Since 2007 the Cottonfest Bluegrass music festival, held in honor of both Cotton and Doyle, has raised thousands of dollars for pancreatic cancer research. Ronnie’s long time passion for music and his love of family has guided him to bring together his community and continue fighting on behalf of his loved ones. Ronnie and Denise will never give up the fight against pancreatic cancer!
Jeremy Never Gives Up!
Since 2003, when Jeremy was in the 10th grade, he’s held countless online coin auctions raising more than $85,000 dollars to date! Jeremy joined the fight against pancreatic cancer in honor of his grandfather and today those funds continue to advance research. His dedication and generosity has been unwavering, demonstrating that he will never give up until we find a cure!
Emily Never Gives Up!
Through the sale of tickets and art, Art Can Cure raised more than $5,000 for the Hirshberg Foundation. Emily’s love of her grandmother and her passion for art inspired her to join the fight against pancreatic cancer and make a difference. The funds she raised in 2007 helped suppport ground breaking research. Emily continues to inspire all of us to never give up!
Event Spotlight – Owner of Pappo Pays Tribute to his Papa
Chef John Thiel dreamed of opening a restaurant. His father’s passion for food and wine inspired Thiel to become a chef, and together they spoke of running a business. In […]
Event Spotlight – Chicago Marathoner Honors Dad She Never Met
Editors Note: Last year we were contacted by Hillary Cavan, a young woman from Chicago, who was training to run in the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, and wanted to raise […]
We Will Never Give Up for Heather!
Heather touched the lives of so many and her story has remained in our hearts and minds for over a decade. Her beautiful smile and hopeful spirit is etched in our hearts. Her endurance and positive attitude is an inspiration to all of us to never give up.




