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October 11, 2011

A Message From Cathy Griffith

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Our mission is to one day see a world without pancreatic cancer. And for that matter, to see cancer of all types completely eliminated from our world!

How do we go about doing that? The answer is simple: by giving it to God and asking His Spirit to guide us as instruments to help “FUND a cure!” What makes us unique from other cancer research foundations is that our mission is driven by the Holy Spirit. With God in control, we believe that we will see a cure for pancreatic cancer. CONTINUE READING

October 10, 2011

Greg Griffith – Running and Gunning with the Angels – August 26th, 2011

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As written on page 13 in the Hollidaysburg/Blair County Hometown Magazine October 2011 Edition:

Greg Griffith went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2011.  He had survived 19 months with stage 4 pancreatic and liver cancer.

Greg had a wonderful last month of his life.  Booker Moore, President of L.R. Webber and Associates orchestrated a wonderful Greg Griffith night at the Altoona Curve on August 16th. CONTINUE READING

October 7, 2011

Greg Griffith Remembered

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The full article, Greg Griffith Remembered for Ability to Lead and Connect, can be found at the Altoona Mirror.

By Walt Frank ([email protected]) , The Altoona Mirror

Greg Griffith fought a spirited battle and never let a dreaded disease get him down.

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October 6, 2011

How Technology Is Helping Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

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Courtesy of UPMC, Dr. A. James Moser discusses the benefits of robotic surgery for pancreatic cancer patients. Learn more about the program at the UPMC Pancreatic Cancer Center website.

Check out the article: Innovation at UPMC: New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients.

Also the accompanying video, Robotic Whipple Surgery, and the UPMC’s original video posting is here.

October 1, 2011

“Greg Griffith Remembered for Ability to Lead” by Walt Frank – Altoona Mirror Article

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The following article was published in the Altoona Mirror on August 28, 2011:

“Greg Griffith fought a spirited battle and never let a dreaded disease get him down.
Griffith, 50, of Hollidaysburg died Friday after a 19-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
See obituary on Page A9.
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“Griff’s Run & Gun – A Noble Cause Tourney Tries to Shoot Down Pancreatic Cancer” by Jon Fleck – Altoona Mirror Article

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The following article was published in the Altoona Mirror on July 31, 2011:

HOLLIDAYSBURG Griff’s Run & Gun for a Cure 3-on-3 basketball tournament is about so much more than basketball.
It’s about a community coming together to support one its own and raise money to fight the devastating disease Greg Griffith has been fighting for the past year-and-a-half.
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“Pancreatic Cancer Benefit Draws a Crowd” by Scott Muska – Altoona Mirror Article

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The following article was published in the Altoona Mirror on August 14, 2010:

Greg Griffith said he was trying his best to stay emotionally detached, but that it was impossible not to be overwhelmed when such a huge group of people are supporting you in a difficult time.

“You know, of the 470 people that have come here tonight, I’d consider a really high percentage of them to be close friends,” Griffith said of the larger-than-expected turnout for a benefit fundraiser dinner for pancreatic cancer research, a disease for which he is currently battling and undergoing chemotherapy treatment. CONTINUE READING

“Events to Aid Cancer Patient” – Altoona Mirror Article

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The following article was published in the Altoona Mirror on July 31, 2011:

A benefit dinner and 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held to raise money for the battle against pancreatic cancer in honor of Hollidaysburg’s Greg Griffith. The dinner will be held Aug. 13 at The Casino at Lakemont Park, and the 3-on-3 tournament will take place at 9 a.m. Aug. 14 at the Hollidaysburg Area YMCA. The weekend activities are being called “Griff’s Run & Gun For a Cure.”
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August 30, 2011

2011 “Fund a Cure Night” Photos

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2011 “Fund a Cure to Sideline Pancreatic Cancer” Night at the Altoona Curve

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August 29, 2011

Video from Griff’s 2nd Annual Sideline PC Dinner

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Sideline Pancreatic Cancer Dinner 2011

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