Gail Baird Foundation donates $10,000 to V Foundation

SARASOTA, Florida – The Gail Baird Foundation donated $10,000 to the V Foundation through their 12th Annual Dick Vitale Gala, joining hundreds of supporters in meeting their fundraising goal. The event, held May 12 at The Ritz Carlton Sarasota, raised $3.12 million dollars for pediatric cancer research. Every year, several sports and entertainment celebrities attend the Gala in support of their mission to eradicate children’s cancers. Funds from this year’s event will contribute to the Not a Moment to Lose campaign, which is strategically focused on emerging, high-impact research opportunities. “The extensive work and research being done through the V Foundation mirrors our foundation’s commitment to battle cancer,” said Eric Baird, president of the Gail Baird Foundation. “We are happy to be a part of such an important event to bring awareness to pediatric cancer and the families that it has affected.” This year’s all-star Gala honorees included ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster Chris Berman, West Virginia University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bob Huggins, and University of Notre Dame Head Football Coach Brian Kelly.