The Nathan S. Arenson Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research | Giving and Development

Giving and Development

Name of Fund:: Nathan S. Arenson Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Description of Fund:: The fund benefits the work of Olivera J. Finn, PhD, Director of UPCI's Immunology Program. Along with her research team, Dr. Finn is testing a new vaccine that may prove to be an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Year Established:: 1996
Total Gifts/Support to date: $650,000
Major Events Associated with Fund:: Seventh Annual Circle of Friendship, Love & Hope Fashion Show & Luncheon
November 12, 2006, at noon - Radisson, Greentree

Hoops for a Cure Basketball event including play from the Pittsburgh Steelers and the WPIAL All-Stars
April 2007, at Chartiers Valley High School Gym
Inspiration for Fund/Project:: Nathan S. Arenson passed away on May 31, 1995, after a long and hard battle with pancreatic cancer. His fighting spirit and positive attitude inspired his family to work for a cure in his memory.
Message from the donor/ supporter: It is hoped that continuing research will find the way to diagnose and conquer this dreaded disease. We hope that all funds we are able to raise will bring this day a little closer so other families will not have to sustain the loss that we suffered.
Message from the beneficiary:: "One of the best things about this fund is the involvement of the community and their interest in our work." --Olivera Finn, PhD.
Contact:: Lisa Arenson Gillespie
412-429-1375
http://www.hoopsforacure.com

Photo Gallery - 2000-2003 Click on any photo to enlarge
Nathan S. Arenson	Dr. Finn and the members of her lab at Hoops for a Cure	2000 Hoops for a Cure Team Photo
Ramesh Ramanathan, MD, works with Dr. Finn to test the pancreatic cancer vaccine	Dr. Olivera Finn pictured with Andrew Stockey, WTAE-TV sports anchor	Dr. Finn with Pittsburgh Steelers Deshea Townsend, Erik Totten and Hines Ward in 2003