Principal Financial Group ⁢will donate $1 million to the V ​Foundation for Cancer‌ Research, fueled by employee participation in a company-wide fitness initiative. ⁣Throughout 2025,​ Principal employees collectively logged over 1 million miles through walking, ⁣running, wheeling, and biking. The Principal Foundation matched each mile ⁢with a $1 donation.

The⁣ check presentation⁣ will take‍ place at halftime of‍ the Jimmy V classic women’s basketball game between the University of Iowa ‍and ‌Iowa State University on December 10 at Hilton Coliseum in ames, Iowa.ESPN reports ‍this event is part of the broader partnership between⁤ Principal and the V Foundation during ESPN’s 19th annual V Week.

V Week and the V Foundation

V Week, an annual ⁣fundraising‍ and awareness campaign, supports ‌cancer research. The V ‌Foundation for⁤ Cancer⁤ Research ⁢ was founded in 1993 by Jim valvano, ​the late North Carolina ​State University basketball ‍coach, shortly before ⁣his death from cancer. ⁢ Valvano’s ‌famous “Don’t Give Up… Don’t Ever Give Up” speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards inspired the foundation’s mission. The V ​Foundation funds a wide range‍ of cancer research projects across the United states.

Principal’s Commitment

This initiative demonstrates principal’s ongoing commitment to supporting cancer research and promoting employee well-being. The company’s dedication ​to the⁣ V Foundation extends beyond financial contributions,⁣ fostering⁣ a culture⁣ of health and ‌giving back to the community. The 1 million miles logged by employees ⁣highlights a meaningful level of engagement‍ and dedication ‌to the cause.