Jim Valvano

The 3rd Annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean Weekend Raises Over $3.4 Million

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The 3rd annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean weekend, held March 21-24 in Sonoma County’s renowned wine country, raised over $3.4 million.

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  • The 3rd annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean weekend, held March 21-24 in Sonoma County’s renowned wine country, raised over $3.4 million.
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    The V Foundation’s wine country events have raised nearly $170 million for cancer research over the last 25 years.
  • Since the V Foundation’s inception in 1993, the organization has awarded over $353 million in cancer research grants to world-class scientists at top cancer centers nationwide.
  • The 4th annual V Foundation Sonoma Epicurean weekend will take place March 20-23, 2025.

JOHN ANTHONY VINEYARDS EXPANDS PORTFOLIO, PHILANTHROPY AND EVENTS PROGRAM

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NAPA, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Anthony Vineyards strengthens its position as a super luxury producer of Napa Valley wines with highly-anticipated and collectable new releases from historic and iconic vineyard sites in 2024. The winery, founded by John Anthony Truchard in 2003, is the signature brand within the John Anthony Family of Wines portfolio and will also strategically expand its national events program to the industry's most prestigious events, while deepening its support of philanthropic causes this year.

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  • The winery, founded by John Anthony Truchard in 2003, is the signature brand within the John Anthony Family of Wines portfolio and will also strategically expand its national events program to the industry's most prestigious events, while deepening its support of philanthropic causes this year.
  • The 2019 John Anthony "Lot 8" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley is a limited-edition wine celebrating John Anthony Vineyards and Larkmead Vineyards joint commitment to the Napa Valley community, the careful stewardship of the land, and the continued pursuit of the highest-quality wines from this world-class region.
  • This spring also marks the much-awaited John Anthony Vineyards Carneros Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley returning into national distribution alongside the brand's signature John Anthony Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • This month, John Anthony Vineyards will return to Pebble Beach Food & Wine from April 4-7, pouring the new 2023 John Anthony Church Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, 2020 John Anthony Crane Vineyard Syrah, and 2018 John Anthony Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Hall of Fame Broadcaster Dick Vitale Releases New Book, Until My Last Breath: Fighting Cancer With My Young Heroes

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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CARY, N.C., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dick Vitale, Hall of Fame broadcaster and V Foundation for Cancer Research Board Member, announced the release of his latest book, Until My Last Breath: Fighting Cancer With My Young Heroes, available for purchase on Amazon beginning March 6. Autographed copies will also be available on dickvitale.com and books will be on sale nationwide at additional locations on March 19. In the book, Vitale chronicles his own experiences with cancer and features the stories from his All-Courageous Team, the young cancer fighters who have inspired him at every step. 

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  • In the book, Vitale chronicles his own experiences with cancer and features the stories from his All-Courageous Team, the young cancer fighters who have inspired him at every step.
  • Vitale is a three-time cancer survivor who has battled melanoma, lymphoma and vocal-cord cancer beginning in 2021.
  • Vitale is an active board member for the V Foundation for Cancer Research and established the Dick Vitale Gala in 2005, an annual event that raises funds for pediatric cancer research.
  • All proceeds from the book will benefit the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund at the V Foundation.

WEATHER WINES BY JOHN ANTHONY FAMILY OF WINES EXPANDS COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN CALIFORNIA

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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NAPA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weather Wines, launched by John Anthony Family of Wines in 2020, announces its return as Presenting Sponsor of Sonoma Epicurean, a milestone event in V Foundation for Cancer Research's fundraising calendar. The Burgundian-varietal focused portfolio of Weather Wines' Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays is sourced from their most perfect micro-climates with a focus on Sonoma Coast and Russian River terroirs. As Presenting Sponsor of Sonoma Epicurean, Weather Wines joins an exceptional line up of wineries, restaurateurs, and food purveyors based in Sonoma to share their bounty with guests as they raise monies in the fight against cancer. New this year, Weather's winery chef, Logan Foos, will join the event, preparing small bites paired with Weather's sub-AVA and single-vineyard bottlings, amplifying these expressive, food-friendly, and delicious wines. The three-day Sonoma Epicurean experience culminates in the #1 grossing fundraising gala in the region and was awarded "Best Fundraiser Weekend" by San Francisco Magazine in 2023. The third-annual Sonoma Epicurean takes place March 21 - 23, 2024 in Healdsburg.

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  • NAPA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weather Wines , launched by John Anthony Family of Wines in 2020, announces its return as Presenting Sponsor of Sonoma Epicurean , a milestone event in V Foundation for Cancer Research 's fundraising calendar.
  • "It's an honor for Weather Wines to return as Presenting Sponsor of Sonoma Epicurean to support the great work of the V Foundation alongside Sonoma's community of outstanding wineries, growers, and neighbors," said John Anthony Truchard, Founder and CEO John Anthony Family of Wines.
  • "As our company expands, it is particularly important that we support the communities in which we make our wines.
  • For more information on Weather Wines, visit www.WeatherWines.com or follow online via Facebook and Instagram @weatherwines.

TransPerfect Posts Record Revenue of $1.2 Billion in 2023

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransPerfect , the world’s largest provider of language and artificial intelligence solutions for global business, today announced 2023 billed revenues of $1.2 billion.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransPerfect , the world’s largest provider of language and artificial intelligence solutions for global business, today announced 2023 billed revenues of $1.2 billion.
  • This represents a 3% increase over 2022 and marks the company’s 31st consecutive year of revenue growth.
  • TransPerfect President and CEO Phil Shawe stated, “I’m proud of our team for navigating what was a difficult business environment in 2023—and continuing to deliver growth.
  • In addition, the company’s eDiscovery and litigation support solutions saw double-digit growth, as customers migrated business away from traditional suppliers.

TransPerfect Posts Record Revenue of $1.2 Billion in 2023

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TransPerfect, the world's largest provider of language and artificial intelligence solutions for global business, today announced 2023 billed revenues of $1.2 billion. This represents a 3% increase over 2022 and marks the company's 31st consecutive year of revenue growth.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TransPerfect , the world's largest provider of language and artificial intelligence solutions for global business, today announced 2023 billed revenues of $1.2 billion.
  • This represents a 3% increase over 2022 and marks the company's 31st consecutive year of revenue growth.
  • TransPerfect President and CEO Phil Shawe stated, "I'm proud of our team for navigating what was a difficult business environment in 2023—and continuing to deliver growth.
  • GlobalLink, TransPerfect's flagship platform for translation automation, continued to outperform relative to other areas of the business with a 30% increase in licensing revenue.

U.S. Polo Assn. Supports Star-Studded 'Boo-Yah' Night for The V Foundation for Cancer Research

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The V Foundation is named for legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano and was created with one goal in mind - Victory Over Cancer(R).

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  • The V Foundation is named for legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano and was created with one goal in mind - Victory Over Cancer(R).
  • "Boo-Yah, A Celebration of Stuart Scott" raised nearly $2.4 million, bringing the three-year total to over $5 million for game-changing cancer research.
  • "The Boo-Yah event and the V Foundation for Cancer Research are perfectly aligned with U.S. Polo Assn.
  • Not to mention, we are extremely proud to support cancer research with the V Foundation and to have access to this incredible sponsorship opportunity through our strategic partnership with ESPN."

Gene Splicing Reduces Effectiveness of CD20-Targeting Monoclonal Antibodies Designed to Treat Variety of Blood Cancers and Disorders

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunotherapies that target the CD20 antigen have revolutionized how patients with a variety of blood cancers and hematologic disorders have been treated. However, many patients develop resistance to these treatments due to a loss of the antigen that's being targeted. Now, a new study from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) has found that gene splicing occurring within these cells can cause significant changes in CD20 protein levels that render the therapies ineffective.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunotherapies that target the CD20 antigen have revolutionized how patients with a variety of blood cancers and hematologic disorders have been treated.
  • These findings may lead to more appropriate choices for therapy that maximize benefits to patients affected by a variety of blood cancers.
  • CD20 is a cell-surface protein involved in the fine-tuning of B cell responses to foreign agents like viruses.
  • Prior research had shown that a loss of CD20 reduced the effectiveness of these immunotherapies, since it would remove their intended target.

LOCAL COLLEGE OFFERS FREE SHAVES TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Denmark College, with campuses in both Chicago and Merrillville, Indiana, is running a "Free-Shave November" campaign this month to support cancer research. The school, which grooms future barbers as well as other professionals, is putting its own spin on national No-Shave November by donating $2 per free shave to the V Foundation. The V Foundation awards 100% of direct donations to cancer research.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Denmark College, with campuses in both Chicago and Merrillville, Indiana, is running a "Free-Shave November" campaign this month to support cancer research.
  • The V Foundation awards 100% of direct donations to cancer research.
  • Participants can look good and raise funds for cancer research at the same time!
  • Denmark College is proud of its continued commitment to providing exceptional education in the fields of barbering, cosmetology and medical assisting.

DENMARK COLLEGE PROUDLY ANNOUNCES "FREE-SHAVE NOVEMBER" CAMPAIGN

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Denmark College is excited to announce their upcoming "Free-Shave November" campaign. With national No-Shave November approaching, Denmark College will put its own spin on it: Participants can look good and raise funds for cancer research at the same time!

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Denmark College is excited to announce their upcoming "Free-Shave November" campaign.
  • During Free-Shave November, Denmark College will donate $2 to the V Foundation for every free shave performed by their students studying barbering.
  • Denmark College is proud of its continued commitment to providing exceptional education and grooming future professionals in the fields of barbering, cosmetology and medical assisting.
  • "At Denmark College, we believe in the power of a 'you-centric' education," said Aaron Young, director of the Chicago campus.