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Home / Never Give Up Stories

Event Spotlight – Robert J. Paroli Memorial Tennis Tournament

August 17, 2008

Bar Mitzvah Project in memory of Ethan’s grandfather, Robert “My grandfather was a larger than life figure in his community in the Bay Area.  He was constantly involved with charitable […]

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

You Can H.E.L.P. Fund Spotlight – David Bradley’s Triathlon Fund

July 28, 2008

In early 2008, my mother, Eleanor, was diagnosed with this awful disease. This past summer I competed in a Half Ironman in her honor to raise awareness and money for […]

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

Event Spotlight – Glenda Jane Koffler Memorial Golf Tournament

November 30, 2007

Editors Note: Last year we were approached by Jinny Koffler, a young woman who wanted to honor her mother-in-law and raise money for the Hirshberg Foundation. She, along with family […]

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

Event Spotlight – Jose’s Angels: Swinging and Running for Pancreatic Cancer

November 7, 2007

You thought you had a busy Fall? While most people were getting ready for the holidays, Jose’s Angels were working tirelessly on not one, but two fundraising events to support […]

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

Ronnie Never Gives Up!

September 29, 2007

Since 2007 the Cottonfest Bluegrass music festival, held in honor of both Cotton and Doyle, has raised thousands of dollars for pancreatic cancer research. Ronnie’s long time passion for music and his love of family has guided him to bring together his community and continue fighting on behalf of his loved ones. Ronnie and Denise will never give up the fight against pancreatic cancer!

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

Jeremy Never Gives Up!

January 7, 2007

Since 2003, when Jeremy was in the 10th grade, he’s held countless online coin auctions raising more than $85,000 dollars to date! Jeremy joined the fight against pancreatic cancer in honor of his grandfather and today those funds continue to advance research. His dedication and generosity has been unwavering, demonstrating that he will never give up until we find a cure!

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

Emily Never Gives Up!

December 2, 2006

Through the sale of tickets and art, Art Can Cure raised more than $5,000 for the Hirshberg Foundation. Emily’s love of her grandmother and her passion for art inspired her to join the fight against pancreatic cancer and make a difference. The funds she raised in 2007 helped suppport ground breaking research. Emily continues to inspire all of us to never give up!

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

Event Spotlight – Owner of Pappo Pays Tribute to his Papa

October 2, 2006

Chef John Thiel dreamed of opening a restaurant. His father’s passion for food and wine inspired Thiel to become a chef, and together they spoke of running a business. In […]

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

Event Spotlight – Chicago Marathoner Honors Dad She Never Met

September 28, 2006

Editors Note: Last year we were contacted by Hillary Cavan, a young woman from Chicago, who was training to run in the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, and wanted to raise […]

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

We Will Never Give Up for Heather!

March 30, 2006

Heather touched the lives of so many and her story has remained in our hearts and minds for over a decade. Her beautiful smile and hopeful spirit is etched in our hearts. Her endurance and positive attitude is an inspiration to all of us to never give up.

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

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