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Fight Pancreatic Cancer at the 12th Annual Kick It 5K Benefiting the Kosten Foundation at Shelby Farms Park on October 30, 2022

Written by Kosten Foundation on October 6, 2022. Posted in Blog, News.

Participants can register to join in person or virtually to help in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

Memphis, Tenn., Oct 6, 2022 – The 12^th Annual Kick It 5K will take place Sunday, October 30 at Shelby Farms Park at 1 p.m. The all-ages event includes a 5K run/walk, 1-mile fun walk, opportunities for spirit/virtual runners, an inspirational memorial and survivor ceremony, entertainment, and vendors. Proceeds from the event are used to fund pancreatic cancer research and pancreatic cancer support group operations in Memphis. Participants may register online at https://kickit5k.racesonline.com/.

Old School Gospel Concert Fundraiser Benefitting the Kosten Foundation and Pancreatic Cancer Research

Written by Kosten Foundation on August 23, 2022. Posted in Blog, News.

Memphis, Tenn., August 23, 2022– The Each One Teach One Gospel Concert will include live music by the Gospel Dream Team and will take place at Brown Baptist Church, 980 Stateline Rd. E., Southaven, MS 38671, on Sunday, September 11 at 3 p.m. The Concert is free, but donations are encouraged as all proceeds will be donated to the Kosten Foundation in support of pancreatic cancer research and awareness. Lead vocalists include cancer survivors, Annette Wiggins, Rhonda Threatt, Essie Street, and Sheryl Norfleet.

$200 Cash Giveaway for Kosten Foundation’s Kick It 5K Early Bird Registration

Written by Kosten Foundation on July 28, 2022. Posted in Blog.

Memphis, Tenn., June 28, 2022 – The Kosten Foundation announced participants that register for their 12 annual Kick It 5K race before August 31 will be eligible to win a $200 cash prize. Runners, walkers, and supporters can register for $30, and spirit & virtual runners can register for $25 on the Kick It 5K website at https://kickit5k.raceroster.com. All proceeds go towards funding pancreatic cancer research, improving community support, and raising awareness about the disease.

Fight Pancreatic Cancer at the 8th Annual Kick It 5K

Written by Kosten Foundation on February 28, 2018. Posted in Blog.

Fight Pancreatic Cancer at the 8^th Annual Kick It 5K Benefiting the Kosten Foundation at Shelby Farms Park on April 8, 2018

Register for the Kick It 5K Before March 13 to be Entered into a Drawing to Win a Fitbit

Memphis, Tenn., February 5, 2018 – The 8^th Annual Kick It 5K will take place Sunday, April 8 at Shelby Farms Park at 1 p.m. The all-ages event includes a 5K run, 1-mile fun walk, opportunities for spirit runners, an inspirational survivor ceremony, entertainment, and food vendors. Registration is open at https://kickit5k.racesonline.com/. Individuals who register on or before March 13 will be entered into a drawing to win a Fitbit!

Kosten Foundation Announces Local Efforts for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Written by Kosten Foundation on November 21, 2017. Posted in Blog.

Organizations and Individuals throughout the Mid-South Join together to Raise Awareness of Pancreatic Cancer in November

Memphis, Tenn., November 1, 2017 – The Kosten Foundation is bringing awareness to one of the most deadly forms of cancer during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month this November with various initiatives and events, including their annual symposium lecture, City and County Mayoral Proclamations, purple lighting of public and private structures, a Tribute at Twilight event, and Kosten Foundation Purple Day for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness. All donations to the Kosten Foundation in November will also be matched by Susan and Alan Kosten. Donations can be made online at www.kostenfoundation.com.

Kosten Foundation Purple Day for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

Written by Kosten Foundation on November 10, 2017. Posted in Blog.

Thursday, November 16 to be Proclaimed “Kosten Foundation Purple Day for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness” by City and County Officials

Big River Crossing and Levitt Shell to Glow Purple in Support

WHAT:

The public is invited to witness City of Memphis and Shelby County Officials present and proclaim November 16 as “Kosten Foundation Purple Day for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness,” followed by the lighting of the Big River Crossing bridge. The Big River Crossing Bridge turns purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day, starting at sundown. The Levitt Shell will also glow purple in support of Kosten Foundation Purple Day for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

Odyssey with Pancreatic Fistula

Written by Kosten Foundation on October 27, 2017. Posted in Blog.

Dr. Charles Vollmer to Discuss an Odyssey with Pancreatic Fistula at the Kosten Foundation Annual Symposium Wednesday, November 15

The annual symposium, sponsored by the Kosten Foundation, will cover latest advances in research related to Pancreatic Cancer

Memphis, Tenn., October 27, 2017 – Dr. Charles Vollmer, Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, will present “An Odyssey with Pancreatic Fistula” to the Department of Surgery at the Kosten Foundation annual symposium at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center on November 15, 2017, at 9 a.m. at 956 Court Avenue, Memphis, TN. The annual symposium is free and open to the public.

Pancreatic Cancer Patients Meet Pancreatic Cancer Researchers

Written by Kosten Foundation on October 18, 2017. Posted in Blog.

Pancreatic Cancer Patients Meet Pancreatic Cancer Researchers at Kosten Foundation and UTHSC Purple Night

Over 100 attendees learned firsthand about the work the Pancreatic Cancer Research Team is performing to try to cure the deadly disease.

Memphis, Tenn., October 18, 2017 – More than 100 people turned out to learn about pancreatic cancer at The Kosten Foundation’s Fourth Annual Purple Night, held October 7, 2017, at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC.) Designed to bring together researchers, physicians, patients, and their families, the event is open to the public and showcases work underway at UTHSC to find biomarkers for the disease, establish new treatments, and train the next generation of researchers who will unlock its secrets. The evening also includes a meal of Indian food prepared and served by the research team, making it a celebration of life.

2nd Annual Will James Extravaganza Hosted By All About Bikes

Written by Kosten Foundation on September 19, 2017. Posted in Blog.

2nd Annual Will James Extravaganza Hosted By All About Bikes to Benefit Kosten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Support

Son’s Fundraiser Following Father’s Death to Pancreatic Cancer to Fund Area Nonprofit

Kosten Foundation Monthly Group Meeting

Written by Kosten Foundation on August 30, 2017. Posted in Blog.

Kosten Foundation Monthly Group Meeting Offers Support and Information to Pancreatic Cancer Patients and Caregivers

Memphis, Tenn., August 30, 2017 – The Memphis-based Kosten Foundation offers a monthly group meeting that is open to pancreatic cancer patients, families, caregivers, friends and anyone interested in learning about pancreatic cancer. The group meets the second Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cordova Public Library, 8457 Trinity Road, Cordova, TN. The meeting is free and open to all.

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