LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The V Foundation Celebrity Bocce Tournament happens on Monday, October 6, beginning at noon at Jim Patterson Stadium.
 In its 9th, the event benefits The V Foundation for Cancer Research to fund its efforts to fight cancer in the Louisville and surrounding areas.
Since it began in 2004, the Celebrity Bocce Tournament in Louisville has raised over $300,000 for The V Foundation.
Teams and celebrities pair up to participate in a round robin tournament of bocce, the Italian version of lawn bowling.
Bob Valvano is the chairman of the Louisville V Foundation Committee.
His brother, the late Jim Valvano, whose courageous battle with cancer led to the creation of The V Foundation.
Spectators are encouraged to attend and participate in the online auction.
All proceeds benefit The V Foundation.
Jim Patterson Stadium is located at the corner of Central Avenue and Third Street.
Admission is free to the public. For information, CLICK HERE.
About the V Foundation:
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State basketball coach and ESPN commentator. Since 1993, The Foundation has funded more than $115 million in cancer research grants nationwide. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from events support all the work of The V Foundation. Due to generous donors, the Foundation has an endowment that covers administrative expenses. The Foundation awards peer-reviewed grants through a competitive awards process vetted by a Scientific Advisory Committee. For more information on The V Foundation or to make a donation, CLICK HERE
www.jimmyv.org.
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