The V Foundation for Cancer Research 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 raised more than $80 million to fund cancer research grants nationwide and proudly awards 100 percent of all donations and net proceeds  of events directly to cancer research and related programs. The Foundation, which has received a coveted sixth consecutive (best possible) 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier on-line rating service for charitable organizations, awards grants through a competitive awards process strictly supervised by a Scientific Advisory Board.   For additional information on The V Foundation or to make a donation, please visit www.jimmyv.org or call         1-800-4JimmyV.


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Team ESPN, the corporate outreach program of ESPN,encompasses ESPN’s multi-faceted community relations initiatives, including volunteerism, corporate giving and cause marketing, while utilizing its diverse media assets. 

Through Team ESPN, ESPN employees and fans work together to make a difference in our world and the communities in which we live.




 

 

EVENT UPDATE

The V Foundation 8th Annual

“Show Your Spirit” Campaign 

March 19 - 20 2009

It is that time of year again when we can all show-off our team spirit in grassroots style by pledging $5 to cancer research. Join in; pass along to family, friends, companies, schools, hospitals, sororities, fraternities and organizations!

In case you aren’t familiar with the initiative, “Show Your Spirit” is a grassroots outreach program that unites people who care about the fight against cancer. It also provides employees and our fans, an opportunity to support, The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a charity that was established in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano to address this special cause.  

Team ESPN, the corporate outreach program for ESPN Inc., leads the charge with this unique opportunity to support and recognize the participant’s favorite team at work, during a two-day period in March, 19th & 20th, during college basketball “madness.”

 Staffers and management can enjoy wearing their favorite team’s baseball caps, football jerseys, soccer shirts, and more, while paying tribute to the memory of a loved one who may have lost their battle to Cancer or to those who are fighting the battle.

 While you are not required to participate, if you do choose to “Show Your Spirit” ® at work, please see your department ambassador for details. Also, gather your group together and take a photo of your team spirit and send it to: Shelley Hunter or call 860-766-2353 for more information.  

It is a heartwarming experience which unites us by engaging the human spirit and ultimately raising money for cancer research in a very unique way. 

Click below to acquire the

2009 Show Your Spirit Campaign Flyer

Show_Your_Spirit_2009.pdf

 

Team ESPN in the community...

ESPN continues to expand its long history of community outreach programs. Since its early years, ESPN has supported numerous national charitable and local community organizations, including Special Olympics Connecticut, The A. Bartlett Giamatti Little League Leadership Training Center, and The Family Center's Imagine Nation Museum.
ESPN, Inc. is the world's leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring a portfolio of over 50 multimedia sports assets. The company is comprised of six domestic television networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, ESPNU), ESPN and ESPN2 HD simulcast services, ESPN Regional Television, ESPN International (33 networks, syndication, radio, web sites), ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Enterprises, ESPN Zones (sports-themed restaurants), and other growing new businesses including ESPN360 (Broadband), Mobile ESPN, ESPN on Demand, ESPN Interactive and ESPN PPV. Based in Bristol, Ct., ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN.

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