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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gil Bashe
Our health system is hard to navigate — sometimes the sectors seem at odds. But, patients expect that each piece of the medical puzzle – physician, provider, payer, pharma and policy – will focus on their wellbeing. Through my 30+ years in health, I’ve believed that communication with the patient is a crucial part of […]
Austin’s Mitzvah Project
For my mitzvah project, I chose to donate to Let’s Win because my step-grandmother, Anne Glauber, passed away from pancreatic cancer. Let’s Win was founded by Anne after she was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in 2014, shortly after I was born. After learning how difficult it was to find information about treatment options, […]
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. […]
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 […]