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Plenty to Live For
Steven was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in 2012. Now a long-term survivor, he asked himself “What do I have to live for?” There was plenty.
Lisa Frame
Any time you read a Facebook post, share a Tweet, or view Instagram from Let’s Win, you are interacting with Lisa Frame. Lisa specializes in digital communications management and strategy. An early adopter of new technology, she was one of the first to use Twitter as a fundraising tool when she served as a colleague […]
Dylan’s Mitzvah Project
I chose this pancreatic cancer foundation for my Bar Mitzvah project because, sadly, my grandma died of it. I think all cancers are bad, but this one is not curable. I chose Let’s Win because my grandma was involved in the organization and spoke highly of it. I think what they are doing is great. […]
Amazing Things—Dr. Allyson Ocean
Dr. Allyson Ocean is known for her warmth, and in a promotional video for NewYork-Presbyterian, former patient Corrine Cole explains why.
Hope For All Stages
The doctors and researchers at the Penn Pancreatic Cancer Research Center examine different aspects of pancreatic cancer to find better treatments.
Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer: Leading the Way Forward for Patients
The Biden Cancer Initiative has launched Pulse on Progress, an online magazine on Medium, and Let’s Win is featured in the first edition. The article focuses on how Let’s Win is changing the narrative around pancreatic cancer.
Cindy Price Gavin
Cindy Price Gavin has more than three decades of professional experience in the nonprofit and financial services fields, with particular expertise in building medical nonprofit start-ups into mature organizations. In her role as the CEO and Co-Founder, Cindy has been instrumental in the growth of Let’s Win and is responsible for program development, fundraising, and […]
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNETs)
Learn the Basics Steve Jobs and Aretha Franklin have more in common than being famous. Both also had the same rare form of pancreatic cancer, called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs). More recently, television host Maria Menounos received treatment for the same condition. To learn more about living with PNETs, read our stories of survivors who […]
Let’s Win in a Spectrum News NY1 Report for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Cindy Gavin and Dr. Allyson Ocean appeared in a Spectrum News NY1 report on a pancreatic cancer patient, for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
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. […]
Danica Kombol
Danica founded Everywhere Agency in 2009, with a sole purpose of helping brands build better stories through social media. With clients such as Macy’s, Cox Communications, and Carter’s, her agency is no stranger to big names and big projects. She later launched the blogger network, Everywhere Society, to power the agency’s many award-winning influencer campaigns. […]
NYCRUNS Falling Leaves Half Marathon & 5K
Saturday, October 19th, 2024 Team Let’s Win runs Brooklyn! Join us on October 19, 2024 for the Falling Leaves Half & 5K. Run Prospect Park’s perimeter and take in the beautiful fall scenery in Brooklyn’s premier jewel while raising funds for Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer. Sign up now by emailing info@letswinpc.org. Half-marathon runners will receive: […]
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Charlotte’s 100-Mile Race
In memory of Jacotte and Dennis On August 26th I am running in the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, a 100-mile race through France, Italy, and Switzerland. This grueling race follows the route of the Tour du Mont Blanc, and has a total elevation gain of around 32,940 feet (10,040 meters). It is widely regarded […]
In Memory of Dean Elliott
Gone too soon, our beloved larger-than-life Dean. Dean Elliott, the founder of the beloved lubricant brand Sliquid, passed away at 59 after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife/partner Cynthia, children Lukas and London, sister Doriane, and nephew Bodhi. Born in New York City, Dean came from an entertainment family—his father was a jazz […]