Peter Lau was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in September 2023. Nearly three years later, he continues to move forward with hope, determination, and a belief in the power […]
Director Lisa Manheim interviewed for UCLA Alumni Association
Each year on a Saturday in October, thousands come to the UCLA campus to be part of the L.A. Cancer Challenge, a Halloween-themed 5K walk/run benefiting pancreatic cancer research. The day […]
Dr. Evan Abt: Advancing Immuno-Metabolic Therapies for Pancreatic Cancer
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our Seed Grant Program, we’re proud to highlight a new generation of researchers leading the charge to cure pancreatic cancer. Among them is […]
2025 LACC Honorary Starter Gerri Weiner: A Story of Strength, Survival & Full Circle Moments
In 2012, Gerri Weiner joined the Hirshberg Foundation community after her father was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. That year, she walked in the LA Cancer Challenge not as […]
How Teams Can Honor A Loved One at LA Cancer Challenge
LA Cancer Challenge Teams are at the heart of this beloved Hirshberg Foundation event. Families, friends, co-workers and communities celebrating survivors or honoring the memory of a loved one help […]
Host a Virtual LACC: Event Tips & Resources
Are you ready to bring the excitement of the LA Cancer Challenge to your own neighborhood? Hosting a mini LACC is a great way to honor loved ones, raise awareness, […]