over cancer. It 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 funded more than $170 million in cancer research grants nationwide. It awards 100 percent of all direct cash donations to cancer research and related programs. Due to generous donors, the Foundation has an endowment that covers administrative expenses. [I]Not a Moment to Lose[/I], its boldest fundraising campaign to date, aims to raise $200 million for cancer research by 2020 to help transform the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. The Foundation awards peer-reviewed grants through a competitive awards process vetted by a world-renowned Scientific Advisory Committee. For more information on the V Foundation, please visit [URL='http://www.jimmyv.org/']www.jimmyv.org[/URL]. [/QUOTE]
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