The Jimmy V Foundation

March 10, 1946–April 28, 1993

"I want to help every cancer patient I can now. I don't know if I can handle that, but it's the only conceivable good that can come out of this." – Jimmy V

On July 26 at the 2006 Delta Chi International Convention held in Cleveland, Ohio, the Fraternity announced that it has partnered with The V Foundation for Cancer Research and named The V Foundation as its preferred charitable organization. More than 500 brothers and guests present at the Convention enthusiastically endorsed the choice.

The V Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to saving lives by helping to find a cure for cancer. The foundation seeks to make a difference by generating broad-based support for cancer research and by creating an urgent awareness among all Americans of the importance of the war against cancer. The foundation performs these dual roles though advocacy, education, fundraising, and philanthropy.

The V Foundation for Cancer Research continues to be guided by the legacy of one man that refused to give up. The Foundation embraces Jim's call for action, his love of people, and the courage that enabled him to find hope even in despair. Jim Valvano remains an enduring example of the timeless influence that one individual can have in this world.

Each year, Delta Chi chapters and colonies raise tens of thousands of dollars for international and local charitable organizations. It is the hope of Delta Chi that if all chapters unite their services and resources to benefit a single organization, Delta Chi can make a great impact on that organization.

The V Foundation, named in honor of former basketball coach and cancer victim Jim Valvano, was chosen because of its dedication to saving lives by helping to find a cure for cancer. Because The V Foundation sponsors research and treatments for all forms of cancer, a disease with which almost everyone has a personal connection, a personal relationship will be established with The V Foundation.

“Delta Chi is excited and honored to be working with The V Foundation,” said Steve Bossart, “AA” (International President) of the Fraternity. “Cancer has had an effect on every person’s life in some way. This partnership allows Delta Chi to help lead the fight against cancer.”

Efforts by Delta Chi to raise money for The V Foundation will continue this fall. Already, the Fraternity has raised over $15,000 in less than eight months for the fight against cancer. Since 1998, Delta Chi chapters and colonies have contributed more than 223,000 man-hours to community service and have raised more than $1 million for charitable organizations. This new partnership with The V Foundation will allow Delta Chi to focus those efforts towards benefiting a single cause and organization.