In 1998, pancreatic cancer was not on the national radar. Scant research meant patients had little cause for hope.
The Lustgarten Foundation changed everything.
Powered by your donations and a best-in-class research-focused strategy, the Foundation quickly became a major influencer in the pancreatic cancer community. We provide two-thirds of the world’s private funding for pancreatic cancer research from organizations focused solely on this disease. Lustgarten-funded research has been a part of nearly every significant advancement in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Through the five dedicated Lustgarten pancreatic cancer research labs, scientists are studying every possible route to save patients’ lives and are paving the way toward earlier detection and better treatment options.
Each step closer to developing a cure for pancreatic cancer is cause for celebration. And each new discovery along the way creates a ripple effect of hope, inspiring both patients and scientists alike.
More Than
$200
MILLION IN RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED SINCE INCEPTION
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS, WHOSE SUPPORT ENABLES US TO FUND THE MOST INNOVATIVE RESEARCH LEADING TO NEW BREAKTHROUGHS AND ADVANCING OUR MISSION OF FINDING A CURE
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OUR MISSION IS TO CURE PANCREATIC CANCER BY:
- funding scientific and clinical research related to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pancreatic cancer;
- providing research information and clinical support services to patients, caregivers and individuals at high risk; and
- increasing public awareness and hope for those dealing with this disease.
The Lustgarten Foundation envisions a world in which pancreatic cancer is curable and patients will be treated effectively and enjoy a better quality of life.