With over 2,000 people the Kick It 5K Reports Great Success and Announces Next Year’s Date 

Memphis, Tenn., April 13, 2016 – Over 2,000 runners, walkers, volunteers, pancreatic cancer survivors, and supporters enjoyed wonderful weather and raised $125,000 at the Kosten Foundation’s Kick It 5K at Shelby Farms Park Conservancy on April 3, 2016. The 2017 Kick It 5K will be held on April 2, 2017 at Shelby Farms Park Conservancy. 

“We are excited to announce that we exceeded our 2016 fundraising goals. We are so thankful for everyone that came out to run, walk, volunteer, and support our fight against pancreatic cancer,” said Alan Kosten, Chairman of the Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund.

Money raised from the Kick It 5K and other Kosten Foundation events helps fund pancreatic cancer research at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and assists with programs such as the Kosten Foundation’s Pancreatic Cancer Support Group which meets the second Saturday of every month at the Cordova Public Library.

The Kick It 5K began with a survivor ceremony officiated by Rabbi Micah Greenstein to honor the survivors of pancreatic cancer. Over 1,400 5K runners and one-mile walkers enjoyed beautiful weather as they trekked through scenic Shelby Farms Park Conservancy. At the finish line, guests were greeted with Corky’s BBQ, live entertainment, a silent auction, and an awards ceremony for the top placing runners.

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The Kosten Foundation can be found online at:

http://www.kostenfoundation.com

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About the Kosten Foundation:

The Kosten Foundation is a collaborative effort between the Herb Kosten Family and the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Inspired by the death of Mr. Kosten due to pancreatic disease and the lack of community support and research progress toward this disease, his family initiated a grass-roots fundraising effort in the Memphis community. Yearly tennis tournaments (a favorite sport of Mr. Kosten) have yielded generous funding toward the fight against pancreatic cancer in the mid-south community. Founded in 2003, shortly after Herb’s death, the Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund was established by his family in order to pay tribute to a man who battled cancer with dignity and courage. Their programs include a yearly symposium headlined by nationally recognized leaders in the field of pancreatic cancer, as well as fellowship training for future pancreatic cancer surgeons. They also host a monthly support group meeting, providing hope and help for patients and their families. Additionally, they have an annual walk/run called the “Kick It 5k” that raises money as well as spreading awareness.