By Kaitlin Faircloth I can still remember the cold February morning over three years ago when my parents woke me to let me know that my grandfather had passed away. […]
Team Peek Never Gives Up!
Thanks to the generosity of the rancher community and Peek family, the Andy Peek Cattle Auction fundraiser has gifted over $165,000 dollars to research. We have made amazing strides since we opened our doors but we need your help to end this battle!
Event Spotlight – Rummaging to Fight Pancreatic Cancer: Foster the CURE
By Monica Colella Jim Foster, my dad, was the glue of our family. When he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September of 2011, it was devastating to all of […]
5th Annual Brett Lawrence Memorial Golf Tournament
The foundation’s Lisa Manheim talks about what the we’re doing to fight pancreatic cancer in a recent radio interview on KKLZ. Download MP3
Doug C. Never Gives Up!
Since Doug’s diagnosis he has been an avid supporter and participant in Hirshberg Foundation events and programs including the Annual symposium, the LA Cancer Challenge and hosting his Fishing for a Cure fundraising event. He continues to share his story with the community, advocating for patients and raising awareness. His passion for life and his determination to never give up continues to inspire us all!
You Can H.E.L.P Fund Spotlight – Koplow Fund
By Leslie Koplow My Dad, Michael Koplow, was diagnosed in July 2010 with pancreatic cancer. They discovered that he had a large tumor in the head of the pancreas, which […]
Event Spotlight – Dance for a Cure
By Abigail Houston, Colleen Perks, & Melinda Kolesar Every year at the West Branch Area Senior High School in Morrisdale, PA, students are asked to design, plan, and implement a […]
You Can H.E.L.P. Fund Spotlight – UNCONDITIONAL Fund: In Memory of Ken McCleary
By Lyndsey McCleary Schroeder I found the Hirshberg Foundation website while searching for information about signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer. I clicked on their link and began looking at […]
Event Spotlight – Peds of Purple
By Barbara Krippel The first Peds for Purple Pancreatic Cancer Walk took place on the early morning of November 5, 2011 in Southern New Jersey. Thirty-two participants took a 5K […]
Teri Never Gives Up!
Teri Fox became a member of the Hirshberg Foundation family in 2002. She has dedicated the past 17 years to fighting pancreatic cancer and has generously given more then $470,000 dollars to research personally and through the Paul A. Hughes Family Foundation grant. She continues to support the foundation in honor of her father and people everwhere whose lives have been affected by this disease. Teri’s unwavering dedication, hope and generosity continues to inspire us. She has never given up!