Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

“Step by Step. Mile by Mile. Victory Through Perseverance.”

📅 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 22nd
• Location: 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC
• Event Type: Inaugural Perseverance: The V Foundation 5K
• Website: Race Registration

🌟 Purpose

• Honor: The legacy of Jimmy Valvano, a symbol of resilience and determination.
• Fundraising: Raise $5,000 for the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
• Community Impact: Uplift communities through service and health awareness.
• Tradition: Launch a Homecoming-season tradition grounded in Omega values.

🎤 Special Guest Speaker

Featuring Brother Tony Knox, Past Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

• Advocate: A champion for men's health and cancer awareness.
• Message: Sharing insights on perseverance, advocacy, and community action.
• PHEN Mission: Amplifying the mission of the Prostate Health Education Network.
• Focus: Dedicated to prostate health and free cancer screenings in the Black community.