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Don’t Give Up the Fight

December 22, 2020

This article originally appeared in U Magazine, a publication of UCLA Health, David Geffen School of Medicine. The Centennial Campaign for UCLA Issue 2020’s theme was “Giving Matters – Visionary philanthropy shapes a new future for UCLA Health.” We are proud that our founder, Agi, is featured in a story about the Foundation’s commitment to […]

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Our 2020 Year in Review

December 10, 2020

As this unprecedented year of change and uncertainty winds to a close, it is more important than ever to look back and celebrate our accomplishments. Thanks to your continued support and a “Never Give Up” attitude we have been able to accomplish the unimaginable in a year of upheaval. We’ve held fast to our promise […]

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Thriving in a year of challenges & change!

September 22, 2020

Dear Hirshberg Foundation Family, On behalf of all of us at the Hirshberg Foundation, we hope this letter finds you safe and in good health. The past six months have not been easy for anyone, including businesses and non-profits. Normally, this time of year I would write to share our progress in research and news […]

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23 Years of Faithful Support Leads to Results!

July 29, 2020

Dear Hirshberg Foundation Family, Long ago, the Hirshberg Foundation selected Never Give Up as our mantra, expressing our dedication to patients and long-standing commitment to funding early research for a cure. The message continues to resonate with pancreatic cancer survivors, families and researchers. Our community doesn’t give up! After 23 years of faithful support we […]

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UCLA’s 2019 Hirshberg Activity Summary Report Released

June 3, 2020

The 2019 Activity Summary from UCLA, a report that outlines the work we’ve funded on campus and evaluates the remarkable advances made in research and patient care, is now available. The Hirshberg Foundation continues to position the UCLA Agi Hirshberg Center for Pancreatic Diseases as a hub for leading-edge investigations and a beacon of hope […]

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$5.75 Million Grant to Help Researchers Study Obesity, Inflammation and Pancreatic Cancer

May 22, 2020

A combined team of Hirshberg Foundation-affiliated researchers from UCLA has been awarded a grant for $5.75 million to study the effects of obesity on pancreatic cancer formation. This grant will build upon work that the Hirshberg Foundation has been funding since it began in 1997. “We know that the biological mechanisms of obesity, such as […]

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