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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Ricky’s Raiders
Raised: $267.10
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Steak's Sprinters
Raised: $267.10
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Davene's Cancer Crushing Crew
Raised: $160.68
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Pam and Ernie's Kickstarters
Raised: $107.35
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Bob’s Brigade
Raised: $107.35
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Showing up for Sherry
Raised: $27.48
Individuals
Click on an individual below to make a donation.
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Ricky Maestri
Raised: $267.10
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David Salisbury
Raised: $267.10
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Pamela Moss
Raised: $107.35
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Jerry Woodward
Raised: $107.35
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Davene Wells
Raised: $54.10
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Kenji Wells
Raised: $54.10
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Courtney Shove
Raised: $27.48
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Rosie Davis
Raised: $27.48
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April Jackson
Raised: $25.00
Recent donors
Date | Name | Amount |
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Sep 02 | Linda Salisbury | $107.35 |
Sep 02 | Jerry Woodward | $107.35 |
Sep 01 | Jonathan Hawkins | $54.10 |
Aug 31 | Mikhaela' Williams | $27.48 |
Aug 29 | David Salisbury | $267.10 |
Aug 28 | Joel Eissenberg | $107.35 |
Aug 27 | Anonymous | $107.35 |
Aug 26 | Temple Israel - Memphis | $1,065.85 |
Aug 23 | Ricky Maestri | $267.10 |
Aug 15 | Larry Kosten | $54.10 |