In early 2008, my mother, Eleanor, was diagnosed with this awful disease. This past summer I competed in a Half Ironman in her honor to raise awareness and money for […]
Event Spotlight – Glenda Jane Koffler Memorial Golf Tournament
Editors Note: Last year we were approached by Jinny Koffler, a young woman who wanted to honor her mother-in-law and raise money for the Hirshberg Foundation. She, along with family […]
Event Spotlight – Jose’s Angels: Swinging and Running for Pancreatic Cancer
You thought you had a busy Fall? While most people were getting ready for the holidays, Jose’s Angels were working tirelessly on not one, but two fundraising events to support […]
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 […]
Event Spotlight – Daughter Honors Her Artist Mom
Editor’s note: We wanted to share with you the story of NelsonArt, and what one young woman is doing to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer while honoring her […]