V Foundation Sonoma Epicurean Raises $3.5M for Cancer Research

The annual fundraising event celebrated its 5th anniversary this year.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:08pm

A glowing neon outline of a microscope or other medical research instrument against a dark background, conceptually representing the cancer research funded by the V Foundation.The V Foundation's annual Sonoma Epicurean fundraiser continues to fuel innovative cancer research with record-breaking donations.Healdsburg Today

The 5th Anniversary V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean event raised over $3.5 million to accelerate breakthrough cancer research. The annual fundraising event, held in Healdsburg, California, has become a major source of funding for the V Foundation's efforts to support innovative cancer studies.

Why it matters

The V Foundation is a leading nonprofit dedicated to funding groundbreaking cancer research, and the Sonoma Epicurean event has become one of its most successful annual fundraisers. The millions raised at this event will directly support the foundation's mission to find new treatments and cures for cancer.

The details

The Sonoma Epicurean event features a weekend of gourmet food, wine tastings, and other epicurean experiences, with all proceeds going to the V Foundation. This year's 5th anniversary edition was the most successful yet, generating over $3.5 million in donations to accelerate the foundation's cancer research initiatives.

  • The 5th Anniversary V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean event took place on March 27-29, 2026.

The players

V Foundation for Cancer Research

A leading nonprofit organization dedicated to funding groundbreaking cancer research and supporting innovative studies to find new treatments and cures.

Sonoma Epicurean

An annual fundraising event hosted by the V Foundation that features gourmet food, wine tastings, and other epicurean experiences, with all proceeds going to support the foundation's cancer research efforts.

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The takeaway

The continued success of the Sonoma Epicurean event demonstrates the community's strong commitment to supporting the V Foundation's vital cancer research work. The millions raised at this year's 5th anniversary edition will enable the foundation to fund more cutting-edge studies and bring us closer to finding new ways to prevent, treat, and cure this devastating disease.