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

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

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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“Pancreatic Cancer Benefit Draws a Crowd” by Scott Muska – Altoona Mirror Article

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

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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