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V FOUNDATION WINE CELEBRATION AUGUST 2-5, 2018 • NAPA VALLEY “TEAMWORK IS THE BEAUTY OF OUR SPORT WHEN YOU HAVE FIVE ACTING AS ONE.” - MIKE “COACH K” KRZYZEWSKI Coach K Scott Hamilton Robin Roberts Joe Theismann Lou Holtz MISSION STATEMENT The V Foundation for Cancer Research is a charitable organization dedicated to saving lives by helping to find a cure for cancer. The V Foundation seeks to make a difference by generating broad-based support for cancer research by creating an urgent awareness among all Americans of the importance of the war against cancer. The V Foundation performs these dual roles through advocacy, education, fundraising and philanthropy. The V Foundation Wine Celebration is a world-class auction and series of wine events benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Set in the Napa Valley, the V Foundation Wine “ Celebration brings together people from the investment community, technology, medical, sports, entertainment and wine worlds to raise money for the fight against cancer. Time is very precious to me. The three-day signature fundraiser has raised I don’t know how much I have left, and nearly $90 million since its inception in 1999. I have some things that I would like to say. Hopefully, at the end, I will have said something that will be important to other people too. - Jim Valvano V HOSTS MIKE “COACH K” KRZYZEWSKI ROBIN ROBERTS Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Duke University Emmy-winning co-host of ABC’s "Good Morning and USA National Team Head Men’s Basketball America," winner of the Arthur Ashe Courage Coach (2005-16). Coach K is a V Foundation Award and cancer survivor, Robin Roberts is a V Board Member. Foundation Board Member. SCOTT HAMILTON LOU HOLTZ Figure skating World Champion, Olympic Gold Legendary Football Coach and Retired Analyst for Medalist and cancer survivor, Scott Hamilton is ESPN, Lou Holtz is also a best-selling author and also known for his sports commentary and considered one of the most motivational speaking raising cancer awareness. legends in America today. JOE THEISMANN Legendary World Champion Quarterback, Super “DON’T GIVE UP . Bowl Champion, Sports Commentator and Restaurateur. DON’T EVER GIVE UP!”® 1983 NCAA Championship Jim Valvano’s North Carolina State Wolfpack 54-52 victory over heavily-favored Houston Cougars has often been considered one of the greatest upsets in college basketball history, and it is the fourth-biggest point-spread upset in Championship Game history. The ending of the final is one of the most famous in college basketball history, with a buzzer-beating dunk by Lorenzo Charles, off an air ball from 30 feet out by Dereck Whittenburg. V LEADERSHIP GEORGE BODENHEIMER STEVE BORNSTEIN Chair, “Not a Moment to Lose” Campaign Board Chair the V Foundation for Cancer Research the V Foundation for Cancer Research Retired President & Acting Chairman Chairman ESPN, Inc. Activision Media Networks JULIE ALLEGRO SUSAN BRAUN Founder & Chair Chief Executive Officer the V Foundation Wine Celebration the V Foundation for Cancer Research General Partner FYRFLY Venture Partners TODD ZAPOLSKI Board Chair Don’t Ever Give Up, Inc. N O T A MOMENT TO LOSE Managing Member Zapolski Real Estate, LLC 1993 Jim was awarded the inaugural Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award at the first-ever ESPY Awards at Madison Square Garden. Founding partner ESPN and Jim launched the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Valvano gave an inspirational and memorable speech at the ESPY Awards, telling listeners to “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.” He gave the speech fewer than two months before his death at Duke University Medical Center. The Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the ESPY Awards was named after him. Each year, a college basketball tournament called the Jimmy V Classic is held in his honor at Madison Square Garden in support of those affected by cancer. vintner honorees past honorees 2017 Kary & David Duncan 2016 Launny & Weezie Steffens 2015 Elaine & Rick Jones 2014 Naoko Dalla Valle 2013 Fred Constant, Jeff Gargiulo, Dick Grace, Lowell Herrero, Fred Schweiger 2012 Suzanne Pride Bryan 2011 Robin & Michelle Baggett 2011 Neil Aldoroty 2010 Teri Kuhn 2010 Cyril & Blakesley Chappellet 2009 Emily Miner 2008 Far Niente Partners 2007 Robin Lail 2006 Chuck & Anne McMinn 2005 Leslie Rudd & Todd Zapolski 2018 VINTNER GRANT HONOREES FOR 2004 Garen & Shari Staglin BREAST CANCER RESEARCH 2003 Mark Beringer 2002 Mitch Cosentino suzanne pride bryan, gina gallo, lauren ackerman, 2001 Dick Grace karen aldoroty, mary novak, and robin lail 2001 Koerner Rombauer 2000 Ren Harris, Jr. 1999 Julie Allegro, daughter of Jim Allegro, Retired Executive Vice president of ESPN, founded the V Foundation Wine Celebration. Jim Allegro produced the inaugural ESPY Awards when Jim Valvano won the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. To date, the V Foundation Wine Celebration has raised nearly $90 million for cancer research. v wine celebration home Although Far Niente was founded in 1885, the winery’s modern era dates from 1979, when Gil & Beth Nickel rescued the long- abandoned stone winery in Oakville and began restoration of the historic estate. After years together working on their dream, Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel, and Dolce became globally recognized with their highly sought-after wines. In 2003, Gil passed away due to an aggressive form of melanoma. Just three months before his death, despite being gravely ill, Gil made his final public appearance at the V Foundation Wine Celebration. Gil got up to the microphone, thanked everyone for what they were doing for cancer research and said, “We are just one miracle away from having everything just right in our fight against cancer.” That same year, Beth joined with the V Foundation to run a successful campaign to endow the $1 million Gil Nickel Fund, which was awarded to the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center in support of melanoma research. Nickel & Nickel has been a supporter of the V Foundation for many years and since 2005 has graciously hosted the V Foundation Wine Celebration Gala at their Oakville Winery Estate. It’s with tremen- dous gratitude that we celebrate Beth Nickel and the Partners of Nickel & Nickel, who have made their winery our home. 2005 The V Foundation became fully endowed at the inaugural gala at Nickel & Nickel and now awards 100% of all direct cash donations to benefit cancer research and related programs. Each endowment dollar leverages up more than $8 for research. all-stars of cancer research SINCE THE BEGINNING: Dr. Bast and Dr. Moore were members of the original V Foundation Board of Directors ROBERT C. BAST, JR., M.D. Vice President for Translational Research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. In addition to serving on the V Foundation Scientific Advisory Committee, he is an original member of the V Foundation Board of Directors. The Scientific Advisory Committee is comprised of some of the nation’s leading physicians and research scientists from prominent universities and cancer centers. The Committee ensures propos- JOSEPH O. MOORE, M.D. als meet the highest standards of scientific merit and funding is Professor of Hematology and Oncology at Duke Cancer Center and Medical Director for the Duke properly allocated. By focusing on brilliant young investigators, Raleigh Cancer Center. Jim Valvano’s primary the Committee works toward accomplishing the goal of the V oncologist at Duke University Medical Center, he is an original member of the V Foundation Board Foundation: eradicating cancer. of Directors. 2010 The V Foundation achieves a milestone goal in awarding $100 million. $100 million $1 billion The V Foundation’s investment in researchers has leveraged more than $1 billion in additional funding for cancer research. all-stars of cancer research auction & attendees Founded by Julie Allegro, the V Foundation Wine Celebration—a world-class wine event set in the Napa Valley and benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research—has grown to one of the top-rated charity wine auctions in the country. Guided by a dedicated, volunteer board and committed staff, the three-day signature fundraiser has raised nearly $90 million since its first event in 1999. Join us for the 20th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration, August 2-5, 2018, where over 600 guests—prominent members of the sports, entertainment, technology and investment community—will come together to learn, be inspired, make new friends and CELEBRATE LIFE, while providing the support that’s vital to keeping Jim Valvano’s spirit alive. Experience three days with the best culinary adventures, the most sought-after wines, exciting musical performances, thought-provoking panels, highly coveted auction experiences, and the chance to meet amazing people who are joining the same fight: to find cures for cancer. 2018 The V Foundation Wine Celebration is poised to shatter records by hitting the $100 million goal at the 20th Anniversary in August. The V Foundation has awarded over $200 million in cancer research grants. Julie Allegro, daughter of V Far Niente Winery owner Gil Nickel 20 YEARS Foundation Board member, is presented with the V Founders Jim Allegro, has an idea to Courage Award alongside his beloved OF raise money to fight cancer. wife, Beth. The inaugural event held that August raises more than $400,000. Excellence “We are just one miracle away 1999-2018 Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Duke University from having everything just right Coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife, in our fight against cancer.” Mickie, host the V Foundation Wine Celebration event. The V Nickel & Nickel Winery becomes the home of The Fund-A-Need raises funds for Foundation is awarded 4 stars the annual V Foundation Wine Celebration. The the new, state-of-the-art cancer by Charity Navigator and becomes V Foundation, with the support of a $2 million center at St.