On the morning of Saturday, August 29th, 2026 Pop Grandi will walk from the West Towne Mall to the Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin to raise money for Ovarian Cancer early detection and awareness. 

Immediately following Madison’s is hosting the party of the summer from Noon till Close and donating a percentage of all sales for the day to the VBZ-12 Initiative!

Join us for food, cocktails, specialty fundraiser drinks, live music, a DJ, raffle items, merchandise and free giveaways on Saturday the 29th at Madison's to raise money for this deserving cause. 

WHEN: August 29th from noon to close

WHERE: 119 king Street, Madison WI

Madison's will be donating a percentage of all sales for the day to this fundraiser.

Only about 20% of ovarian cancers are found at an early stage. When ovarian cancer is found early, about 94% of patients live at least five years after diagnosis.

Unlike breast or cervical cancer, there is currently no reliable screening test for ovarian cancer for women who do not have symptoms. Symptoms can also be subtle and easily mistaken for other conditions.

We believe women deserve better.

The VBZ-12 Ovarian Cancer Initiative was established in memory of Pop Grandi's cousin, Victoria “Vicki” Brick-Zupancic, who passed away from ovarian cancer in April 2025 at age 43. The initiative benefits the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) and supports vital research, specifically early detection.

Vicki Brick-Zupancic was an athlete, business leader, wife, mother, and daughter who spent her life believing in the power of health and perseverance. A former captain of the University of Maryland women’s basketball team and professional basketball player, her playing number was 12. Hence VBZ-12.

Later she was named CEO of Brick Bodies, a Baltimore fitness company. Vicki built her life around helping people live healthier, stronger lives.In 2021, just two weeks after her 40th birthday, Vicki was diagnosed with Stage 3b ovarian cancer.

Her symptoms began a few months earlier. After the birth of her daughter, Vicki experienced unusual lower abdominal discomfort that was initially attributed to changes following childbirth and breast feeding cessation. Like many women, she did not know the symptoms of ovarian cancer or recognize that they warranted further investigation. By the time severe pain led to her diagnosis, her cancer was already advanced.

Vicki died from ovarian cancer in April 2025 at the age of 43.

Her experience reflects a much larger challenge facing women.

The problem is clear: ovarian cancer is too often diagnosed after it has already advanced.

The opportunity is equally clear: accelerate the science of earlier detection while giving women better information today.

Donate today to support the VBZ-12 Ovarian Cancer Initiative.