AUGUST 6-9, 2020 • NAPA VALLEY, CA
SPONSORED BY: KATIE COURIC COACH K Katie is an award- Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski winning journalist and New is an inaugural V Foundation York Times best-selling author. Board member, Duke Univer- sity Head Men’s Basketball Coach She was the first woman to solo and the all-time winningest coach in anchor a network evening newscast, NCAA basketball history. He has won CBS Evening News, and was co-anchor five NCAA Championships, five global of NBC’s Today Show. She has won a championships and three consecutive duPont-Columbia, a Peabody, two Edward Olympic gold medals while coaching the R. Murrows, a Walter Cronkite Award, and USA National Men’s Basketball Team. multiple Emmys. The V Foundation Wine Celebration is thrilled In addition to writing The Best Advice I to welcome Coach K as host for the 13th Ever Got: Lessons from Extraordinary time. “I think you have to have an Lives, Couric’s memoir will be published in Spring 2021. enthusiasm for life. You have to have a dream, a goal. And you have to be willing to work for it.” — Jim Valvano
ANDY GRAMMER MICHAEL MINA Since his 2011 self-titled debut, Grammer has consistently delivered stratosphere- With accolades including a Michelin star at his flagship San Francisco restaurant sized smashes buoyed by impressive range, deft musicality and endless MICHAEL MINA, James Beard Foundation “Who’s Who of Food & Beverage” charisma. By 2019, he scored six chart-topping hits—each certified gold inductee and Bon Appétit Chef of the Year, Chef Michael Mina or better by the RIAA. The artist’s breakout “Fine By Me” and its continues to dazzle the culinary world with over 45 bold dining follow-up “Keep Your Head Up” are both certified platinum. concepts across the globe. Chef Mina brings together the His 2014 sophomore offering,Magazines or Novels, best of his Middle Eastern heritage with the finest went gold and yielded the gold “Good To Be Alive of Mediterranean ingredients and techniques (Hallelujah).” During this chapter, the single to create a completely unique culinary “Honey, I’m Good” reached quadruple- adventure. platinum status globally. WELCOME THURSDAY / AUGUST 6
Julie Maples is the daughter of Retired HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON Executive Vice President of ESPN, Inc., V WINE CELEBRATION Jim Allegro, and Chairwoman of the Perry Lang’s V Foundation Wine Celebration. Julie EVENT HIGHLIGHTS is also the General Partner of FYRFLY Perry Lang’s, located in the heart of wine country, is an approachable chophouse with California sensibilities. Adam Perry Lang’s second eponymous Venture Partners. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 restaurant will showcase his one-of-a-kind Dry Aged Beef Program and • Hall of Fame Luncheon seasonally-driven, produce-forward dishes, alongside some of the finest wines Dear V Foundation Friends and Family, Perry Lang’s, Yountville in Napa Valley.
During our 21st Annual Wine Celebration, our amazing • Humanitarians & Founders Dinner Hosted by Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski community helped push the total amount raised for cancer Frank Family Vineyards Chef Adam Perry Lang, Award-Winning Barbecue & Meat Master By Private Invitation Only research to over $115 million! This tremendous success would • Dinner with the Docs NOT be possible without each and every one of you. With your Far Niente Winery HUMANITARIANS & FOUNDERS DINNER support, we are so much closer to achieving Victory Over Featuring Tony Award Winner Christian Hoff Cancer®! Frank Family Vineyards • Reception & Private Concert Performance The 2020 Wine Celebration has so much in store for you: award- Alpha Omega Winery First constructed in 1884, and refinished with native sandstone from the nearby hills in 1906, the iconic Larkmead building is now considered an winning journalist and television Hall of Famer Katie Couric Featuring Multiple-Platinum Artist Andy Grammer archetype of California’s wine country—appearing on the National Register will lead our charge to raise money during this year’s Fund-A- of Historical Places and listed as a Point of Historical Interest in the state Need for colorectal cancer research. Despite being the 4th most FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2020 of California. Frank Family Vineyards honors the building’s history by common cancer, colorectal cancer remains the second leading continuing to hand-craft superb wines. cause of all cancer deaths in the United States. Katie’s personal • Presidents & Vintner Grant Hosted by Rich & Leslie Frank connection to colorectal cancer has led her to become a leading Honorees Luncheon Louis M. Martini Winery By Invitation Only for Giving Club Members cancer advocate who has helped to raise more than $600 million to support cutting-edge collaborative science and its research. • Sponsor Reception DINNER WITH THE DOCS The Grove We are proud to announce, for the first time in Wine Celebration Far Niente Winery history, we will have a musical entertainer who is directly aligned • “Rock The V” Party at The Pavilion The Estate Yountville Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to dine with the world-class doctors with our mission. Please join us in welcoming multi-platinum and researchers of the V Scientific Advisory Committee at the Far Niente artist Andy Grammer to the stage at our private concert during winery. Surrounded by 13 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, Far our opening night event at Alpha Omega Winery! Niente is thought by many to be among the most stunning landscapes in the SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2020 Napa Valley. Chef Alejandro Ayala will prepare a sumptuous dinner paired We are thrilled to announce Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski will • Answer for Cancer with a superb selection of highly-acclaimed wines. return for his 14th year to host our Saturday night gala at the Research Symposium & Marketplace Hosted by Proprietress Beth Nickel beautiful Nickel & Nickel Winery. We will also be featuring the The Social, The Estate Yountville Chef Alejandro Ayala, James Beard Award Honoree bold flavors and creative culinary innovations of Michelin-star • Saturday Night Gala at Nickel & Nickel: Chef Michael Mina. Showcase Auction & Reception RECEPTION & PRIVATE CONCERT BY Our sincerest gratitude to all of you for standing Gala Dinner & Program MULTI-PLATINUM ARTIST ANDY GRAMMER #shouldertoshoulder with us and for your longtime support of the Host Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski Alpha Omega Winery V Foundation. Together, we will crush this disease once and for all! Featuring Award-Winning Journalist Katie Couric Michelin Chef Michael Mina Alpha Omega’s extraordinary winemakers, along with historic vineyards, We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful Napa Valley combine to create premiere wines that express the essence of this famous on August 6-9! Live Auction wine region. Guests will enjoy a private performance by multi-platinum with Emmy Award-Winner John Curley singer and songwriter Andy Grammer, who has consistently delivered Warmly, stratosphere-size smashes buoyed by impressive range, deft musicality Dolce Lounge and endless charisma. Robust instrumentation will uphold a feeling of Featuring DJ Lucien unabashed positivity from Grammer throughout the evening. This uplifting spirit is defined in his hit single, “Don’t Give Up On Me.” • Corona Nightclub The Social, The Estate Yountville Hosted by Proprietors Robin & Michelle Baggett JULIE MAPLES Chef Victor Scargle, Executive Chef, The Estate Yountville FOUNDER AND CO-CHAIR, THE V FOUNDATION WINE CELEBRATION FRIDAY / AUGUST 7 FRIDAY / AUGUST 7 SATURDAY / AUGUST 8
PRESIDENTS & VINTNER GRANT ANSWER FOR CANCER RESEARCH HONOREES LUNCHEON SYMPOSIUM & MARKETPLACE Sponsored by Sponsored by The Social, The Estate Yountville Louis M. Martini Winery Hosted by Dr. William Nelson, Cancer Center Director, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Louis M. Martini is an iconic Napa Valley winery that has crafted high Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins caliber Cabernet Sauvignon since 1933. Pioneering founder Louis M. Martini played an integral role in establishing Napa Valley as one of the world’s RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM premier winegrowing regions. Acquired by Gallo in 2002, guests will enjoy The V Scientific Advisory Committee, comprised of the nation’s leading the newly restored winery, which showcases the commitment to crafting physicians and research scientists from prominent universities and cancer world-class Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley while dining with Gina centers, discuss current advances and discoveries into clinical applications, Gallo, granddaughter of Julio Gallo, and winemaker of the Gallo Signature new diagnostics and alternative treatments for cancer. By focusing on Series. brilliant young investigators, the Scientific Advisory Committee works Hosted by Proprietress Gina Gallo toward accomplishing the goal of the foundation: eradicating cancer. Chef Jeffery Russell, Former Chef, Aureole and Charlie Palmer Group Chef Nash Cognetti, Former Chef, Tra Vigne MARKETPLACE By Invitation Only for Giving Club Members Guests savor boutique and legendary wines with a fusion of edibles.
“ROCK THE V” PARTY Showcasing the All-Stars of Cancer Research NICKEL & NICKEL WINERY Sponsored by
The Estate Yountville FAMED RESTAURATEURS AND CHEFS SHOWCASE AUCTION & RECEPTION Food enthusiasts and well-seasoned cooks alike can indulge their gourmand interests while interacting with the region’s top chefs and culinary professionals GALA DINNER & LIVE AUCTION
WINE COUNTRY’S PREEMINENT VINTNERS Hosted by Enjoy handcrafted wines, prized varietals and new releases from world- Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski renowned winemakers Featuring CONNOISSEUR WINE AUCTION Award-Winning Journalist Katie Couric Bid on one-of-a-kind cases of custom-created wine blends from celebrated & winemakers Michelin Chef Michael Mina DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY DOLCE LOUNGE
Join us back at The Social “DON’T GIVE UP . . . DON’T EVER GIVE UP!”® CORONA NIGHTCLUB
REGISTER TO ATTEND AT WINECELEBRATION.ORG OR CONTACT SASHA MICHAEL: [email protected] OR (707) 244-3916. FUND-A-NEED / COLON CANCER RESEARCH AUCTION LOTS
“Our trip was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE AND MEMORABLE— FUND-A-NEED from the restaurants we enjoyed in Sydney, to the incredible places we visited in Adelaide, and the Australian Colorectal Cancer Research Open Championships in Melbourne. The stories, pictures and memories can’t come close to doing it justice!” — Carl & Amy Liebert, with Richard & Shelley Birnbaum
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States. One in 20 people will develop colon cancer.
It is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. “We had a fabulous time at the Eagles concert! What an incredible show they put on— four hours of straight Eagles Join the V Foundation to fund critical colon cancer research. music and magic! We were also Go to winecelebration.org for more information about how to donate. in GREAT COMPANY!” — Wayne & Nan Kocourek
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“We had an amazing time! It was an unforgettable weekend. THE V FOUNDATION COLORECTAL CANCER IN 2016, MORE THAN WILL NEVER FORGET IT. HAS FUNDED NEARLY THE 5-YEAR IS THE FOURTH 1.3 million people Thank you!” SURVIVAL RATE — Tony Frogameni & Misty Smith most common cancer WERE LIVING is 64%. Colorectal $6 million with colorectal in colorectal cancer in the U.S., behind cancer will be cancer. The median research, including breast (females), lung diagnosed in more age at diagnosis investment in and bronchus cancers than 145,000 people is 67 years of age research into the and prostate cancer. this year and will kill affecting men and microbiome. more than 51,000. women. WINE CELEBRATION HONOREES MOMENTS OF VICTORY
2020 VINTNER GRANT HONOREES: AN EVENING WITH ROBIN ROBERTS: John & Michele Truchard Thriving with Scott Hamilton In Honor of Jo Ann Truchard The third annual Evening with Robin Roberts raised more than $700,000 for the Robin Roberts Thrivership Fund to support cancer survivorship Michele and John were first introduced to the V Foundation about 12 years ago. research. The intimate event was held at Bay Room in New York City and From the onset, they were impressed with the quality of the people involved included a cocktail reception, dinner and an auction. Robin Roberts, a in the organization and their commitment to fund early-stage research into member of the V Foundation’s Board of Directors and co-anchor of ABC’s curing various forms of cancer. “Good Morning America,” calls herself a “thriver” after overcoming breast cancer and myelodysplastic syndrome. The V Foundation has been called “the venture capitalist of cancer research.” By identifying brilliant scientists that need seed funding to further their During the evening, Roberts spoke to supporters about the aftereffects of research, they are helping studies that might not otherwise get off the ground. cancer treatments and the importance of survivorship research. Roberts awarded Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater Scott Hamilton with the inaugural V Foundation Thriver Award. The award is given annually to someone who We all know someone whose life has been affected by cancer. They’re so thankful that great organizations like the V is a cancer survivor and an advocate for cancer research. Hamilton has battled testicular cancer and brain cancer. Foundation exist, so we can all help the cause to find the cures so desperately needed.
They’re honored to support the V Foundation and thankful for the contributions and hard work of all those involved. ESPN, V FOUNDATION RAISED A RECORD $8.8 MILLION 2020 VOLUNTEER GRANT HONOREES: FOR CANCER RESEARCH Robert & Gail Sims “Boo-Yah” was a signature catchphrase of the late Stuart Scott, ESPN’s trailblazing sports broadcaster, who passed The V Foundation Wine Celebration is honored to announce the selection away from cancer five years ago. It also may be an apt reaction to the news that ESPN has helped raise over $8.8 of dedicated volunteers, Robert and Gail Sims, as our 2020 Volunteer Grant million during V Week for Cancer Research. Brent Colborne, Director of Programming & Acquisitions at ESPN, Honorees. explained that “the vision of the V Foundation is something that is in our blood and DNA at ESPN. Our employees and colleagues care a lot about the cause and have been very dedicated to helping raise funds.” Robert and Gail are high school sweethearts from a little farm town called Modesto. In January, they celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary. Napa was on their list of places they dreamed of moving to, and they’ve lived here for almost 30 years! WELCOME NEW V FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS: Jay Bilas and Sage Steele In 2015, friends who were Wine Celebration volunteers encouraged them to join the team at the V Foundation. During her very first year as a volunteer, Gail knew “this was an organization that Jay Bilas is known for Sage Steele is one of ESPN’s had a mission, vision and passion to make a true impact through cancer research.” Robert and Gail stated, “Everyone his extensive knowledge most popular and respected connected with the V Foundation Wine Celebration is amazing, a rare gem in the area of fundraising. Volunteers have of men’s basketball and commentators, currently the advantage of seeing firsthand how everyone’s part makes a difference.” insightful analysis about serving as the anchor for the sports industry, joined SportsCenter with her co- Robert and Gail have selected atypical lung carcinoid tumor research as the focus for their Volunteer Grant in honor ESPN in 1995. Bilas, who anchor Kevin Negandhi. of their dear friend, Danny Gene Cole, who lived life filled with gusto and love. is featured on ESPN’s Steele also serves as the lead game and studio coverage, host for SportsCenter on the calls the top men’s college Road, and she and Negandhi The V Foundation holds a 4-star (highest) rating from basketball games involving have hosted ABC’s telecast the nation’s marquee teams of the Tournament of Roses Charity Navigator, America’s largest evaluator of charities, and conferences every Parade since 2019. week throughout the season. He joined ESPN’s Saturday and is among the top 3% of all charities evaluated. Primetime telecasts in 2015, adding to his role on the popular Saturday morning College GameDay Covered by The V Foundation is a GuideStar platinum-rated charity. State Farm. MARCH IS UPCOMING 2020 EVENTS NATIONAL
APRIL 24 & 25, 2020 COLORECTAL VIRGINIA VINE CANCER Leesburg, Virginia AWARENESS MONTH MAY 8, 2020 In February 2000, March was officially DICK VITALE GALA Sarasota, Florida dedicated as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Since then, it has grown to be a rallying point for the colon MAY 16, 2020 cancer community, where thousands VICTORY RIDE of patients, survivors, caregivers and Raleigh, North Carolina advocates throughout the country join together to spread colorectal cancer JULY 17-19, 2020 awareness by wearing blue, holding ESPYS fundraising and education events and Los Angeles, California talking about the need for screening.
AUGUST 6-9, 2020 V FOUNDATION WINE CELEBRATION THE V FOUNDATION Napa Valley, California AWARDS OF DIRECT DECEMBER 7, 2020 100% AN EVENING WITH ROBIN ROBERTS DONATIONS TO CANCER New York, New York RESEARCH & PROGRAMS. DECEMBER 8, 2020 JIMMY V CLASSIC THE V FOUNDATION’S Presented by Corona Madison Square Garden ENDOWMENT COVERS
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