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Pancreatic cancer is the most lethal cancer there is.
100% of every donation will go to finding a cure.
Only through research will we find a cure.
curePC is the public awareness campaign in support of The Lustgarten Foundation, the nation's leading private source of funding for pancreatic cancer research, and is made possible by Cablevision Systems Corporation. Since 1998, The Lustgarten Foundation has been funding research to cure this lethal disease. Now, with Cablevision's support, 100% of your donation to the Foundation will go directly to research.
Research is hope. And hope never quits.
My mother and I were best friends.
She was selfless, elegant and compassionate. Always putting those around her first, she instilled strong family values and integrity. Even as a young girl I knew I wanted to be just like her. I am forever committed to the fight, not just in my mother's memory, but for all other families affected
by this disease.
Passed away in 1999,
after a 14-month battle.
Mary was truly beautiful inside and out. She was so young and energetic, and a fantastic and inspiring mother, wife, daughter, sister, personal trainer and friend. We are forever going to live our lives in her amazing honor and try our hardest to make her proud.
Passed away June 2011,
after a six-year battle.
He was a wonderful man, so joyful and full of life. He would help anybody at any time, and was such a great person. He touched so many lives and was loved by so many. We cannot believe how much we miss him.
Passed away August 2011,
after an 11-week battle.
My aunt was an awesome nurse who was loved by her patients as well as her family. She was the "cool" aunt who had a love of music and could dance circles around almost anyone. The twinkle in her eye let you know she was up to something; she loved to laugh and play pranks.
Passed away July 2011,
after a year-long battle.
My mother loved fiercely. All she wanted in her life was for her family to be happy. She had deep unconditional love for us, our husbands, wives, and her beloved grandchildren. She was a very proud woman, who demonstrated such grace and acceptance
during her fight.
Passed away in 2008,
after an 18-month battle.
My mother was so much fun and everyone loved her. She was a wonderful wife, a terrific mom, a loving grandma, and one of the best friends you could ever have. Throughout her illness, she was always positive, upbeat and very brave. Those are qualities that she demonstrated
all her life.
Passed away in 2010,
after a 10-month battle.
My father never lost his determination the entire time. He was a very caring and strong man, a Vietnam veteran. He taught us the true meaning of never giving up. He was everything to us, a wonderful father, husband,
brother and son.
Passed away in 2006,
after a 20-month battle.
My mother passed away at only 36 years old, when I was just seven. She was an incredible mother, wife, daughter and friend. I cherish the memories of her and only wish she could have seen her children grow.
Passed away in 1979,
after a 14-month battle.
My mother was loved by everyone who met her and her laugh was as contagious as her smile. She would give you the shirt off her back and the last dime in her pocket. She ran a popular restaurant and everyone would say, "I don't know how your mom does everything." She was amazing.
Passed away January 2010,
after a two-month battle.
My husband was a very kind, fun-loving man. He loved cooking, deep-sea fishing, sports and traveling. Until being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he had never missed a day of work.
Passed away February 2007,
after a two-month battle.
What I remember most about my mother is her zest for life, her love of family and friends, and her sense of humor. She had so much to look forward to, like planning weddings and grandchildren, but the disease took her away from us too soon. Growing up, she was involved with charity work and instilled those values in us. She would be proud to know we have gotten involved and are helping to fight
in her honor.
Passed away in 2003,
after an 18-month battle.
All my life, I was known as Tucho's sister, and to me this was the biggest compliment. He had a great sense of humor and was larger than life. He would light up a room and just take over with his stories and personality. All these years later, I am still processing just how quickly he was gone.
Passed away in 2006,
after a 10-month battle.
My husband was a kind, intelligent and compassionate man. He enjoyed his life until the day he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I have made a commitment to honor his memory by continuing his fight against this relentless disease.
Passed away in 2007,
after a two-year battle.
My mother was a very caring person. She always gave and asked for nothing in return. People in our town and where we grew up talk about her to this day. She left such a lasting memory with everyone she came into contact with.
Passed away October 2000,
after a two-year battle.
My dad was a great guy. He was funny, kind, a fantastic chef, and a beloved restaurant owner. He was the rock of my family and gone too soon. We miss him every day.
Passed away in 2003,
after a three-month battle.
This picture was taken on my first Father's Day as a new dad. It was the only one I was able to share with my mother, who is holding my daughter Lauren. It was a day of great joy, yet great concern, since she was ill but yet to be diagnosed. We would never have anticipated we were about to lose her, the person who taught us the importance of family, food,
music and laughter.
Passed away from the disease
21 years ago.
She was the center of our family. She always made birthdays and holidays extra special. She never had a bad word to say about anyone and was so easy to talk to. The truth is she spoiled us. We were blessed with her strength and spirit.
Passed away in 2009,
after a nearly two-and-a-half-year battle.
Our family is very close, and my father was the person his eight children all looked up to for guidance and support. After the shock of the diagnosis, my dad said I am just going to live my life, and he did, using family milestones as his inspiration. He was the rock of our family and everyone loved him.
Passed away December 2009,
after a 20-month battle.
My mother was a loving, supportive, courageous and popular woman. She had a gift for making others feel special. Every day some little thing triggers a memory that usually makes me smile.
Passed away December 2006,
after a three-year battle.
My wife Karen was a very loving, strong, fit and determined person, and to her, life was precious. She lived for her family, our children and grandchildren.
Passed away December 2000,
after a 10-month battle.
My mother was my biggest cheerleader and an amazing woman. She was old fashioned, unbelievably strong in all that she did, and never complained. We thought she was going to beat this demon disease, just like she beat everything else.
Passed away July 2007,
after a three-month battle.
Against the odds, she battled this disease with an emotional and physical strength. She even drove herself back and forth from treatments and would try to shield me in every way possible. My mother appreciated everything life had to offer. She loved her work, her family, my father and me.
Passed away in 2004,
after a four-year battle with the disease.
I was only 12 years old when my uncle was diagnosed and it changed me. I felt I had to grow up a lot faster. Uncle Gary introduced me to a life-long love of music. The toughest part of losing him was that he was one of
my biggest fans.
Passed away in 2001,
after a four-year battle.
My father was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the Vietnam War. He was an avid fisherman, well known on the north shore of
Long Island.
Passed away in 2000,
after a seven-week battle.
Walter was a great father, a great husband and had a great sense of humor. He was well liked. To this day people who I don't even know tell me how they knew him and share a wonderful memory or moment. It is an ongoing gift.
Passed away in 2008,
after a three-month battle.
My father was a force of nature. He had incredible physical, mental and emotional strength. He came from absolutely nothing and created a life for our family that motivates us to this day. My sons were very close to him. They're adults now and they still miss him, as we all do. We carry on his legacy as a family that never gives up, no matter what the odds. It is our turn now, to carry on the fight.
Passed away August 1987,
after a four-week battle.
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