It’s awesome, baby! The 19th annual Dick Vitale Gala raised $24.8 million for The V Foundation in support of pediatric cancer research Friday night.
- The $24.8 million raised at this year’s Dick Vitale Gala was more than double the previous high achieved last year.
- Over two decades, Vitale has raised nearly $93M for The V Foundation in support of pediatric cancer research.
- Honorees at this year’s Dick Vitale Gala included:
- Jeff Gordon
- Rick Barnes
- Derek Jeter
- Jim Kelly
- Nikki McCray-Penson
- The event was emceed by ESPN’s Kevin Neghandi. ESPN Chairman and The V Foundation board member Jimmy Pitaro was also in attendance to introduce Dick Vitale.
- The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach and ESPN commentator.
- The V Foundation has funded over $353 million in game-changing cancer research grants nationwide through a competitive process strictly supervised by a world-class Scientific Advisory Committee.
- Because the V Foundation has an endowment to cover administrative expenses, 100% of direct donations is awarded to cancer research and programs.
- The V team is committed to accelerating Victory Over Cancer. To learn more, visit v.org.