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Home / Never Give Up Stories

Honoring a Beloved Husband, Veteran and Community Leader

December 16, 2020

My beloved husband Allen was a Tallahassee High School football star, Retired Army Paratrooper, Ranger, Veteran and community volunteer.

Filed Under: Never Give Up, Supporter Spotlight

A Second Chance at Life after a Whipple

December 3, 2020

Pancreatic cancer survivor of nearly 4 years, Jennifer Keller, shares her journey of an unimaginable new reality and how she’s found happiness and gratitude in living a longer life post-Whipple.

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

21-Year Survivor Marisa Shares Wisdom by Coaching Others

November 9, 2020

Marisa is a 21-year stage 4 pancreatic cancer survivor who was told she had just months to live. She decided to transform her life, and now, as a Master Integrative […]

Filed Under: Never Give Up, Patient Spotlight

A Mom with a Heart of Gold

November 6, 2020

My mother, Marcia Phillips, had a heart of gold. She loved her kids and grandchildren more than anything on this earth.

Filed Under: Never Give Up, Supporter Spotlight

An Artist, a Hero and My Father

November 6, 2020

My father was an artist that had natural born talent, he continues to be an idol to me. No matter how much time he had, he never lost sight of his family and his love for us.

Filed Under: Never Give Up, Supporter Spotlight

A Never Give Up Attitude on Life

November 6, 2020

A 15-year survivor, Robert is a warrior and survivor who remains very determined and never quits! He is a family man who tries to be the best, husband, father, and pop-pop to his grandkids.

Filed Under: Never Give Up, Patient Spotlight

I Hope I’m Just Like Her

November 6, 2020

My mother, Anna Ricci, was a giver. She truly loved God, her family and her friends. She had a great sense of humor and could laugh at herself and make others laugh. She always knew how to make people feel special and cared for.

Filed Under: Never Give Up, Supporter Spotlight

A Humble 11-Year Journey Beyond Pancreatic Cancer

November 6, 2020

I am very humbled as an 11-year pancreatic cancer survivor. I am not the one who deserves this honor. It is all those who cared and supported me throughout my journey (and continue to do so), who are the heroes. I do not say that lightly.

Filed Under: Never Give Up, Patient Spotlight

My Son’s Persistence Encouraged Me to Never Give Up

November 6, 2020

I was diagnosed March, 2017 with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. My son’s perseverance and insistence is why I am here today. I am also alive to say to others, never, never ignore your symptoms, press the doctors for tests and exams, have your tumor biopsied so they know what kind of cancer you have, as not every PC is the same and the treatments are different.

Filed Under: Never Give Up, Patient Spotlight

A Life of Love, Joy and Adventure

November 6, 2020

My long-time friend Dan Czarnecki was a kindhearted man with a big smile. He was always quick to laugh and was such a pleasure to be around.

Filed Under: Supporter Spotlight

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