The V Foundation for Cancer Research raised over $4.2 million at the 2nd Annual Sonoma Epicurean weekend, March 9 – 12, in Sonoma County’s renowned wine country. A signature series of events, Sonoma Epicurean featured curated experiences with award-winning chefs, local artisans and world-class vintners, with a focus on lifestyle, wellness and sustainability. Proceeds from the event fund cancer research and related programs to benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

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Super Bowl winning quarterback Russell Wilson and GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Ciara co-hosted the 2023 Sonoma Epicurean Epic Feast and Auction at the Montage Healdsburg in Sonoma County, CA. (Photo: Business Wire)

The V Foundation’s wine country events in Sonoma County and Napa Valley have raised over $145 million for cancer research over the last 24 years. Overall, the V Foundation for Cancer Research has funded over $310 million in cancer research grants.

The event kicked off on Thursday, March 9th, with the Epicurean Winery Dinners, featuring Northern California’s finest chefs including Charlie Palmer of Dry Creek Kitchen and Hotel Healdsburg, Dustin Valette of Valette and The Matheson, and Thomas Bellac with Bricoleur Winery. Friday’s events featured the Artisan Series, where guests enjoyed a variety of fully immersive experiences, followed by the Epic Party at Mayacama, where notable vintners shared their best vintages alongside cuisine from renowned regional chefs.

Saturday’s events included the Cancer Moonshot Breakfast and EpiCUREean Symposium, where attendees engaged with scientists and researchers in a lively discussion on therapeutic resistance, culminating with the Epic Feast & Gala Auction at Montage Healdsburg, hosted by Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson and GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter, Ciara, and featuring Emmy award-winning radio & TV personality Liam Mayclem and GRAMMY & Tony award-winning entertainer Christian Hoff.

A touching tribute to Hoff’s daughter Ella and her cancer journey was followed by a presentation by Jeff Gordon, vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, legendary four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, and founder of Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation (JGCF). Gordon announced a new partnership between JGCF and the V Foundation starting with a $1.5 million commitment to co-fund three All-Star grants to fuel pediatric cancer research.

The 3rd Annual Sonoma Epicurean weekend will take place March 20-24, 2024. For more information, please visit sonomaepicurean.org.

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