AUGUST 6-9, 2020 • NAPA VALLEY, CA SPONSORED BY: KATIE COURIC COACH K Katie is an award-winning Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski journalist and New York Times is an inaugural V Foundation WE BELIEVE TOGETHER, WE CAN ACHIEVE best-selling author. Board member, Duke Univer- sity Head Men’s Basketball Coach Couric 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 VICTORY OVER CANCER!® 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 Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski returns as host for the 13th time during the Ever Got: Lessons from Extraordinary time. 22nd Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration on August 6-9, 2020. The Lives, Couric’s memoir will be 2020 V Wine Celebration has so much in store: award-winning journalist published in Spring 2021. “I think you have to have an and television Hall of Famer Katie Couric will lead the charge to raise money enthusiasm for life. You have to have during this year’s Fund-A-Need for colorectal cancer research, while legend- a dream, a goal. And you have to be ary chef Michael Mina will provide the culinary genius. Our opening night willing to work for it.” event at Alpha Omega Winery will feature an exciting private concert by multi-platinum recording artist Andy Grammer! — Jim Valvano ANDY GRAMMER MICHAEL MINA Since 1999, the V Foundation Wine Celebration, benefitting the V Foundation for Cancer Research, has raised over $115 million for cancer research and Since his 2011 self-titled debut, Grammer has consistently delivered With accolades including a Michelin star at his flagship San Francisco related programs. This three-day signature series of events in the stunning stratosphere-sized smashes buoyed by impressive range, deft musicality, restaurant MICHAEL MINA, James Beard Foundation “Who’s Who and endless charisma. By 2019, he scored six chart-topping hits— of Food & Beverage” inductee, and Bon Appétit Chef of the Napa Valley demonstrates that commitment, passion and giving become the each certified gold or better by the RIAA. The artist’s breakout Year, Chef Michael Mina continues to dazzle the culinary catalyst for positive change. Experience the best culinary adventures, the “Fine By Me” and its follow-up “Keep Your Head Up” are world with over 45 bold dining concepts across the most sought-after wines, exciting performances, thought-provoking panels both certified platinum. His 2014 sophomore offering, globe. Chef Mina brings together the best of his Magazines or Novels, went gold and yielded Middle Eastern heritage with the finest and the chance to meet amazing people from all over the country who are the gold “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah).” of Mediterranean ingredients and joining the same fight along with you. During this chapter, the single techniques to create a completely “Honey, I’m Good” reached unique culinary adventure. quadruple-platinum status The V Foundation has proudly awarded more than $250 million for cutting- globally. edge research, holds the highest possible 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest evaluator of charities, and is among the top 3% of all charities evaluated. The V Foundation is also a GuideStar platinum-rated charity. V HOSTS V LEADERSHIP MIKE “COACH K” KRZYZEWSKI KATIE COURIC GEORGE BODENHEIMER STEVE BORNSTEIN Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Duke University Award-winning journalist and New York Times Board Chair, “Not a Moment to Lose” Campaign Board Chair and USA National Team Head Men’s Basketball best-selling author, Katie Couric has won a duPont- the V Foundation for Cancer Research the V Foundation for Cancer Research Coach (2005-16). Coach K is a V Foundation Board Columbia, a Peabody, two Edward R. Murrows, a Retired Executive Chairman Former President and CEO Member. Walter Cronkite Award, and multiple Emmys. ESPN, Inc. NFL Network PAST HOSTS SUSAN BRAUN JULIE MAPLES SCOTT HAMILTON ROBIN ROBERTS Chief Executive Officer Co-Founder & Board Chair Figure skating World Champion, Olympic Gold Emmy-winning co-host of ABC’s "Good Morning the V Foundation for Cancer Research the V Foundation Wine Celebration Medalist, and cancer survivor Scott Hamilton is the America," winner of the Arthur Ashe Courage Founder & General Partner inaugural V Foundation Thriver Award recipient. Award and cancer thriver, Robin Roberts is a Fyrfly V Foundation Board Member. JOHN THIEL LOU HOLTZ JOE THEISMANN Board Chair, Don‘t Ever Give Up, Inc. Legendary Football Coach and Retired Analyst for Legendary World Champion Quarterback, Super the V Foundation for Cancer Research ESPN, Lou Holtz is also a best-selling author and Bowl Champion, Sports Commentator and Retired Vice Chairman of Global Wealth Management “DON’T GIVE UP . DON’T EVER GIVE UP!”® considered one of the most motivational speaking restaurateur. Merrill Lynch legends in America today. 1983 1993 Jim Valvano’s North Carolina State University Wolfpack 54-52 NCAA Championship victory over heavily-favored University Jim was awarded the inaugural Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award at the first-ever ESPY Awards at Madison Square of Houston Cougars has often been considered one of the greatest upsets in college basketball history, and it is the fourth- Garden. Founding partner ESPN and Jim launched the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Valvano gave an inspirational and mem- biggest point-spread upset in Championship Game history. The ending of the final is one of the most famous in college orable speech at the ESPY Awards, telling listeners to “Don’t give up . Don’t ever give up.”® He gave the speech fewer than two basketball history, with a buzzer-beating dunk by Lorenzo Charles, off an air ball from 30 feet out by Dereck Whittenburg. months before his death at Duke University Medical Center. The Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the ESPYS was named after him. Each year, the Jimmy V Classic is held in his honor at Madison Square Garden in support of those affected by cancer. VINTNER GRANT HONOREES ALL-STARS OF CANCER RESEARCH PAST HONOREES The V Foundation awards 2019 Joe & Pat Harbison 100% of direct donations to 2018 Lauren Ackerman, Karen Aldoroty, Suzanne Pride Bryan, Gina Gallo, cancer research & programs. Robin Lail, Beth Novak Milliken 2017 Kary & David Duncan The V Foundation’s endow- 2016 Launny & Weezie Steffens ment covers administrative 2015 Elaine & Rick Jones 2014 Naoko Dalla Valle expenses. 2013 Fred Constant, Jeff Gargiulo, Dick Grace, Lowell Herrero, Fred Schweiger 2012 Suzanne Pride Bryan The V Foundation holds a 2011 Robin & Michelle Baggett 4-star (highest) rating from 2011 Neil Aldoroty 2010 Teri Kuhn Charity Navigator, America’s 2010 Cyril & Blakesley Chappellet largest evaluator of charities, 2009 Emily Miner and is among the top 3% 2008 Far Niente Partners 2007 Robin Lail of all charities evaluated. 2006 Chuck & Anne McMinn The V Foundation is a Guide- 2005 Leslie Rudd & Todd Zapolski 2020 VINTNER GRANT HONOREES 2004 Garen & Shari Staglin Star platinum-rated charity. The Scientific Advisory Committee is comprised of the nation’s leading physicians and JOHN & MICHELE TRUCHARD 2003 Mark Beringer research scientists from prominent universities and cancer centers. The Committee 2002 Mitch Cosentino ensures proposals meet the highest standards of scientific merit and funding is properly 2001 Dick Grace 2001 Koerner Rombauer allocated. By focusing on brilliant young investigators, the Committee works toward 2000 Ren Harris, Jr. accomplishing the goal of the V Foundation: eradicating cancer. 1999 OUR GRANT PROCESS Julie Maples, daughter of Jim Allegro, Retired Executive Vice President of ESPN, co-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 over $115 million for cancer research. The V Foundation invites each of the 70+ National The V Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Grant recipients are awarded Funding of critical cancer Cancer Institute-designated cancer facilities to Committee reviews and recommends funds for their research. Progress research brings us closer to nominate a researcher for funding consideration. the best proposals for funding. reports are submitted annually. Victory Over Cancer®. AUCTION AND ATTENDEES FUND-A-NEED Join the V Foundation to fund critical colon cancer research. GO TO WINECELEBRATION.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO DONATE. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the U.S. It will be diagnosed in more than 145,000 people this year and will kill more than 51,000. In 2016, more than 1.3 million people were living with colorectal cancer. The median age at diagnosis is 67 years of age. Founded by Julie Maples, 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 V Foundation has funded nearly $6 million in colorectal cancer re- the three-day signature fundraiser has raised over $115 million since its first event in 1999. search, including investment in research into the microbiome. Colon can- Join us for the 22nd Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration, August 6-9, 2020, where over 600 guests—prominent cer, when discovered early, is highly treatable. members of the sports, entertainment, technology and investment communities—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.