Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin is nearing history as he closes in on the NHL’s all-time goal scoring record in THE GR8 CHASE. While creating a legacy on the ice, he’s also dedicated to leaving a lasting impact on childhood cancer research.
Ovechkin has teamed up with the Capitals, Hockey Fights Cancer™ and the V Foundation to raise funds for pediatric cancer research through THE GR8 CHASE for Victory Over Cancer®.
From now through the remainder of his career, Alex is personally donating to pediatric cancer research for each goal he scores and his donations will be matched by Monumental Sports & Entertainment! 100% of funds raised go to lifesaving childhood cancer research through the V Foundation and Hockey Fights Cancer™. The donations raised will fund a childhood cancer research grant through the V Foundation in Ovechkin’s honor: the Alex Ovechkin GR8 Chase Pediatric Cancer Research Grant.
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach, ESPN commentator and member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The V Foundation has funded nearly $400 million in game-changing cancer research grants in North America through a competitive process strictly supervised by a world-class Scientific Advisory Committee. Because the V Foundation has an endowment to cover administrative expenses, 100% of direct donations is awarded to cancer research and programs. The V team is committed funding the best scientists to accelerate Victory Over Cancer®.