Support Group Meeting Update: Zoom Only on Saturday, July 11

Please note that this Saturday’s support group meeting on July 11 will be held via Zoom only. From 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be no in-person meeting. We look forward to seeing you online. Thank you for your understanding.

Zoom Link:https://bit.ly/3q2Nss9

Kosten Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Survivors 2023

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Meets in person and virtually the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Alan Kosten | Volunteer Memphis Awards

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.

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The mission of Kosten foundation is four-fold:

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.

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