Ceremony to be held on World Pancreatic Cancer Day November 17 in Cancer Survivors Park

Memphis, Tenn., November 9, 2022 – In honor of World Pancreatic Cancer Day November 17, the Kosten Foundation is hosting their memorial Tribute at Twilight event in Cancer Survivors Park (701 Perkins Exd.) at 5:00 p.m. The program will recognize pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers, those lost to pancreatic cancer, and anyone affected by the disease. The event is free and open to anyone, all are encouraged to attend.

“With November being Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, it’s extremely important to the Kosten Foundation and our support group members that we celebrate the incredible people that have battled this disease,” said Alan Kosten, Chairman of the Kosten Foundation. “While we have a strong support group and celebrate our survivors every day the reality is we are still losing too many people to pancreatic cancer and our Tribute at Twilight event is a special time that we celebrate those that have battled so hard against this deadly disease.” 

Tribute at Twilight will include Kosten Foundation supporters reading names of those lost to pancreatic cancer, sharing their stories, and lighting candles in a ceremony of remembrance. 2021’s event brought nearly two dozen people together during November’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and in celebration of World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

The Kosten Foundation has donated more than $2.4 million to pancreatic cancer research teams across the country since its founding in 2003. Most recently, it funded pancreatic cancer research programs in Memphis, Dallas, Texas, and McAllen, Texas. 

The Foundation hosts an annual Kick It 5K fundraiser which has included more than 550 participants this year and has raised thousands of dollars for pancreatic cancer research. In addition to its fundraising efforts, the Kosten Foundation hosts the Mid-South’s only pancreatic cancer support group, both in person and virtual. The free, monthly meeting takes place on the second Saturday of every month and is open to anyone who would like to attend. You can find more information on the Kosten Foundation’s website athttps://www.kostenfoundation.com/support-group/. 

If you would like to support the Kosten Foundation’s efforts during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, or would like to learn more about the organization, you can go online at https://www.kostenfoundation.com/.

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About the Kosten Foundation:

The Kosten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research was founded in 2003 by the family of Herb Kosten after his death due to pancreatic cancer. Kosten’s family sought to improve community support, awareness, and funding for pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest known cancers. The organization has donated more than $2.4 million for pancreatic cancer research and hosts a very active, in person or virtual, monthly support group meeting for patients, their families, and anyone interested in learning more about pancreatic cancer. The Kosten Foundation hosts an annual Kick It 5K has grown to include more than 1,500 participants. Money raised from the 5K and other Kosten Foundation events helps fund pancreatic cancer research. For more information about the Kosten Foundation, its programs, and events, visit the website at kostenfoundation.com.