- April 23, 2024
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Dick Vitale and Jim Harbaugh at the press conference.
Dick Vitale asks all the children at the press conference to stand.
The panel speakers, children and their families gather for a photo.
Honorees Leonard Hamilton, Mike Greenberg and Jim Harbaugh
Stacy and Emily Ayers
Jared Rascio, CEO of the V Foundation for Cancer Research Susan Braun and Enzo Grande
Lashina Lewis and N'Jhari Jackson
Suzie and Howie Schwab
The honorees of this year's gala were Jim Harbaugh, Mike Greenberg and Leonard Hamilton
Jenn Peters, Deanna Greninger and Connie Colton
Jennifer and Kim Belton
Tropical florals decorated the tables in The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
The sold-out event hosted 850 guests.
Next year's Dick Vitale Gala will be May 10.
Judy and Brent Colborne
Todd and Shannon Johnson with Monica and Kevin Negandhi
Monica and Richard VanBuskirk
Michelle Mitchell and Nathan Janneman
Landon Henderson, Bob Delaney and Austin Henderson
David Larabell and Sarah Winkler
Trey and Yesenia Burton
Craig and Cole Glee
Kerry Parker and Barry Rohrssen
Don and Naiema Frieson
Joe and Pat Trotoretti with Lynn Fagan and Richard Fagan
It’s no secret that host Dick Vitale has a passion for ending pediatric cancer.
The 13th annual Dick Vitale Gala, which raises money for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, reminded eventgoers of how much that passion fuels Vitale’s philanthropic efforts.
At the pre-event news conference, Vitale, honorees, sportscaster Chris Berman and CEO of the V Foundation for Cancer Research Susan Braun spoke about the foundation and what fighting to end pediatric cancer means to them. Many of the speakers have lost a loved one to cancer, which drives them to commit to the cause.
After the news conference, guests mingled and enjoyed cocktail hour before making their way into the ballroom for dinner and a presentation, during which Vitale once again gave an emotional address to the audience.
The gala raised $3.7 million this year, which helped the foundation reach a total of more than $25 million raised since its inception in 1993.
