​​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 November 2025, more than $300,000 was granted to eight programs, and awardees will be highlighted monthly in our email series throughout 2026.

2026 Impact UpDates

July 2026: Highlights a summary of the mid-year reports from our 2026 grant recipients, our grant application process, and more.

June 2026: Highlights work being done at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center - Milwaukee, our 2026 Grant Application, and more.

May 2026: Highlights research being done at the Children’s of Alabama, National Cancer Research Month, and more.

April 2026: Highlights Mayo Clinic’s Boosting the Immune System to Fight Ovarian Cancer research project, National Volunteer Month, and more.

March 2026: Highlights Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, VLCF grant awardee University of Michigan’s research in colorectal cancer patient care, and our upcoming events.

February 2026: Highlights National Cancer Prevention Month, Dress Blue Day, and VLCF’s upcoming events.

January 2026: Highlights the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County’s Bridging Survivorship: Youth Strong and LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, as well as VLCF’s leadership team.