The V Foundation for Cancer Research announced its annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Wine Celebration, held July 31 - August 3 in Napa Valley, raised $12.3 million for game-changing cancer research. Now in its 27th year, the Wine Celebration has raised over $180 million to accelerate cancer research and save lives. This event was presented by John Anthony Family of Wines.

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The V Foundation for Cancer Research Wine Celebration team celebrates $12.3 million raised at the 2025 event.

In total, the V Foundation has awarded more than 1,330 grants since its founding, supporting the most cutting-edge cancer research at top cancer centers across North America.

Highlights of the weekend included:

• Dinner with the Docs, at Inglenook Winery alongside members of the V Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).
• President’s & Vintner Grant Honoree Luncheon at Auberge du Soleil, celebrating 2025 Vintner Grant Honorees Craig & Kathryn Hall, Proprietors of Hall Wines, Walt Wines, and Baca Wines.
• Rock the V, at the Estate Yountville with 60+ chef and vintner stations and live music by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Maggie Rose.
• Krzyzewski Family Cancer Research Symposium where guests learned first-hand about advances in cancer research from V grantees.
• Gala & Auction, hosted at Nickel & Nickel Winery, featuring a multi-course meal prepared by Chef Rebecca Weitzman and a live auction.
  
  

V Foundation Board Member and Duke Men’s Basketball icon Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski hosted the Wine Celebration Gala & Auction for his 18th time, joined on stage by Chris Spatola, ESPN college basketball analyst. The evening included a surprise “Spirit of Jimmy V Award” for Jamie Valvano, daughter of V Foundation founder Jim Valvano, celebrating 20 years cancer-free. Jamie was joined on stage with fellow Spirit of Jimmy V honorees, George Bodenheimer, retired Executive Chairman, ESPN, Inc. and Harry Rhoads, co-founder, Washington Speakers Bureau.

The live auction kicked off a 10-day sail on The World, Residences at Sea, with experiences at HALL Napa Valley. The evening’s top lots included a Wimbledon Experience with a magnum vertical of Staglin Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, a private charter of OMNIA Yacht for 10 guests including five magnums of Alpha Omega ERA Cabernet Sauvignon, and an escape for four at Exclusive Resorts’ The Eden Club Residences at Pittormie Castle St. Andrews, Scotland with golf at St. Andrews golf course and magnums of Chappellet Winery Cabernet. The generosity continued through the Fund-a-Need, and with a generous matching grant from Cindy and Evan Goldberg, Board Chair of the V Foundation for Cancer Research, the final gavel came down and $12.3 million had been raised to support lifesaving cancer research.

100% of event proceeds from the 27th annual Wine Celebration will directly benefit cancer research.

The 28th annual V Foundation Wine Celebration will be held July 30 - August 2, 2026. For more information, please visit v.org/wine.

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"The Wine Celebration truly highlights the generosity of the V Foundation community and their passion for supporting bold ideas and scientists who dig deep into cancer's most complex challenges," said Clark Kinlin, Interim CEO of the V Foundation.