Raise money for Herb Kosten Foundation
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.
Teams
Click on a team below to make a donation.
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Boyer's Warriors
Raised: $1,995.55
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Pam and Ernie's Kickstarters
Raised: $1,764.84
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Herb’s Heroes
Raised: $1,399.20
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Kathryn's Kickers
Raised: $833.04
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Jessica’s Joy
Raised: $544.63
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Dave's Darters
Raised: $529.40
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Team Tom
Raised: $485.21
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Ricky’s Raiders
Raised: $482.65
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Funner Runners
Raised: $431.97
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Showing Up for Sherry
Raised: $428.31
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Bob’s Brigade
Raised: $373.60
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Jean's Quest
Raised: $120.00
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Davis-Crawley Family
Raised: $109.92
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Darryl’s Dragons plus David
Raised: $107.35
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UT Surgery
Raised: $107.35
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Mark, Carl, and Philip
Raised: $86.90
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Baptist Cancer Center
Raised: $81.58
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We love Suzie
Raised: $54.10
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Daisies For Life
Raised: $27.48
Individuals
Click on an individual below to make a donation.
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Pamela Moss
Raised: $906.88
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Judy Teal
Raised: $566.15
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Melissa Jones
Raised: $533.35
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Julie Kosten
Raised: $482.65
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Alan Kosten
Raised: $275.00
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David Salisbury
Raised: $262.30
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Jennifer Williams
Raised: $172.95
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Sandra Miller
Raised: $135.68
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Jean Sparks
Raised: $120.00
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Courtney Marsh
Raised: $108.20
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Diann White
Raised: $107.35
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Moxie Tingley
Raised: $107.35
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Melissa Powers
Raised: $27.48
Recent donors
Date | Name | Amount |
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Oct 01 | Samantha Morris | $100.00 |
Oct 01 | Caroline Sartin | $20.00 |
Sep 30 | Charles Norwood | $27.48 |
Sep 30 | Cynthia Allen | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 30 | Robert Heflin | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 29 | Darwin Lesh | $107.35 |
Sep 29 | Sandra Pulliam | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 29 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 29 | Rosalind Harper | $54.10 |
Sep 28 | Joan Horsfall | $22.15 |