What is Connor’s Cure?
Connor's Cure is a WWE initiative benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Your donation to Connor's Cure will fund critical pediatric cancer research at prominent cancer centers nationwide through the V Foundation's grant-making process.
What is the V Foundation?
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano with one goal in mind: to achieve Victory Over Cancer®. The V Foundation has awarded over $260 million in cancer research grants nationwide.
Can I register for FREE?
Yes! All participants can register for free.
Where does the money go?
100% of participant-raised funds for the Connor’s Cure Superstar Challenge benefit cancer pediatric cancer research. The V Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Committee vets and awards top-rated grant proposals from the nation’s leading medical facilities. In addition, funding will support the research at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. To date, Connor’s Cure has helped raise nearly $3.5 million and assisted more than 500 families around the world.
Is there a fundraising minimum?
No. However, we encourage all participants to raise at least $250.
How do I get my fundraising rewards?
All rewards will be mailed following the conclusion of the Connor’s Cure Superstar Challenge.
How do Matching Gifts work?
By participating in our Matching Gift Program, you can double your impact to the V Foundation for Cancer Research without giving a dollar more! Click here to find out more.
Is there a minimum age to participate?
Anyone 13 or older is welcome to register for the event. Participants under the age of 13 must be registered by an adult.
What logos can I use for my fundraising efforts?
Fundraisers are permitted to use the logos provided in the Connor’s Cure Toolkit.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes! All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Can I give out tax receipts to my donors?
We will issue IRS-compliant charitable tax acknowledgements for all donations made payable by check to the V Foundation. Please do not provide any kind of tax acknowledgements to your donors.
I received a check or money order. Where do I mail it?
Checks and money orders should be made payable to the V Foundation and be accompanied by the Offline Donation or Money Order Form that can be downloaded from your participant center. Please mail to:
the V Foundation
Attn: Connor’s Cure Superstar Challenge
14600 Weston Parkway
Cary, NC 27513
Can I mail in cash?
No. Please do not mail cash. If donors who have given cash contributions would like a gift acknowledgment for tax purposes, cash should be converted to a money order or a cashier’s check. Use the Money Order Form found in the participant center to list the money order amount, donor names and addresses, along with correlating gift amounts. A personal check may not be used for requesting individual tax acknowledgments for multiple donors.
What if I receive a check that has been made payable to me?
If your donor wants to receive a tax deduction for the gift, he or she will need to write a new check and make it payable to the V Foundation. Or you may cash the check and convert into a money order or cashier’s check, using the Money Order Form found in the participant center. If your donor does not need to receive a tax deduction for the contribution, you can endorse the back of the check as shown below and mail with the Offline Donation Form.
Your signature here
For deposit only to the account of the V Foundation.
How long will it take for an offline donation to be added to my fundraiser?
If a donation has been mailed to the V Foundation but has not been credited to your fundraising total within three weeks, please email DIYFundraisers@v.org.
How do I sign into my participant center?
Click here, or click on the login button at the top right corner of any page on the Connor’s Cure Superstar Challenge website, and then enter your email and password.