CRANBURY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CURE Media Group, the nation’s leading digital and print media enterprise dedicated to patients and survivors of cancer, expands the Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP) program with the addition of the V Foundation for Cancer Research, announced Michael J. Hennessy Jr., president of MJH Associates, Inc., parent company of CURE Media Group.
In making the announcement, Michael J. Hennessy, Jr said, “The V Foundation is one of the leading supporters of cancer research. By teaming up with the foundation, we look forward to expanding our efforts in providing superior educational resources to patients in addition to raising awareness about early detection.”
Founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State basketball coach and ESPN commentator, the V Foundation supports groundbreaking cancer research in the nation’s top facilities and has proudly awarded more than $200 million nationwide. The V Foundation holds a 4-star (highest) rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest evaluator of charities, and is among the top 4% of cancer charities of all charities evaluated. The V Foundation is a GuideStar platinum-rated charity.
“It will take strong relationships to defeat cancer,” said Susan Braun, Chief Executive Officer of the V Foundation. “We are excited to work with CURE Media Group in order to share information and improve the lives of those living with cancer.”
As part of this joint effort, the V Foundation will be able to share valuable content through CURE® magazine in which the audience will have access to unprecedented content including latest research, interviews and educational articles for patients, medical professionals, survivors, caregivers and those affected by cancer. The SAP program is designed to facilitate an open exchange of information among trusted peers, with a goal of improving patient care.
For more information about the Strategic Alliance Partnership program, visit curetoday.com/advocacy/partners. For more information about the V Foundation, please visit www.jimmyv.org.
About CURE Media Group
CURE Media Group is the leading resource for cancer updates, research and education. It combines a full suite of media products, including its industry-leading website, CUREtoday.com; innovative video programs, such as CURE Connections®; a series of widely attended live events; and CURE® magazine, which reaches over 1 million readers, as well as the dynamic website for oncology nurses, OncNursingNews.com, and its companion, Oncology Nursing News® magazine. CURE Media Group is part of the Cranbury, New Jersey-based MJH Associates, Inc. family of businesses, which includes the acclaimed OncLive® (http://www.www.onclive.com) platform of resources for the practicing oncologist. For more information, visit http://www.curetoday.com or http://www.mjhassoc.com.
About the V Foundation for Cancer Research
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach and ESPN commentator. Since 1993, the Foundation has funded more than $200 million in cancer research grants nationwide. The V Foundation awards 100 percent of direct donations to cancer research and programs. The V Foundation’s endowment covers administrative expenses. The Foundation awards peer-reviewed grants through a competitive awards process strictly supervised by a Scientific Advisory Committee. For more information on the V Foundation or to make a donation, please visit www.jimmyv.org.
