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June’s Mitzvah Project
In the fall of 2022, my family and I learned that a beloved dad in our community had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The news made me very sad. In addition to being a husband and dad of four kids, Jeff was super involved in my community for as long as I can remember. Among […]
Double Your Impact this Season of Giving
In this season of giving, we hope you will support pancreatic cancer patients with a donation to Let’s Win. When Rich was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, he and his wife Staci immediately turned to Let’s Win for vital information to guide them in the right direction. The resources they found provided them with […]
In Memory of Tim Lewis
Tim Lewis, an adored husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on July 27th from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved wife Alisyn and their loving children Ale, Cessa and Nate. Tim was a true gentleman and scholar. He gave generously to many educational and scholarship funds, so other kids could […]
Support Let’s Win in Honor of Jonathan Levin
As many of you know, my dad Jon fought pancreatic cancer with unmatched bravery for two years. He embodied the spirit of a true warrior, facing each day with unwavering courage and determination. Not only did he confront the challenges of his illness head-on like the champion that he is, but he also displayed […]
Kerri Kaplan
Kerri Kaplan is the President of the Lustgarten Foundation, which is America’s largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research and is relentlessly focused on improving patient outcomes. Kerri oversees all aspects of the Lustgarten Foundation’s operational activities, including major fundraising initiatives, patient outreach, and the Foundation’s in-depth research portfolio. Early in her career at the […]
Allyson J. Ocean, M.D.
Dr. Allyson J. Ocean is Director, Pancreatic Cancer Research Program; Director, Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Program, The Englander Institute of Precision Medicine; Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University; medical oncologist and attending physician in gastrointestinal oncology, Solid Tumor Division, at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She practices medical oncology at […]
A Second Opinion Was a Game Changer
Rob Beeler’s treatment for pancreatic cancer took a turn for the better when he went for a second opinion at a major cancer research center.
Helene Andrews-Polymenis, Ph.D., D.V.M.
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Helene Andrews-Polymenis earned an A.B. in Biology from Brown University (1989), Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/Microbiology from Tufts University (1999), and a D.V.M. from Texas A&M University (TAMU) in 2001. After completing her postdoctoral training, Dr. Andrews-Polymenis joined the faculty in the Department of Microbial and Molecular Pathogenesis at […]
Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer Lead to Marathoning
Rob Stuardi had three bouts of pancreatitis before he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He shares his joy of recovery running marathons to raise money for research.
A New Approach to Immunotherapy for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Will a new type of immunotherapy help prevent tumors from developing resistance to chemotherapy? Research is underway.
Mary Fisher
The world “discovered” Mary Fisher on the evening of August 19, 1992, when she delivered a speech at the 1992 Republican Convention. It is ranked as one of the 100 greatest American speeches in the 20th Century. Since the steaming night in Houston, the world has come to know Mary as a gifted artist, a […]
Amanda Melnick
Amanda Melnick is a seasoned marketing and strategy executive with more than 20 years of experience building trusted brands, scaling digital engagement, and driving measurable growth in healthcare and consumer sectors. As Let’s Win’s Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, Amanda partners with the CEO to shape the organization’s long-term growth strategy, oversee omni-channel marketing, and […]
World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Members Demand Better on World Pancreatic Cancer Day
World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition members come together on World Pancreatic Cancer Day to demand better for patients, treatments, early detection, research.
Barbara J. Kenner, Ph.D.
Barbara Kenner established Kenner Family Research Fund (KFRF) in memory of her husband Peter, who died shortly after he was diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer. The purpose of KFRF is to facilitate the development of an early detection methodology for pancreatic cancer in order to improve survival. Dr. Kenner is a founding partner of Neuropsychological […]
Dean C. Xerras, M.D.
Dr. Dean Xerras is from the greater Boston area and attended Tufts University, where he majored in Spanish. In 1998, he received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and went on to complete his medical residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, where he served as Primary Care Chief Resident. […]