By Nancy Amato My name is Nancy Amato and I am a survivor of pancreatic cancer. I will start my story from the beginning. In August, 2006, I had an […]
We Will Never Give Up for Pedro!
Pedro’s story is an inspirational one. In addition to fighting the disease himself, he offered guidance to others and shared his story. The Motonishi family created the LA Cancer Challenge team “Run for Pedro” to raise money for research and to come together as a family and show their commitment to never give up!
You Can H.E.L.P. Fund Spotlight – Ironman Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Research
By John C. Werner On November 23, 2009, I competed in the Tempe, Arizona Ironman triathlon in memory of my mother, who lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. The event […]
Event Spotlight – Hilary Price Morgan’s Wedding: In Memory of Rebecca Price
By Hilary Price Morgan After many months of misdiagnosis, my mother, Rebecca Price, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January of 2008. Her diagnosis came at a time when our […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Maggie Mahoney
By Maggie Mahoney, LACC Team Captain of Ellen’s Angels As I sit down to reflect on my time working with the Hirshberg Foundation I am overwhelmed with many emotions. First […]
Event Spotlight – Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament
By Michael Meister My father, Larry Meister, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March of 2005 and passed away just three short months later. My father was a great man […]
You Can H.E.L.P. Fund Spotlight – Kim Pietro’s Ironman Fund: In Honor of John Van Decker
By Kim Pietro When my father John was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer in August 2008, his world did not stop. He continues to rise to the top of […]
We Will Never Give Up for Barry & Rochelle!
Barry generously gifted nearly $140,000 over 15 years through the Rochelle Lazar Memorial Research Fund. He remained a dedicated member of the Hirshberg Foundation family and we will continue to honor his legacy of compassion, genrosity and commitment to never give up!
Event Spotlight – The Wedding of Lindsey Wilder & John McRobbie
By Lindsey Wilder Since I was a little girl, my mother, Elizabeth Wilder, and I had shared dreams of my wedding day. From the invitations and flower arrangements, to the […]
You Can H.E.L.P. Fund Spotlight – Deborah Roe and the C. Carl Roe Memorial Fund
Carl Roe passed away September 5, 2008 from complications caused by pancreatic cancer. Our goal with this fund is to raise awareness of the severity of pancreatic cancer by describing […]