We are deeply grateful for the fundraisers that have benefited Pancreas Cancer Research at Johns Hopkins. These fundraisers have had real impact.
Grass Roots Fundraising
Several initiatives have been started by grateful patients and others to raise money for pancreas cancer research at Johns Hopkins. Foundations are listed below along with their most recent fundraising events.
If you would like to hold a fundraising event to benefit pancreatic cancer research at Johns Hopkins, please contact [email protected].
Remembering John Wetherell
Jan 2026
Each August, a group of John Wetherell’s friends gather together for the Annual REMEMBERING JOHN (W) Bike Ride, cycling more than 20 miles along the York Heritage Rail Trail to remember John and ra... Keep Reading >>
Kenzie's PC Awareness Walk
Apr 2022
High School Senior Kenzie Flynn organized and hosted a Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Walk for her senior project this past month, April 9th 2022 in honor of her Aunt, Molly Flynn who is battling the ... Keep Reading >>
Emma's Crafts for a Cure
Jan 2019
Emma Shaw is seven years old and lost her grandfather to pancreatic cancer in 2017. To honor his memory she started "Emma's Crafts for a Cure". Emma makes and sells jewelry at local events, specifi... Keep Reading >>
The Lady in Purple
Nov 2017
The children and husband of Yvonne Fannon honor her memory annually with an elegant representation of her beautiful spirit, great fashion sense and love of accessories at their local festival of tr... Keep Reading >>
Cheers for a Cure
Oct 2017
Join us for our inaugural Cheers for a Cure Wine Tasting event. Guests will be treated to a culinary feast prepared by Chef David Curotto on November 11, 2017 at Cress Creek Country Club in Napevil... Keep Reading >>
Alison Blake Runs 50 Marathons in 50 States
Oct 2016
Alison Black is one year away from completing a marathon in all 50 states. What started as a fun goal has turned into a passionate effort to honor her Uncle Ronald Kiss of Rockville, MD and Seaside... Keep Reading >>
DeSean Jackson Foundation
Dec 2015
Gayle and DeSean Jackson, of the DeSean Jackson Foundation, held a press conference at the Washington Redskins' facility to make a public statement about National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month ... Keep Reading >>
Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sep 2014
The national organization of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors research through their Cancer Aid and Research Program. Having lost several family members to pancreatic c... Keep Reading >>
Andrew L. King, Sr. Walk for Knowledge
Apr 2014
Join the fight against pancreatic cancer by helping raise money for Johns Hopkins Pancreatic Cancer Research Center. You can make your pledge directly to ... Keep Reading >>
Pancre-Thon
Oct 2013
High school student Asia Funches organized a dance-a-thon (or, Pancre-thon) to raise money for pancreatic cancer research and to honor the memory of her father, Sumril Robert Funches.
The Pa... Keep Reading >>
Roger L. Kerns Benefit
Oct 2013
A fundraiser was held on November 30, 2013 at the Moose Lodge, in Berryville, VA. The fundraiser featured Washington Redskin Cheerleaders, Silent and Live Auction, Tips/pull tabs, Buffalo Wild Wing... Keep Reading >>
PurpleLight by PanCAN
Oct 2013
PurpleLight National Vigil for Hope is a time to honor loved ones fighting pancreatic cancer and those who have lost the fight. Join us in creating awareness of pancreatic cancer and honoring those... Keep Reading >>
Golf Outing
Jun 2013
You are cordially invited to join us at our annual golf tournament to support the Pancreas Multidisciplinary Cancer Clinic at Johns Hopkins. Take some time off, you deserve it, and enjoy a day of f... Keep Reading >>
Dick Knox & Cliff Minor Classic
Aug 2012
Our fight against pancreatic cancer for the 2012 Dick Knox and Cliff Minor Classic was held on September 12-14, 2012. This event was held at the Lake Lanier Islands Resort in Buford, Georgia. We th... Keep Reading >>
Kline Capital Golf Tournament
May 2012
Thank you for coming out and supporting the Johns Hopkins Pancreatic Multidiscplinary Cancer Clinic on Friday, June 1st, 2012 at the Waverly Woods Golf Club in Marriottsville, MD! We hoped you enjo... Keep Reading >>
Run For George
Oct 2011
8th Annual Run For George 5K Run/Walk
Sunday November 20th, 2011. There will be a huge silent auction, indoor games & prizes for kids, food, beverages, desert, FREE STARBUCKS, Deejay &... Keep Reading >>
Pancreatic Cancer Gala
Oct 2011
The 2nd Annual Pancreatic Cancer Gala hosted by Carley Bruntjen was held on November 19, 2011 from 6:15pm to midnight at the Lafayette Club, Wayzata, Minnesota. For any questions and comments, cont... Keep Reading >>
Joseph C. Monastra Foundation
Jun 2011
This will be the 10th annual Race To Make a Difference for Pancreatic Cancer Research sponsored by the JCM Foundation in Hudson, OH. Each year hundreds of runners and walkers participate in honor o... Keep Reading >>
Gloria Swan Foundation
Apr 2011
The Gloria Swan Pancreatic Cancer Foundation held a fundraiser on May 7, 2011 to fight pancreatic cancer in memory of Gloria Swan, who passed away at age 49. The event was be held at the LaSalle Po... Keep Reading >>
ArtCan Fundraising Event
Sep 2010
On Saturday, October 2, 2010 ArtCAN will feature the works of acclaimed Southeastern artists who are cancer survivors or who have had their lives affected by cancer. For more information regarding ... Keep Reading >>
Iron Man Larry Kugler
Aug 2010
On September 13, 2010 Larry Kugler, from the Millard Group in Chicago, competed in the Madison Wisconsin Ironman competition. Larry spent 12 hours and 15 minutes swimming, biking and running and co... Keep Reading >>
Alfredo Scatena Memorial Golf Tournament
Jul 2010
On Friday, August 6, 2010 the 3rd annual memorial golf tournament to Alfredo Scatena was be held at the Berwick Country Club in Berwick, Pennsylvania. The invitational tournament's proceeds were do... Keep Reading >>
Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
Aug 2009
The Michael Rolfe Foundation Casino Night Event on September 12, 2009 in Chicago raised over $200,000 for pancreatic cancer research!
To date, the Foundation has raised in excess of $3 mill... Keep Reading >>
Run For Grandpa
Apr 2009
On May 3, 2009, Andy Moskowitz will run the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia to honor the memory of his grandfather Morris Moskowitz and raise money for the fight against pancreatic cancer. Join th... Keep Reading >>
Vikings "Boss Hawg" Fundraiser
Feb 2009
In February 2009, Michael O Tate, President of Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His family, friends and co-workers have established a fundraiser to find a cu... Keep Reading >>
Matt Dalek's 60-Mile Bike Ride
Sep 2008
In the Fall of 2008, a remarkable young man named Matt Dallek wenton a 60-mile bike ride through the civil war battlefields of Maryland to raise money for pancreatic cancer research at Johns Hopkin... Keep Reading >>
Jake's Bikeathon
Sep 2006
Two years ago, I rode 700 miles to Halifax on bicycle with my father as part of our summer vacation. Ever since then, I have said that I wanted to do it again. I am riding to Halifax again this yea... Keep Reading >>
Suzanne Larsen Fund
Jun 2002
My name is Rob Larsen and I am raising money for pancreatic cancer research in honor of my mother Suzanne Larsen, who died from the disease in 1999. I have committed to riding my bike 100 miles on ... Keep Reading >>
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)
May 2002
The users of this Website came together to organize a National effort to increase awareness about pancreas cancer and to raise funds to fight this disease (PanCAN). This organization, founded in Fe... Keep Reading >>