New Study to Get More Minorities Involved in Genetic Testing

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Completed Trials
June 22, 2023 • 2 Min

Targeted Therapy for Cancers Carrying the PALB2 Mutation

Researchers are testing a type of targeted therapy called a PARP inhibitor for cancers carrying the PALB2 mutation.

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November 11, 2022 • 2 Min

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. […]

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February 27, 2023 • 1 Min

TCS New York City Marathon

Sunday, November 5th, 2023 We are honored to be an official charity partner of the New York Road Runners Club and are grateful for your support. On November 5th, 2023, Team Let’s Win will take on New York City for our first marathon Meet Our Team Our runners come from all over the country united […]

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November 13, 2024 • 5 Min

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 […]

In the News
November 29, 2023 • 1 Min

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.

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November 7, 2022 • 2 Min

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 […]

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September 28, 2022 • 1 Min

Share Your Story

Thank you for offering to share your treatment experience with us. Your participation reflects the true mission of Let’s Win—patients helping each other learn about treatment options that will hopefully help extend their lives. Our Survivor Stories from patients are intended to provide accessible, actionable information and hope. The form below asks some questions to […]

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September 15, 2022 • 2 Min

Mike Greenstein

Mike Greenstein currently serves as the Chair of Let’s Win and is involved in several other not-for-profits where he leverages his financial services and business experience. For many years, Mike served as leader of PwC’s U.S. & Global Alternative Asset Management practice where he helped establish and significantly grow the industry’s leading practice.  Mike is […]

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January 20, 2025 • 1 Min

Finding a Pancreatic Cancer Specialist

Finding a Pancreatic Cancer Specialist Near You A pancreatic cancer diagnosis can be extremely overwhelming. Finding an experienced doctor is an important first step. Let’s Win has created a guide to help patients find a pancreatic cancer specialist anywhere in the U.S., based on how many patients they treat and their participation in research and clinical […]

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February 21, 2023 • 2 Min

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 […]

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September 15, 2022 • 2 Min

Jane Randel, Chair

Jane Randel is a Social Impact consultant and co-founder of Karp Randel, a consultancy designed to help corporations, foundations and individuals achieve their business and personal goals while making a positive impact on society. She is also a co-founder of NO MORE, a national initiative intended to tackle domestic violence and sexual assault while generating […]

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September 15, 2022 • 1 Min

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 […]

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September 15, 2022 • 1 Min

Juan Pellerano-Rendón

Juan Manuel Pellerano-Rendón IV is a first-generation American of Dominican and Colombian descent. He received his degree in Advertising, Marketing, and Sport Administration from the University of Miami. In his career, Juan has focused on the marketing and tech sectors, having worked at multiple advertising agencies and tech startups. He currently is an account director […]

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September 15, 2022 • 2 Min

Willa Shalit

Willa Shalit—artist, author, social entrepreneur and philanthropist—uses art and media to achieve social change. Willa is Founding Partner in the consulting firm Road to Market where she leads cause-related and corporate marketing and communications projects. She brought women’s economic opportunity into post-conflict zones and communities devastated by natural disasters, working with Palestinian and Israeli women, […]

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September 15, 2022 • 1 Min

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 […]