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Friends of Flako Strong to host
fundraiser for cancer research
[July 30, 2026]
Friends of Flako Strong will
host a fundraiser for the V Foundation for cancer research. It will
be held Wednesday, August 5, 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
$173,000 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.
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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?
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.
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