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.

Memphis, Tenn., June 9, 2022 – The Kosten Foundation announced that registration for their 12^th annual Kick It 5K benefitting pancreatic cancer research and support is now open. The October 30^th event is presented by Baptist Memorial Health Care and will be held at Shelby Farms Park beginning at 1 p.m. Runners, walkers, or anyone that would like to support the race can register on the event’s website at https://kickit5k.raceroster.com/.

Memphis, Tenn., February 16, 2022 – The Kosten Foundation announced today it will fund $180,000 in grants in 2022 for research teams focused on pancreatic cancer. The Memphis-based pancreatic cancer nonprofit is partnering with Baptist Clinical Research Institute in Memphis, University of Texas Southwestern’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center in Dallas, Texas, and University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine in Edinburg, Texas.

Memphis, Tenn., November 18, 2021 – Nearly two dozen cancer survivors, caregivers, family members, and supporters celebrated the lives of those lost to pancreatic cancer in honor of today’s World Pancreatic Cancer Day. The Kosten Foundation hosted the Tribute at Twilight event in Cancer Survivors Park as a memorial celebration for anyone affected by the disease.

Memphis, Tenn., November 18, 2021 – Five Mid-South mayors have joined the fight against pancreatic cancer by proclaiming November 18, Kosten Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day. In honor of November’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, Germantown Mayor Mike Palozzolo, Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams, and Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite are helping raise awareness for the cause and recognizing the Kosten Foundation’s efforts. Anyone interested in learning more about pancreatic cancer, or donating to research efforts, can go to the Kosten Foundation’s website at www.kostenfoundation.com.

Memphis, Tenn., November 15, 2021 – In honor of World Pancreatic Cancer Day November 18, the Kosten Foundation is hosting their memorial Tribute at Twilight event in Cancer Survivors Park (701 Perkins Exd.) at 4:30 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.

Memphis, Tenn., Oct 28, 2021 – The Kosten Foundation for pancreatic cancer research and support announced its kick-off weekend events for November’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. The Kosten Foundation is being honored at the Each One Teach One Pancreatic Cancer Gala on Saturday, November 6 before hosting its 11^th annual Kick It 5K on Sunday, November 7. Anyone interested in supporting pancreatic cancer research or participating in the 5K can learn more on the Kosten Foundation’s website at https://www.kostenfoundation.com/.

Memphis, Tenn., Oct 7, 2021 – Today is the final day runners, walkers, or supporters can enjoy the early bird registration bonuses for the Kosten Foundation’s 11^th annual Kick It 5K benefitting pancreatic cancer research. Participants who sign up before October 8 will pay a $30 entry fee and be entered to win a free pair of Jaybird Vista wireless earbuds. After the deadline, registration will increase by $5 so anyone interested in signing up for the race, or supporting pancreatic cancer research, should go to the 5K’s website at https://kickit5k.raceroster.com/ to learn more.