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Herb Kosten Foundation

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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 06 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Oct 06 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Oct 06 Regional One Health $2,000.00
Oct 06 Rayna and Michael Greenberg $250.00
Oct 05 Barbara B Mabry My husband died of pancreatic cancer seven years ago. Kathryn is a dear friend so I want to support her efforts to find a cure! Thanks KGC $107.35
Oct 05 Jerry & Lucille Brillante In Loving Memory of Robert E. Collins $107.35
Oct 05 Sharon and SheaLa Undisclosed amount
Oct 05 Matthew and Susan Knight Gore $54.10
Oct 04 Margaret Box $107.35
Oct 04 Jo Edwards Undisclosed amount