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ESPN’s Shelley Smith: A Team Player ost of the country focuses on breast cancer in the month of October, Mbut scientists spend all 12 months a year researching ways to stop it. And their work is making a difference. More people are surviving, and treatment options are improving. The V Foundation is focused on funding research to find underlying causes and even better treatments. We’ve been lucky to have a unique advocate in ESPN’s Shelley Smith. Many cancer survivors share special traits—enthusiasm, gratitude and a Photo credit: Nasdaq desire to help others with cancer. Smith is no different. With her unique George Bodenheimer, retired President and Executive position to reach so many people, Smith is on a mission to raise awareness Chairman of ESPN and V Foundation Board Member, of and support for breast cancer prevention, detection and research. joined staff, supporters and other board members to ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell in Times Square, New York City Smith was diagnosed with cancer after a mammogram in the early summer on December 11. of 2014. After four rounds of chemotherapy, in the spring of 2015, Smith sported a perfectly round, beautiful, hair-free head. When she returned to work after her treatments started, it was in front of the TV cameras at the V Events: 2015 NFL Draft—showing the world what cancer treatments can look like. De�� F���nd�... Shelley Smith and her daughter Dylann Recalling the decision, she remembers, “My oncologist said it would Dick Vitale Gala Welcome to 2016! We have very high hopes for this May 13-14 empower women. ESPN said, ‘We welcome your shaved head.’ ” Sarasota, FL year—hopes for remarkable progress in the fight On screen, you saw confidence and calmness, but when describing it, she used words like “terrified” and “ballistic.” Virginia Vine against cancer. We are fueled by your extraordinary She found peace by settling on a plan with her doctor and sticking to it. Smith also built a team to help support her, June 24-25 generosity in 2015. For the first time ever, we funded starting with her daughter. Charlottesville, VA more than $20 million in cancer research grants to “[My daughter] drove home. We knew this was serious. At first, we didn’t know how to get through it. It was harder for ESPN’s ESPY Awards support brilliant scientists and novel research proj- her than it was for me. She had no control of the situation,” Smith recalled. July 13 ects. This money goes to more than 100 researchers Los Angeles, CA In another move designed to increase awareness, Smith decided her final check with the doctor would be filmed for who are devoting their careers to ending cancer. a documentary. Smith planned to educate other women by taking them into the room with her. V Foundation Wine Celebration August 4-7 In the words of our Board Member Mike (Coach K) “I wanted to take people into the process. A lot of women haven’t been through this. I had a good idea I was cancer-free, Napa Valley, CA Krzyzewski, “Let’s Go!” With your help, that’s what but I’d had no tests,” she explained. Visit jimmyv.org for more information about these we will do in 2016. Go forward with strength and In that visit, she learned her treatments had been successful. She had no more cancer. and other events. conviction that, together, we can put an end to “I’m going to do what I can to stay healthy and to help other people. I want to encourage women to get mammograms. cancer. We don’t have a moment to lose. For people who can’t find time or don’t have the right insurance, there are people who will help you,” she said. Best wishes, WE’VE MOVED We thank Smith for her advocacy, her strength and for her help. You can help, too. Visit jimmyv.org to find all the ways 14600 Weston Parkway you can get involved with The V Foundation. Cary, NC 27513 Susan Braun, CEO

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TVF_Newsletter-Jan-2016.indd 1 1/14/2016 9:01:12 PM A Successful V Week for Cancer Research Giving Back Gives Hope hen you give back, you give hope to cancer patients and their loved ones. It is because of you that more cancer Thanks to you, our supporters and friends, V Week 2015 was a great research is funded and more lives are saved. success! The V Foundation experienced many V Week firsts because of W many partners and donors. There are many ways to give back to The V Foundation: outright gifts, a monthly donation or pledge, a planned gift through your estate or by using your interests and hobbies. Here’s a recap of V Week: • The Empire State building was lit blue on December 7 for The Scott Rappaport has turned his dedication to Indiana University basketball into a life-saving mission. In 2009, Scott V Foundation (pictured right). drew inspiration from Jimmy V’s ESPY speech, just as Indiana came off its worst season in school history. He told himself there are far worse things in life than losing a basketball game. Scott decided for each key Hoosiers’ win that season, he • Restaurants in the greater Raleigh, N.C. area participated in a week-long Dine 4 V program. would donate $25 to The V Foundation to celebrate. Scott has been a faithful donor and supporter ever since. • Rudy Giuliani spoke at a special V event held at the New York Athletic Club. You, our friends and wonderful donors, have given hope to cancer patients and their loved ones by supporting The V • V Foundation Board members, donors and staff rang the NASDAQ Foundation in meaningful and unique ways. Whether you have given in honor or memory of a someone, made a gift Opening Bell. while rooting for your team, organized a fundraising event, set-up a basketball tournament or ran many miles for Team V, we are thankful for all the creative ways your passion and hobbies have helped drive an end to cancer. • UVA, WVU, Univ. of Md and UCONN participated in the Men’s V Basketball Classic at Madison Square Garden. Thank you for giving hope by giving back to The V Foundation. • Champions League, Constellation Brands, Hooters and the New York Road For a full list of ideas and ways you can give to The V Foundation, visit www.jimmyv.org/waystogive. Runners presented donations on court. • Notre Dame and UCONN participated in the Women’s V Basketball Classic. • Many of you responded to ESPN’s videos of the courageous cancer patient stories, Jimmy V’s inspiring speech and Stuart Scott’s words with generous donations.

Thank you ALL for a great V Week for Cancer Research!

Remembering Stuart Scott Meet Linnea In July 2014, legendary sportscaster Stuart Scott Constellation Brands presented The V Foundation with a Team V runners like Elisa Duesing raised an incredible $300,000 delivered a memorable ESPYS speech calling us check during the Jimmy V Week Classic Games in December. in the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon in November. to: “Live. Fight like hell. And when you get too tired to fi ght, lay down and rest, and let somebody else fi ght for you.” We lost Scott in January 2015.

Today, his legacy lives on through the Stuart Scott Memorial Fund. Grants Please visit support research to help improve outcomes for minority cancer patients. In total, the jimmyv.org/win Stuart Scott Memorial Fund awarded more Linnea Olson is a 10-year cancer survivor. Watch her incredible than $2 million to fi ve different cancer to make a donation. research grants. Visit jimmyv.org/stuartscott story and how you helped her at to make your contribution. jimmyv.org

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