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Hirshberg Training Team Spotlight – Mayor’s Midnight Sun Alaska Marathon

June 25, 2003

Nine members of the Hirshberg Foundation Marathon Team journeyed from Los Angeles to Alaska this past June to participate in the Mayor’s Midnight Sun Marathon and raised over $26,000 for […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Hirshberg Training Team, Never Give Up

Michelle & Ernae Never Gives Up!

June 7, 2003

Art for Life raised over $3,000 for the Hirshberg Foundation and guaranteed Michelle and Ernae a trip to Alaska with our Marathon Team.The  fun and creative event raised awareness and helped motivate Michelle and Ernae to reach the finish line together and never give up!

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Hirshberg Training Team, Never Give Up

Jon Hirshberg Never Gives Up!

May 30, 2003

Twenty years after the loss of his father Ron Hirshberg, Jon is more passionate than ever about winning the fight against pancreatic cancer. His creative insight and drive have played a pivotal role in raising millions of dollars through Hirshberg Foundation signature events including the LA Cancer Challenge and Tour de Pier. Jon continues to share his dad’s story and  bring this disease to the forefront in his community. He remains committed to winning the fight against pancreatic cancer and never giving up!

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

Marlborough Police Department Never Gives Up!

September 15, 2002

The 2nd Annual Marlborough Police Department 5k Police Chase & Family Day raised over $3,500 for the Hirshberg Foundation and in support of pancreatic cancer research.  Their act of support by recognizing and honoring one of their brothers in blue is a clear example of what communities of all types can achieve when the never give up.

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

Event Spotlight – Daughter Honors Her Artist Mom

July 30, 2002

Editor’s note: We wanted to share with you the story of NelsonArt, and what one young woman is doing to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer while honoring her […]

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

Hirshberg Training Team Spotlight – Kona Marathon

June 10, 2002

Four women from the Hirshberg Foundation Marathon Team in Los Angeles made the trip to the Big Island of Hawaii this past June to participate in the Kona Marathon and […]

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Wylie Never Gives Up!

May 20, 2002

Wylie went on to finish the Boston Marathon and raise over $1,300 for pancreatic cancer research. Her journey to the finish line inspired friends, family and everyone on the sidelines. She rallied the support she received and refused to give in to the challenge and made a commitment to never give up!

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Hirshberg Training Team, Never Give Up

Event Spotlight – Family Ties

July 16, 2000

Carney Duntsch of Memphis, Tennessee contacted the Hirshberg Foundation a few months ago via email. She energetically wrote us about her father, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May […]

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

LACC Team Spotlight – Team MQ

October 8, 1999

Among the crowd of participants in last October’s FILA City Challenge 5k/10k Run benefiting the Hirshberg Foundation were people, and a pooch, wearing t-shirts with the bold purple logo “Team […]

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

Angela Never Gives Up!

October 8, 1999

In honor of her parents and grandmother, Angela found the motivation to reach her fundraising goal and complete the FILA Challenge 5k/10k. Her letter clearly made an impact on her community because she raised over $3,300 worth of pledges! She successfully met her goals, paid tribute to her family, and put one foot in front of the other to finish the race., demonstrating her commitment to never give up!

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

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