The Pursuit of Wellness
About Our Beneficiary
"Founded in 1997, the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing pancreatic cancer research, and providing information, resources, and support to pancreatic cancer patients and their families.
Established by Agi Hirshberg, whose husband Ronald died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 54, the Foundation began by funding two projects at the University of California, Los Angeles. The Ronald S. Hirshberg Translational Pancreatic Cancer Research Laboratory and the Ronald S. Hirshberg Chair in Translational Pancreatic Cancer Research were funded with a commitment to support the research programs until the National Institute of Health grant recognition became available.
Foundation Commitments:
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Fund medical Symposiums for pancreatic cancer research
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Fund seed grants for new research projects of merit for pancreatic cancer
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Consistently update the pancreatic.org site with the latest news and information
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Host fundraising events to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer
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Provide financial assistance for patients
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The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a California charitable non-profit, corporation. It is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The federal tax ID number for the foundation (EIN) is 95- 4640311. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law."~ WWW.Pancreatic.Org
SUPPORT THE CAUSE
​How to help
You can help support the cause by becoming active in your local community! Help us today to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer and save those lives that need not be lost. All proceeds go to benefit the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research in Los Angeles, CA. To participate in our 5K walk/run, or volunteer with the annual fundraiser, please see our contact information below!

History
The Pursuit of Wellness is in its third year of operation. We have been dedicated to supporting the cause of Pancreatic Cancer since the start. Help us continue to support this worthy cause, and become involved today.
UPDATES
2013 5K Walk/Run registration form is now available!
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2013 5K Walk/Run~ October 19th
NEW! Children of all ages-Participate in the Pumpkin Fun Run-A Halloween fun filled 1 Mile run! $10 per child. Children and adults of all ages are encouraged to race in their Halloween Costumes!