Charles Duffy

Get personal! Help others understand the meaning behind your Memorial Giving Page and why supporting cancer research is important to you. Add a photo, and share your story.  Use the questions and example below for inspiration:

Who are you remembering? Whose life are you celebrating? What are the things that make them special to you? To others? Why would your loved one want to support the V Foundation's mission to achieve Victory Over Cancer®?

I am/We are passionate about the V Foundation because _______________.

Example: 

As family and friends of (insert memorial name), we celebrate and remember (his/her) life. 

Cancer research is important to me because I know, someday, cancer will be a disease of the past. We have chose to designate donations to the V Foundation for Cancer Research because (insert name) embodied the same spirit as Jim Valvano to "Don't Give Up ... Don't Ever Give Up!®

We will never give up in the fight against cancer. Thank you for standing beside me, for remembering (insert name) and for considering a gift to the V Foundation in (insert name's) memory.  

About the V Foundation for Cancer Research

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 over $353 million in cancer research grants nationwide. It awards 100% of direct donations to cancer research and programs. The V Foundation’s endowment covers administrative expenses. The Foundation awards peer-reviewed grants through a competitive award process vetted by an all-volunteer Scientific Advisory Committee.

By making a donation, you support cutting-edge research nationwide for all cancer types. You will be saving lives. Make a difference today. Join us!

For more information on the V Foundation, please visit v.org.