Raleighites, those who appreciate a good cause, cancer-haters, and college basketball fans… I invite you to enjoy Dana’s definitive 2009 Jimmy V Tourney post to get the low down on the legendary (locally and nationally) event coming back home to Raleigh this weekend!
The GoGoRaleigh.com author does a fantastic job of putting together the full details, so I won’t even bother paraphrasing the great post.
And remember:
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Thanks for the email scoop to my favorite V Foundation volunteer, Aunt Deb!
“The Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic is returning to the Triangle in 2009, with the golf tournament being held at the new N.C. State course and other events designed to highlight the fundraiser.
The classic started in Cary in 1993 and has raised millions for cancer research, organizers said. It moved to Pinehurst in 2007 and 2008.
The event will be Aug. 12-16, 2009 and commemorates former N.C. State basketball coach Jim Valvano. Valvano’s final season at State was in 1990 and he died of cancer in 1993.
The V Foundation for Cancer Research will introduce several new events to coincide with the annual golf tournament and black tie gala, including a V Wine & Spirits Celebration, a concert, and a cancer symposium at the new Raleigh Convention Center, organizers announced.
‘We felt it was important to return the Classic to the Triangle where it started,’ said Nick Valvano, CEO of The V Foundation and brother of the late coach.”
While you’re at it, visit the V Foundation’s official website and sign-up to volunteer your time and talents with any of their great event throughout the year!