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James Thomas Anthony Valvano (March 10, 1946 – April 28, 1993), nicknamed Jimmy V, was an American college basketball player, coach, and broadcaster. [1][2] Valvano had a successful coaching career with multiple schools, culminating at NC State. While the head coach at NC State, his team won the 1983 NCAA Division I men's basketball title ...
Jun 21, 2020 · After leaving NC State, Jimmy V found a home as a broadcaster, teaming up with Dick Vitale. In 1992, however, everything would change. Valvano was diagnosed with metastatic adenocarcinoma, an aggressive form of cancer. While that terrible news shocked the sports world, Jimmy V wouldn’t go down without a fight.
Mar 4, 2018 · Over twenty-five years later, the Jimmy V Foundation raises about 125 million dollars for cancer research each year. The Foundation’s scientific advisory board includes 20 of the top cancer doctors from the leading research centers from around the country. These doctors decide where the money goes based on competitive proposals. What sets the ...
Jul 28, 2023 · The Jimmy V Foundation was created in the final months of Valvano's life, and decades later had raised over $310 million for cancer research. "As Jim said, 'Cancer research may not save my life ...
- Brandon Bombay
Mar 4, 2013 · Jimmy V's legacy has been the battle against that dreaded disease, cancer. ... I will keep trying my best in the effort to beat cancer. Jimmy V said it so eloquently 20 years ago. If you want to ...
- Dick Vitale
Apr 29, 1993 · Determined to publicize the need for cancer research, Valvano started a vocal and spirited national campaign to raise funds and awareness. He established the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research ...
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Their money, and their dollars, and they’re helping me. We are starting the Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research. And its motto is, “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.”. And that’s what I’m going to try to do every minute that I have left. I will thank God for the day and the moment I have.
