In this special video for the Volunteer Memphis Awards, Alan Kosten reflects on his commitment to advancing pancreatic cancer research. Recognized as the 2025 Healthcare Humanitarian of the Year, he shares how personal experience fuels his drive to create lasting impact in the Mid-South and beyond.
Kosten Foundation Overview
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 raised more than $2,500,000 for pancreatic cancer research.
To establish support and a forum for communication amongst those afflicted with pancreatic cancer via support group meetings and this website.
To assist with the training of future pancreatic surgeons.
To provide funding for a yearly Memphis public lecture on pancreatic cancer delivered by a nationally and/or internationally renowned expert on the disease.
To provide funding for clinical and basic research toward improving outcomes of those afflicted with pancreatic cancer.
Your donation funds our research, support group, symposium series and other valuable projects in our efforts to end pancreatic cancer and to support those touched by the disease.
