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Friends of Flako Strong to host
fundraiser for caner research
[July 25, 2025]
Friends of Flako Strong will
host a fundraiser for the V Foundation for cancer research. It will
be held Wednesday, July 30, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Logan County
Fair in the Knights of Columbus Pavilion. This fundraiser is in
memory of Greg “Flako” Feldman and all who have been touched by this
terrible disease. Please join us to remember those who have left us,
to honor those who are fighting, and to celebrate those who have
won!
In January of 2018, Feldman was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic
cancer. The news was devastating, but Flako believed in miracles and
chose to fight this dreadful disease. His wife, Teena, their family,
and friends were on this difficult journey with Flako.
Unfortunately, Feldman passed away on July 25, 2018, just seven
months later.
It was by chance, luck, and the kind heart of Coach Mike Krzyzewski
of Duke University that brought much joy to Flako in his final days.
Flako was a diehard Duke men’s basketball fan and more importantly,
a huge Coach K fan! Todd Lowman, a close family friend, made contact
with Coach K’s office, asking for a note of inspiration. Coach K did
more than that when he took time to personally call and talk to
Flako on the phone. The conversation was uplifting to Flako and was
a highlight of his seven-month journey.
As a way to thank Coach K for his enormous generosity by adding some
sunshine to Flako and his family during this difficult time, Lowman
and Friends of Flako Strong organized the first “A Night Out” in
2018 at the Logan County Fair. Coach K is a board member of the V
Foundation and was a close friend of Jimmy Valvano, the founder of
the foundation. Coach K is very passionate about this cause and
cancer research. Friends of Flako Strong found that Coach K’s
passion became their passion, and “A Night Out” has become an annual
fundraising event. To date, over $140,000 has been raised and our
small community is very proud of our contribution and connection to
this remarkable foundation. The V Foundation’s endowment covers all
administrative costs. Therefore, 100% of our donations are used for
cancer research on ALL cancers.
Donations may be made by clicking
here.
We are excited to support the V Foundation for Cancer Research, an
organization committed to declaring Victory Over Cancer®. The
research the V Foundation funds is critical. By making a donation
you will be supporting carefully vetted, cutting-edge research at
prominent cancer centers nationwide. Will you join us in the fight
against cancer by donating today?
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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. The Foundation has funded
over $353 million in cancer research grants nationwide. The V
Foundation awards 100 percent of direct donations to cancer research
and related programs. The V Foundation’s endowment covers
administrative expenses. The Foundation awards peer-reviewed grants
through a competitive award process strictly supervised by a
Scientific Advisory Committee. For more information on the V
Foundation, please visit v.org.
[Text received from Teena Feldman]
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