The V Foundation
Winter X Games 13 Kick-Off Bash to Benefit the V Foundation and Boarding for Breast Cancer
Date:
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Location:
The Aspen Room and Fountain Courtyard at the St. Regis Hotel 315 East Dean Street, Aspen
What:
The V Foundation and Boarding for Breast Cancer join forces in this one-of-a-kind charity event to benefit cancer research, awareness and education. A night for the family where guests can mix and mingle with Winter X Games athletes, enjoy musical performances by Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies, pro-snowboarder Tara Dakides and others, bid on fabulous silent auction items and much more. Net proceeds from this event will benefit The V Foundation and Boarding for Breast Cancer.
About The V Foundation for Cancer Research
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 $70 million to fund cancer research grants nationwide. It awards 100 percent of all new direct cash donations and net proceeds of events directly to cancer research and related programs. The Foundation, which has received five consecutive top 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator, awards grants through a competitive awards process strictly supervised by a Scientific Review Committee. For more information on The V Foundation or to make a donation, please visit www.jimmyv.org.
About Boarding For Breast Cancer
Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC) is a nonprofit, youth-focused education, awareness and fundraising foundation created to increase awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle. www.b4bc.org
For more information on the V foundation and ESPN’s corporate outreach initiatives, please visit www.jimmyv.org and www.espn.com/action.