We’re on the cusp of March Madness, with the NCAA men’s basketball tournament kicking off today in Dayton, Ohio, and millions of people hurriedly completing their brackets before the whistle blows. Here in Sarasota, there’s another piece of college hoops action taking place. The much-loved TV announcer and local resident Dick Vitale is releasing a new book that’s all about raising money for pediatric cancer research.
In recent years, Vitale has been diagnosed with melanoma, lymphoma and vocal cord cancer. In his new book, Until My Last Breath: Fighting Cancer With My Young Heroes, he tells stories from his treatments, while also sharing the stories of young cancer survivors he’s met over the years through his work with the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Each year, Vitale attracts a number of big sports names to Sarasota for his annual gala on behalf of the foundation; last year’s event netted $12.4 million for the cause.
Source: Out, and It’s All About Raising Money for Pediatric Cancer Research
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