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August 8, 2012

The Griffith Family Foundation Show – Episode 3

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In this month’s show Cathy first talks with 11-year-old Kiera Chirdon, who has a rare form of cancer. In the second segment, she hosts Jack Collins, CEO of Link Computer Corporation and Tom Kopriva, Executive Director of the Hollidaysburg Area YMCA. And finally she speaks with Cindy Kanski, Bethany Kanski and Amanda Ottoway, all of whom knew Greg Griffith well and are also involved in the yearly planning of Griff’s Run and Gun for a Cure. CONTINUE READING

July 5, 2012

Second Episode of the Griffith Family Foundation Show

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In the show’s first segment, Cathy talks with David D. Cadle Jr. and Wendy Belinda of Through Inc. about their organization. And in the second segment she talks with Brent Ottoway and Lisa Georgiana of St. Francis University and Chris Kanski of JMG Systems about social media and how it can connect people and help non-profits.

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June 22, 2012

Jack Andraka in the News

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Last night World News with Diane Sawyer ran a segment on Jack Andraka, the 15-year-old whose work with cancer early-detection is likely to revolutionize testing for pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancers. CONTINUE READING

May 31, 2012

The Foundation Represented on the Hollidaysburg Area YMCA’s “One by One”

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Cathy Griffith and Booker Moore recently appeared, along with Dennis Zink, on the Hollidaysburg Area YMCA’s “One By One” show on public access. They discussed, among other things, Greg Griffith, pancreatic cancer, the foundation’s mission, and how to have an impact on the community.

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May 30, 2012

15-Year-Old Who Invented Pancreatic Cancer Test Attending 3rd Annual Run and Gun

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Jack Andraka recently won $75,000 for the first place prize in this years Intel Science Competition (which he plans to put toward college). His entry was even more impressive than this might suggest, however, and is something that researchers and pharmaceutical companies have been working toward developing for years.

Jack, at only 15, has invented an early-detection test for pancreatic cancer that is 90% accurate. It’s also 168 times faster, 400 times more sensitive, and 26000 times less expensive than current tests.
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May 22, 2012

11-year-old Kiera Chirdon Recieves Award on Behalf of Greg Griffith

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The Altoona Area Christian Coalition presented an award to Greg Griffith, and it was received by his wife Cathy as well as 11-year old Kiera Chridon. CONTINUE READING

May 11, 2012

Premier Episode of the The Griffith Family Foundation Show!

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The first ever episode of this monthly show, where we will discuss cancer related issues and also issues related to all people in crisis. The show will give advice on how to deal with crisis psychologically, hollistically, spiritually, and medically, as well as how the public can make a difference by working together, spreading the message, and raising funds.

In this episode Cathy Griffith, foundation president Booker Moore, and leading pancreatic specialist Dr. A James Moser discuss pancreatic cancer and the formation of the Alliance of Families Fighting Pancreatic Cancer (AFFPC). CONTINUE READING

May 6, 2012

BIG NEWS: Formation of the Alliance of Families Fighting Pancreatic Cancer (AFFPC)

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The Greg and Cathy Griffith Family Foundation and Dr. A. James Moser are pleased to announce the formation of the Alliance of Families Fighting Pancreatic Cancer( AFFPC), a grass-roots organization of foundations and families across the country that will unify to make strides toward beating pancreatic cancer. All organizations in the alliance maintain their autonomy, while sharing resources and ideas with the larger group. All those that have been affected by pancreatic cancer and want to fight to see a cure, whether official organizations or families, are welcome to join us in our fight. CONTINUE READING

3rd Annual Griff’s Run and Gun is on the Horizon

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This year’s Run and Gun weekend begins Friday, July 27th with the dinner and silent auction. The keynote speaker is Jeff Bower, 1979 graduate of HAHS and the former NBA General Manager and Coach of the New Orleans Hornets. The 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held on Saturday at the Hollidaysburg Area YMCA, and Sunday is the first ever Greg Griffith Memorial Golf outing at Sinking Valley. More detailed info on the weekend will follow. CONTINUE READING

April 25, 2012

Video from Griff’s 3rd Annual Sideline PC Dinner

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Sideline Pancreatic Cancer Dinner 2012

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