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Herb Kosten Foundation

Herb Kosten Foundation

Raised: $40,372.86
Goal: $50,000.00
81.00% raised
81%
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Alan Kosten
Email
hubieloversue@aol.com

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Who We Are

The Kosten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research was founded in 2003 by the family of Herb Kosten after his death due to pancreatic cancer. Kosten’s family sought to improve community support, awareness, and funding for pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest known cancers. The organization has raised close to $2,000,000 for pancreatic cancer research and hosts a very active monthly support group meeting for patients, their families, and anyone interested in learning more about pancreatic cancer.

Our Programs

In 2004, in honor of Herb’s love of tennis, the Memphis-based organization began hosting annual tennis tournaments to raise money to fight pancreatic cancer and in 2011 the group held its first Kick It 5K run/walk. The annual signature event has grown to include more than 2,000 participants.

Money raised from the Kick It 5K and other Kosten Foundation events helps fund pancreatic cancer research and support fellowship training for future pancreatic cancer surgeons at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In addition, the Foundation presents a yearly symposium headlined by nationally recognized leaders in the field of pancreatic cancer.

The mission of Kosten foundation is four-fold:

  • To establish support and a forum for communication amongst those afflicted with pancreatic cancer via support group meetings and this website.
  • To assist with the training of future pancreatic surgeons.
  • To provide funding for a yearly Memphis public lecture on pancreatic cancer delivered by a nationally and/or internationally renowned expert on the disease.
  • To provide funding for clinical and basic research toward improving outcomes of those afflicted with pancreatic cancer.

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Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Oct 22 edward brucker $533.35
Oct 22 Libby Swearingen Undisclosed amount
Oct 22 Leslie, Virg, MC, Jess, Caki, Riley Bridge and the whole Boyer family, We love y’all so much. We are so thankful for y’all and the legacy Mr. Ned has created. Undisclosed amount
Oct 22 Scott + Ivey Tatay $107.35
Oct 22 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Oct 22 Bridget Crenshaw Undisclosed amount
Oct 22 Kelli deWitt I love and miss my brave brother, Tommy Pacello! Undisclosed amount
Oct 22 Amy Robertson $54.10
Oct 22 Debbi Freeburg Undisclosed amount
Oct 22 Andy McClung $27.48