V Foundation Raises $2.4 Million for Cancer Research at the Inaugural Sonoma Epicurean

NAPA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The V Foundation for Cancer Research raised over $2.4 million at the inaugural Sonoma Epicurean weekend, held March 31 - April 3 in Sonoma County’s renowned wine country. A signature series of events, Sonoma Epicurean featured curated and hands-on experiences with award-winning chefs, local artisans and world-class vintners with a focus on lifestyle, wellness and sustainability. Proceeds from the inaugural event will support grants funded through the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund at the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The V Foundation has now funded over $290 million in cancer research grants nationwide.

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Guests celebrate $2.4 million raised at the inaugural V Foundation Sonoma Epicurean Auction on Saturday, April 2 at the Montage Healdsburg in Sonoma County, CA. (Photo: Business Wire)

The event kicked off with the Epicurean Winery Dinners, where Northern California’s finest chefs including Charlie Palmer of Dry Creek Kitchen and Hotel Healdsburg, Dustin Valette of Valette and The Matheson, and Montage Healdsburg executive chef Jaron Dubinsky created antioxidant-rich menus perfectly paired with world-class wines from top Sonoma County vintners, including Aperture Cellars, Ramey Wine Cellars, AldenAlli, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Silver Oak Cellars and Williams Selyem. The weekend continued with a variety of immersive culinary experiences, a connoisseur barrel auction and artisan workshops followed by the Epic Party at Mayacama Golf Club, where notable vintners shared their best vintages alongside cuisine from renown regional chefs.

The final day of the event included the Wellness Breakfast and EpiCUREean Symposium, where guests engaged with scientists and researchers in a lively discussion on cancer wellness and the need to address disparities in cancer research in minority ethnic groups, and culminated with the Epic Feast & Auction at Montage Healdsburg, hosted by ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor, Sage Steele, and “The Good Doctor” actor, Hill Harper, and featured Emmy award-winning radio & TV personality, Liam Mayclem, and GRAMMY & Tony award-winning entertainer, Christian Hoff. An exuberant crowd raised their paddles to help achieve Victory Over Cancer^®.

The 2nd Annual Sonoma Epicurean weekend will take place in March of 2023. For more information, please visit sonomaepicurean.org.

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