Editor’s Note: Bellah Care Chronicles Patient Symptom Management Workbook was created by two sisters who were caretakers for their mom after her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Their books are a […]
You Can H.E.L.P. Fund Spotlight – In Memory of Pamela Martens Boughton
By Lisa Boughton My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July of 2010. She had not been feeling well for a few weeks. Finally, my father noticed that she […]
Event Spotlight – From Kick Pancreatic Cancer to Purple Palooza
By Catherine Moore On October 3, 2009, my senior year of college, I was able to start a fundraiser in honor of my father called Kick Pancreatic Cancer (K.P.C.). The […]
Event Spotlight – FORE a Cure
By Kim Pope In November of 2010, the 1st Annual FORE a Cure 50/50 Raffle was held in memory of Dr. Steven Fore. A 50/50 raffle is simply a raffle […]
Event Spotlight – The Dale H. Burton Alligator Walk
By Lauren Eberle Dale Burton was a cherished uncle to 10 nieces. When we were young, he would take us on “Alligator Walks” around his Winston-Salem, North Carolina neighborhood to […]
Patient Spotlight – Tyler Noesen
By Tyler Noesen It was July 5, 2006, I was 25 when I received the news. My life had been very full up to this point. I had recently been […]
Martin Never Gives Up!
A dear friend of the Hirshberg Foundation family, Martin continues to volunteer at the LA Cancer Challenge every year; run in the LA Marathon and fundraise thousands of dollars on the Hirshberg Training Team; and as of 2017 we’re thrilled to welcome him as a member of the staff. His enduring commitment to fight for a cure in memory of Ron Hirshberg, and his determination to never give us continues to inspire others to get involved.
Event Spotlight – Scotty Fest
By Raymond Shively Since its inception in 2005, the Scottyfest has continued to grow both in size and popularity. The Ferguson Corporation continues to support the golf tournament with their […]
Janet Never Gives Up!
Since 2009 Janet has raised over $23,000 dollars hosting theThrill in D-Ville Annual Labor Day Road Race 5k. She continues to successfully bring together a growing community of friends and family in Dawsonville, GA. for this fun event. Every year she becomes even more committed to never give up the fight against pancreatic cancer!
Event Spotlight – Real Results Fitness 5k and Kids Dash
By Sharon Rosenberg Why does anyone commit themselves to long hours, frequent rejection, and no monetary compensation? Certainly, there is satisfaction when all the hard work finally culminates in an […]