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Kosten Foundation Kick It 5K

Kosten Foundation Kick It 5K

October 29

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  • 1 p.m. Event Starts

  • 1:30 p.m. Memorial and Survivor Ceremony

  • 2 p.m. 5K and 1K Begin

The Kosten Foundation’s Kick It 5K, presented by Baptist Memorial Health Care, is an in-person run or walk with all proceeds going towards funding pancreatic cancer research. The 13th annual race is also welcoming virtual runners so supporters can participate no matter where they are. Over the years, the race has grown to include more than 2,500 participants with last year’s race raising more than $150,000.


In just 19 years, the Kosten Foundation has raised and donated more than $2.4 million to pancreatic cancer research programs. The Foundation hosts a free monthly virtual support group meeting for pancreatic cancer patients, survivors, and anyone else affected by the disease. Those interested in learning more about the Kosten Foundation’s mission, or in sponsoring the Kick It 5K can find more information on their website at kostenfoundation.com.

In Honor Of Kathryn Gilbert Craig

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Kathryn was an integral part of our community and a wonderful resource to pancreatic cancer survivors in our support group. She and her husband Tommy assisted us in so many ways from managing the support group to advising our efforts on our board of directors, to ensuring the Kick-it 5K was always flawless, to fundraising to support pancreatic cancer research, and informing and educating the general public and local media through media appearances and so much more!

Her warm-hearted demeanor, positive spirit, and first-hand pancreatic cancer knowledge and support will be deeply missed.

Presenting Sponsor

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Memorial and Survivor Ceremony Sponsor

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Diamond Sponsors

In Memory of Herb Kosten and Morris Kriger
From: Wendy and Avron Fogelman

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Platinum Sponsors


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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Top donors

No. Name Amount
1 Temple Israel - Memphis $2,130.85
2 Kay and Scott Dawson $1,000.00
3 Teresa Wright $533.35

Top teams

1

Boyer's Warriors

Raised:

$1,995.55

2

Pam and Ernie's Kickstarters

Raised:

$1,764.84

3

Herb’s Heroes

Raised:

$1,399.20

  • Presenting Sponsor:

  • Survivor Ceremony Sponsor

  • Food Sponsor

    • In Memory of Marilyn and Herb Kosten by Julie Kosten, Alex and Carly

  • Finish Line Sponsor

    • In Memory of Kathryn Gilbert Craig by Tommy Craig

  • Cup Sponsor

  • Gold Sponsors

  • Silver Sponsors

    • Samantha and Adam Kriger In Memory of Morris Kriger
    • Robin and Steve Behrman
    • Lucie Brackin
    • Judy Kriger in memory of Morris Kriger
    • Lori Kosten Goldberg
    • Kay and Scott Dawson in Memory of Ned Boyer
    • Hal Fogelman

  • Bronze Sponsors

    • Wright - Risk Consultants
    • Watkins Uiberall, PLLC
    • Iris and Ronald Harkavy

  • Friends

    • First Horizon Bank
    • Melissa Jones
    • Barbara and Leonard Richman
    • Pat and Terry Geshke
    • Patti and William Weiss
    • Rose and David Ross
    • Marilyn and Harvey Cook
    • Penny and Pat Patterson
    • Liz and Rouben Simonian
    • Teresa Wright