Sports Partners
Sports Partners
the V Foundation for Cancer Research
Through our efforts with the V Foundation, we are raising funds that go directly to fund clinical trials and cancer research for Leukemia and other blood cancers. Thank you to the V Foundation for helping us honor Craig’s Legacy, and one day find a cure.
V Foundation Jimmy V Award
Craig was awarded the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. Hear his inspiring speech below.
V Week - Craig Sager Style Day
The V Foundation celebrated Craig’s “Sager Style” during the 12th annual Jimmy V Week with Craig Sager Style Day November 29th and 30 2018. ESPN and NBA on TNT on-air personalities along with NBA players and coaches, wore “SagerStyle” jackets to raise funds for Leukemia research.
Research Grant
SAGERSTRONG Foundation and The V Foundation are teaming up to fund research related to blood cancers in memory of Craig.
NBA/TNT
The Sager Strong Award is an annual award given by the National Basketball Association. It is presented to “an individual who has been a trailblazer while exemplifying courage, faith, compassion, and grace.” The recipient receives a replica of the colorful sports coat that Craig wore when accepting the 2016 Jimmy V Award.
2019 SagerStrong Award Recipient Announced
Robin Roberts will receive the 2019 SagerStrong Award at the NBA Awards June 24th on TNT.
2018 SagerStrong Award Recipient
Former NBA Player, Dikembe Mutombo, receives the 2018 SagerStrong Award.
2017 SagerStrong Award Recipient
Former NBA Player, Monty Williams, receives the Inaugural SagerStrong Award.
OMAZE
The SagerStrong Foundation has partnered with Omaze, to create unique one-of-a-kind experiences to raise funds for blood cancer research on behalf of the Foundation. Omaze has raised over $140M for non-profits by offering fans the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences with their favorite celebrities by donating as little as $10 to a cause of the celebrity’s choosing. They have over 4M donors in their community, in 180 different countries.
Shaq's Wingman in Vegas Experience
In 2018, SagerStrong and Omaze offered a one-of-a-kind experience to be Shaquille O’Neal’s wingman to DJ in Las Vegas — the winner was able to meet Shaq, play poker with Shaq, and hang out at the Hard Rock where Shaq was the DJ for the night in Vegas.
2020 SagerStrong + Omaze One-Of-a-Kind Experience
Who will be the next celebrity to participate in the SagerStrong + Omaze One-of-a-Kind Experience? Stay tuned for an announcement on our next Omaze Experience!