New Book That Will Benefit the Foundation

Does Heaven Have A Post Office? Letters To My Dearly Departed Mother was released today, and $1 from each copy sold will go to the foundation to help us FUND a cure. We’re very grateful to author Deneene Collins for her generosity!

The book also contains the article “Godwinks: A Story of Faith, Family, Community and Love” by Jen LoConte, which tells Greg Griffith’s story.

The book is described below:

“Does Heaven Have A Post Office? Letters To My Dearly Departed Mother is a book that has been scripted to help people deal with the loss of a loved one. CONTINUE READING

Hollidaysburg Area High School “Biggest Loser” Winners Donate to the Foundation

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!

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“Godwinks” Story Featured on MensHealth.com

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:

Taking Up The Banner Against Cancer: Fun runs, charity rides, and other events celebrate lives—and raise money to fight a dreaded disease

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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