What is Dribble for Victory Over Cancer?
The V Foundation for Cancer Research and Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation are uniting with men’s and women’s basketball teams across the country to stop childhood cancer. Dribble for Victory Over Cancer is a national event series that unites universities and communities in the fight to end childhood cancer. Proceeds will benefit cancer centers nationwide through the Dick Vitale Fund for Pediatric Cancer.
Where is the event and what is the timeline for the day?
Location:
St. John's University - Queen's Campus - 8000 Utopia Pkwy, Jamaica, NY 11432
Timeline:
10:00 AM - Registration
11:30 AM - Welcome
11:45 AM - Dribble begins!
12:15 PM - Autographs and Awards
How much does it cost to register?
Event day registration and virtual registration are both available.
- Event registration is $15 for a child 12 and under, and $25 for adults.
- Virtual registration is $20 for a child 12 and under, and $30 for adults. This rate difference includes the cost to ship participants their event t-shirt.
What is included with my registration?
All participants receive their own personal fundraising page and an official Dribble for Victory Over Cancer shirt. Participants joining us virtually will have their items shipped directly to the address used during registration.
Is my registration refundable?
Registration is non-refundable; however, you may convert your registration to a tax-deductible donation that funds lifesaving pediatric cancer research.
How do I receive my T shirt?
Dribble for Victory Over Cancer shirts will be distributed by the participating school at each hosted event. Virtual participants will have their shirt mailed within 30 days after the event to the address used during registration.
Are there age requirements for participation in the event?
There is no minimum age requirement for this event.
Where does the money go?
Funds raised will benefit the Dick Vitale Fund for Pediatric Cancer at the V Foundation. Grants are awarded through a highly competitive process led by a prestigious Scientific Advisory Committee. The committee ensures only projects with the most potential for success are funded. Currently holding 10 consecutive 4-star (highest) ratings from Charity Navigator, America’s largest evaluator of charities, the V Foundation is among the top 2% of all charities evaluated. The V Foundation is also a GuideStar Platinum-rated charity
What is the length of the Dribble for Victory Over Cancer course?
The Dribble course is approximately a 1-mile course through campus.
How do I sign into my fundraising page?
Click here, and then click on the login button at the top right corner of the page. Then enter your email and password.
How do Matching Gifts work?
By participating in our Matching Gift Program (where many companies match employee donations), you can double your impact to the V Foundation without giving a dollar more! Click here to find out more.
What logos can I use for my fundraising efforts?
Fundraisers are permitted to use the logos provided in the Dribble for Victory Over Cancer Toolkit located in your participant center.
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?
The V Foundation will issue IRS-compliant charitable tax acknowledgements for all donations made 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: Dribble for Victory Over Cancer
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 it 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 Dribble@v.org.
What is the V Foundation?
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded 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 nationwide cancer research grants and has grown to become one of the premier supporters of cutting-edge cancer research.
What is the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation?
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation is a national leader in the fight to end pediatric cancer. It awards science-altering grants via a rigorous process that is overseen by scientific thought-leaders. Research funded by the Foundation has contributed to pivotal advancements in the areas of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, immunotherapy/CAR T cells, osteosarcoma, juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia.
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation is a GuideStar Platinum-rated charity and has been ranked as an accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau. Its actions every day bring to life its motto: Powering Cures, Realizing Futures. For more information, please visit www.PCRF-kids.org or follow us @PCRF_KIDS.
Covid Precautions
- St. John’s University is following New York guidelines on gatherings, and the campus policy as it stands today (9/1/2021). Please note the following requirements:
- Proof of vaccination or proof of medical/religious exemption must be provided at check-in for all participants 12 and over.
- Masks are required for participants regardless of vaccination or age.
- Participants unable to attend in-person are encouraged to participate virtually.