1969-2011 Emily Catherine Miner, 41, died Dec. 14, 2011, at her home in Angwin.
Emily was born on Dec. 22, 1969, and grew up in Minneapolis. She graduated from the Blake Schools and Santa Clara University. After graduation, she moved to the Napa Valley and started a career in the wine business, where she met her husband, Dave Miner. They were married in 1999 and started their own label, Miner Family Winery.
During her nearly four-year illness, she became a special spokesperson in the fight against lung cancer. In 2009, she was the honoree of the 2009 V Foundation Wine Celebration in Napa, during which more than $700,000 was raised for the Emily Miner Fund for Lung Cancer Research
In addition to her husband David, Emily is survived by two daughters, Sofie and Calla; her parents, Jane and Reed Mackenzie of Chaska, Minn.; her sisters, Rachael (Dan) Mackenzie-Olson of Plymouth, Minn., and Joanna (Chris) Daly of San Antonio, Texas; her father-in-law, Ed Miner; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ed and Sumaya Miner; her best friend, Kerry Jo Kilcoyne-Henry; plus her six nieces and nephews and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles, all of whom will miss her very much. Emily was loved and respected by everyone she met.
A memorial celebration will be held Dec. 22, 2011,4 p.m., at Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena. In lieu of flowers, the Miner/Mackenzie Family requests that donations are made to The V Foundation for Cancer Research in Emily’s memory. To donate click here or call 1-707-963-0611. If you prefer to mail a gift in memory of Emily, please send it to: The V Foundation, 176 Main Street, Suite D, St. Helena, Ca. 94574
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Back row left to right: Dave Miner, Robin Baggett, Cyril Chappellet, Blakesley Chappellet, Mark Beringer,Mitch Cosentino, Garen Staglin, Julie Constantin (co-founder), Teri Kuhn, Ron Kuhn
Front Row left to right: Robin Lail, Michelle Fields, Koerner Rombauer, Anne McMinn, Chuck McMinn, Bob Lloyd (Chairman), Beth Nickel, Neil Aldoroty, Karen Aldoroty
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Wine Celebration a tremendous success!
Dear V Friends,
Thank you to all who shared in the amazing 13th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration event on August 5 & 6th and for being part of our winning team!
The 13th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration raised more than $4 million for critical cancer research. The event is a signature fundraiser for The V Foundation, started by legendary sportscaster and coach Jim Valvano.
The 2011 V Wine Celebration weekend began with the Friday Night, “Let’s Get it Started” Party at The Pavilion at The Vintage Estates. Guests gathered to enjoy an evening of delicious food offered by renowned restaurateurs and chefs, accompanied by a broad selection of wines from legendary wineries. The inaugural BBQ Vintner Cook Off took place with vintners Cyril Chappellet, Robin Baggett, Jeff Gargiulo and Dave Miner preparing an assortment of grilled delights. Guests sang and danced along to a high-energy performance by band and concert act David Martin’s House Party.
Saturday morning began with the Research Symposium, where the latest breakthroughs in cancer research were presented. Attendees were able to ask questions of The V Foundation Scientific Advisory Board, which is composed of leading cancer physicians from across the country.
Guests soaked up the sunshine and relaxed Saturday afternoon at The Villagio Inn & Spa where they savored boutique and legendary wines and sampled food at the Innovators & Icons Marketplace.
Saturday’s activities culminated with the Gala Dinner and Live Auction at Nickel & Nickel Winery. As guests sipped glasses of single vineyard Nickel & Nickel Cabernet and dined on an elaborate dinner created by McCall’s Catering, Chairman Bob Lloyd and Duke Coaching Legend Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski livened up the crowd and implored the guests to give generously. Dr. Neil Aldoroty, Napa icon and four-time non-Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor, spoke of the severe need for money for cancer research and the extraordinary support from his wife Karen. A Vintner Grant to benefit stomach cancer was named in honor of Robin Baggett and Michelle Fields of Alpha Omega Winery. This year’s Fund A Need benefited brain cancer research and a special, touching speech, via video, was given by Olympic Gold Medalist and US and World Champion Figure Skater Scott Hamilton. Over $1 million was raised specifically for brain cancer research with the help of a $500,000 matching pledge from Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure. During the live auction, guests bid on popular lots like a trip via private jet from Napa to New York City to attend private fashion week events with legendary female vintners Beth Nickel and Teri Kuhn, a luxury vacation to Tuscany including a winemaking session with super-Tuscan vintner Alessandro Landini, a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the London Olympics with VIP access, and an adorable Australian Labradoodle puppy named Vern. The Bentley Raffle earned $325,000 and one of our strongest “V” supporters, Nancy Probst, was the lucky winner of a gorgeous new 2012 Bentley Continental GT Coupe. The evening finished with a private performance by the rock band legacy, The Doobie Brothers.
The 14th V Foundation Wine Celebration will be held again August 3 & 4, 2012, with 100% of all net proceeds and new cash donations from events applied directly to innovative cancer research grants and opportunities. For more information, or photos of the event, please contact Max Duley at 707-963-0611 or
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Sincerely,
The V Foundation Wine Celebration Board and Staff
The 12th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration took place August 6&7 in the Napa Valley, raising a total of more than $2.2 million for critical cancer research. The event is a signature fundraiser for legendary sportscaster and coach Jim Valvano's eponymous V Foundation, raising more than $35 million since it was first held in 1998.
As guests sipped glasses of single vineyard Nickel & Nickel Cabernet, Chairman Bob Lloyd announced that The V Foundation had reached their goal of raising $100 million dollars for cancer research. The room cheered as Duke Coaching Legend Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski joined Lloyd onstage alongside Nick Valvano, Jimmy V's brother, to pledge their support in raising the next $100 million. "Give till it hurts, you can afford it," teased Krzyzewski, who offered up a heartfelt, albeit humorous, keynote speech to kick off the evening. Local Vintner, Chicago-Area Socialite and cancer survivor Teri Kuhn spearheaded an impassioned Fund-A-Need to benefit Leukemia research. Cyril and Blakesley Chappellet were also honored with a Vintner Grant to benefit Melanoma research in honor of a cherished family friend.
Giving was the order of the day for the roughly 530 guests who assembled in the Napa Valley to enjoy private dinners and receptions, as well as an update on research advances from The V Foundation's Scientific Advisory Board, before arriving at the grand finale gala dinner and auction at Nickel & Nickel Winery. The evening was one of extraordinary generosity on all fronts, with the largest and most diverse auction catalog ever assembled for the event. "As our cause catches on, the donations have exceeded our wildest dreams," notes Julie Constantin, the Marin-based Venture Capitalist who helped create the first V Wine Celebration event more than a decade ago. Original owner of Screaming Eagle, Jean Phillips, donated a 3-liter in honor of fellow vintner and good friend, Teri Kuhn of Pillar Rock, and her battle with Leukemia. Tickets to events such at the ESPYs, the Superbowl, and courtside seats at the Duke University vs. UNC college basketball game were just a few of the outstanding auction lots offered. Popular items included a week's stay in a luxurious Maui oceanfront home, an Audi drive-and-dine experience, international vacations in Fiji, Bali, Tuscany and Argentina, and lots of fabulous wine. Spotted in the crowd were V supporters including Steve Bornstein (President of the NFL Network), Cheech Marin, Donna Orender (President of the WNBA) and Robin Roberts (Network Anchor GMA/ABC).
"Cancer touches everyone, and everyone has the power to do something about it. This group and this event are a great example of that -- we are very proud of everyone who's involved here; donors, bidders, and researchers. This weekend is always about saying thanks, and renewing our commitment to the fight. An organized team is a really, really powerful thing. I think we proved that again this year, and we'll keep doing it until we've got a cure," says Bob Lloyd, Chairman of The V Foundation. "But it doesn't mean we can't have fun doing it, right?"
The V Foundation Wine Celebration will be held again August 5 & 6, 2011, with 100% of all net proceeds and new cash donations from events applied directly to innovative cancer research grants and opportunities. For more information or tickets to the 2011 event visit www.winecelebration.org.
About The V Foundation: Since 1993, The V Foundation has raised more than $100 million, awarding cancer research grants to 92 institutions in 38 states and the District of Columbia. The V Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board, comprised of some of the top physicians and research scientists from prominent universities and cancer centers nationwide, assures that only the cancer research projects with the most potential are funded. Best of all, 100 percent of all new direct cash donations and net event proceeds go directly to cancer research and related programs. Recognized for its prudent fiscal management, The V Foundation has earned a top four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest charity evaluator, for a seventh consecutive year. Only 2% of the charities in the US have achieved this high honor.
