The V Foundation - more than a basketball tournament

 

If you can watch Jimmy Valvano deliver his famous speech without crying -- call me because I want to give you a heart. 

At any point, the V Foundation has raised more than $70 million for cancer research.  In part of that infamous speech, Jimmy V mentions that he may not be helped, but maybe a child or someone in your family will benefit from your fund raising efforts.   What irony -- his daughter is a breast cancer survivor because of the research from the JimmyV Foundation. 

To donate  - contact www.JimmyV.org 

 
Posted by Aziz Abdur-Raoof,Howard Co. Real Estate Scoop on 12/05/2007 12:48 AM   Comments (5)   ,  
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5 Comments on The V Foundation - more than a basketball tournament

I saw the story on Jimmy V's daughter on ESPN this afternoon.  I agree, this is much more than a basketball game.  Thanks for reminding us about what is important, and the good things about sports in our society!

12/05/2007 01:14 AM by Tony & Darcy Cannon - The C Team (ERA Realty Center)

Sports is about the only thing I don't watch much, especially basket ball. My kids played football and were all too short to be of use on the court.  Sounds like a great cause and a great person.

12/05/2007 05:56 AM by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)

Now that is ironic, that Jimmy's daughter is doing so well.  Nice post - I hope someone discovers this great cause through you, and makes a donation they might not have considered doing so before.

12/05/2007 07:12 AM by Margaret Woda, Maryland REALTOR (RE/MAX VISION)

Excellent post Aziz!Although the man is no longer here....his foundation is doing wonderful work in his name!

12/05/2007 07:37 AM by Beach & Luxury Realty Inc

Tony & Darcy -- there has been a big reminder in our area w/the death of football player Sean Taylor.

Chris - one of my fave shows is The Big Idea, I have watched that over sports.

Margaret - funny how life works sometimes

BLR Guy - I still remember that look on Olajawon face when NC State won the tourney and Jimmy V was running around the court looking to hug someone.

 

12/05/2007 09:44 AM by Aziz Abdur-Raoof,Howard Co. Real Estate Scoop (RE/MAX Rewards)

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