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LACC Team Spotlight – Martin’s Marchers

October 27, 2013

By Christel Schoenfelder, Team Captain Our family became entangled in the fight against pancreatic cancer last June when Regina Martin received “the diagnosis.”  Based on our research, we learned pancreatic […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, LA Cancer Challenge, Never Give Up

LACC Team Spotlight – Chuyera

October 27, 2013

By Monica Moreno, Team Captain May 05, 2011 my aunt “Chuyera” was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It was from that day on that our whole lives would change for ever. […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, LA Cancer Challenge, Never Give Up

LACC Team Spotlight – The Dedolians

October 27, 2013

By Alisha Brendis, Team Captain Dedola Global Logistics began working with Ron and Agi Hirshberg 20 years ago when they owned and operated their company, Agron. We continued our relationship with […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, LA Cancer Challenge, Never Give Up

Event Spotlight – The Canyon Salon’s 2nd Annual Style-a-thon

August 4, 2013

This summer the owners of The Canyon Salon in Westlake, CA transformed their stylish boutique salon into a spectacular celebration to honor the memory of Sharon Perry. Sharon lost her […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Purple Ribbon Events

You Can H.E.L.P. Spotlight – Going the Extra Mile for Families Impacted by Pancreatic Cancer

July 15, 2013

Editor’s Note: Matt Dimmer is the founder and CEO of The Extra Mile, a nonprofit which collects donations of air miles and gives them to people who wouldn’t have otherwise […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Supporter Spotlight

Debbie Never Gives Up!

June 22, 2013

Debbie’s fundraising efforts over the past 6 years have resulted in over $28,000 gifted towards pancreatic cancer research! She continues to welcome friends, family, and the community to help raise awareness, fundraise for pancreatic cancer research, and enjoy some friendly competition on game day. In honor of her sister Julie and friend Don, Debbie remains committed to winning the fight against pancreatic cancer never giving up!

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Supporter Spotlight

Event Spotlight – Foster the Cure’s 1st Golf Tournament

June 8, 2013

How to Tee-Off Your First Event By Foster the CURE Our dad, Jim Foster was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on September 16, 2011 and lost his battle 4 months later […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Purple Ribbon Events

You Can H.E.L.P. Fund Spotlight – James S. Hillgren Memorial Fund

May 15, 2013

“A Dedication to our Great Friend & Colleague at CLG” By Sarah Banks James S. Hillgren was a devoted husband, a loving father, and an engaging leadership coach at The […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Patient Spotlight

Kids Can Cure in Action – Dr. Maitra & Teenager Jack Andraka Collaborate for a Cure

April 30, 2013

Editor’s Note: In 2012, 15 year old Jack Andraka from Maryland became instant news by winning first place at The Intel National Science Fair. He had developed a novel test to […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Supporter Spotlight

Event Spotlight – 1st Annual Gourmet Cupcakes & Champagne fundraiser

April 28, 2013

On April 28th close friends Debbie Ragonig and Kim Colton hosted the 1st Annual Gourmet Cupcakes & Champagne fundraiser at the Federal Bar in North Hollywood. Only two weeks before […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Purple Ribbon Events

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