Each year, proceeds from events and other initiatives of the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation are awarded to programs making a difference in cancer research, treatment, and prevention. In 2024 more than $300,000 was granted to eight programs, and awardees are highlighted monthly in a new email series throughout 2025.
In June’s Impact Update, learn more about the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County’s LIVESTRONG program, as well as more information about our new monthly giving program and a recap of the Foundation’s June events like the Lombardi Golf Classic.
Read May’s message here, highlighting the LIVESTRONG program at the YMCA of Greater Waukesha and Lombardi’s League, our new monthly giving program.
Read April’s message here, highlighting the Team Phoenix program at Aurora Health Care, our partner Nev’s Inc and the 2025 Lombardi Golf Classic.
Read March’s message here, highlighting the University of Michigan’s research in colorectal cancer patient care, our long-time partner Marcus Corporation and the 2025 Award of Excellence Dinner.
Read February’s message here, highlighting the Patient Navigation Center at the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation being funded by VLCF, the strong partnership of the Green Bay Packers and the awardees honored at the 2025 Award of Excellence Dinner.
Read January's message here, highlighting the pancreatic cancer research of Dr. Nikki Lytle and her team at the Medical College of Wisconsin being funded by VLCF, the impact of Cousins Subs over their 20+ years of partnership, and why local advocate Dr. David Margolis will be honored with the inaugural Champion for a Cure Award at our Award of Excellence Dinner on March 1.