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Home / Never Give Up Stories

Finding a New Perspective on Life

November 3, 2020

Pancreatic Awareness Month means everything to me. I have a different perspective on life. God has given me another chance to care for others as I was doing prior to being diagnosed.

Filed Under: Never Give Up, Patient Spotlight

Finding Your Voice to Inspire, Motivate and Never Give Up

November 3, 2020

My name is James, I live in Los Angeles and my affiliation with the Hirshberg Foundation goes back 10 years now. In 2010, my son Christopher and a few friends participated in our first LA Cancer Challenge 5k Run.

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

A2A Designs Gives Back Throughout November While Helping You Raise Awareness

November 3, 2020

Friends Alli, age 11, and Avery, age 12, started A2A Designs during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to give back to their community. They began creating mask chains for […]

Filed Under: Never Give Up, News, Supporter Spotlight

How to Host a Virtual Fundraising Event

October 29, 2020

Give friends and family a fun night in, alleviate that cooped up feeling and serve a greater purpose – raising awareness for pancreatic cancer. All of these goals can be […]

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

Viola Floral Shares the Beauty of Purple

October 29, 2020

Jelena Trifunovic and her mom Ljubica Stankovic, were introduced to the Hirshberg Foundation through our Patient & Family Support Services. Since we connected with them, Jelena has become a friend […]

Filed Under: Never Give Up, Supporter Spotlight

Your Virtual Fundraising Event Checklist

October 29, 2020

We’ve officially entered the age of the social video call for remote work, social events and family/friend gatherings. This virtual event checklist will help guide you as you dig into […]

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

Fighting the Good Fight for Glenn

October 29, 2020

Dedication stories from families or friends who have been touched by pancreatic cancer show the resilience and courage of the human spirit. Loved ones dedicate their time and effort every […]

Filed Under: LA Cancer Challenge, Never Give Up, Supporter Spotlight

Alicia Honors Her Mother Through All Facets of Her Life and Inspires Us All to Never Give Up

October 28, 2020

Alicia “ACE” Easter is a longtime friend and supporter of the Hirshberg Foundation. A Hirshberg Training Team alumni, an LA Cancer Challenge team captain, a Yoga & Meditation teacher, and a […]

Filed Under: Never Give Up, News, Supporter Spotlight

The 23rd Annual LA Cancer Challenge Honorary Starter is Purmine Oksayan

October 1, 2020

The Hirshberg Foundation is excited to welcome Purmine “Mine” Oksayan as Honorary Starter for the 2020 LA Cancer Challenge Walk/Run ! Mine is an extraordinary woman whose light and smile […]

Filed Under: LA Cancer Challenge, Never Give Up, News

The 2020 LA Cancer Challenge Honorary Medical Chair is Dr. Hines of UCLA

September 4, 2020

While the 23rd Annual LACC Walk/Run will be virtual, supporting our medical and research community is more important than ever. The Hirshberg Foundation is thrilled to announce our 2020 LA […]

Filed Under: LA Cancer Challenge, Never Give Up, News

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