Each year the staff of Hollidaysburg Area High School holds a “Biggest Loser” competition, and the winners typically donate their winnings to a charity of their choice. We’re extremely grateful that his year’s winners chose The Greg and Cathy Griffith Family Foundation!
A story based on “Godwinks: A Story of Faith, Family, Community and Love” by Jen LaConte appeared on the website of widely distributed Men’s Health magazine. It’s exciting to think about more people getting to hear about Greg’s inspiring story! Check out the link here:
Greg was featured in this episode of Healthcast on WTAJ on August 11, 2010:
Local Man Inspires with Fight Against Cancer
Greg was featured in a story about “acutonics” and how they can be part of the greater healing process on WTAJ on March 3, 2011:
Acutonics–Tuning Forks that Heal
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
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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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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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
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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