Launches October 10-11, 2025

Washington, DC

The V Foundation for Cancer Research Capital Epicurean unites an incredible group of influential individuals from the business, healthcare and philanthropic worlds with a focus on one mission: supporting the best of the best in cancer research to accelerate Victory Over Cancer and save lives.

 

Our Story

The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach, ESPN commentator and member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The V Foundation has funded nearly $400 million in game-changing cancer research grants in North America 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 funding the best scientists to accelerate Victory Over Cancer® and save lives.

Learn more about our grants process here.

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