Kelly's Heroes: Fighting Pancreatic Cancer

Kelly's Heroes: Fighting Pancreatic Cancer Kelly's Heroes is a 501(c)(3) that raises funds for cancer research, inspired by Steve Kelly, who never stopped waging hope against pancreatic cancer.
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Kelly’s Heroes is a 501c(3) inspired by Steve Kelly, a terrific husband, proud dad, big-time sports fan and a talented editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer. Steve was 53 when he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, a disease that kills 73 percent of its victims within the first year. Steve fought the battle through two clinical trials, volunteering to be part of the medical research that he truly believed would provide a breakthrough in treating this horrible disease. “Why not me?” he used to say as he endured his six-hour weekly chemo treatments. Pancreatic cancer is often called the “silent killer” because there’s no reliable screening test for the disease and its elusive symptoms often aren’t apparent until the disease has spread. The statistics are sobering:
• Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and is anticipated to become the second by 2020.
• Pancreatic cancer is one of the nation’s deadliest cancers with a five-year relative survival rate of just 6 percent.
• In 2014, an estimated 46,420 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States, and approximately 39,590 will die from the disease. Steve died 22 months after his diagnosis. In those 22 months, he white-water rafted and ziplined in Costa Rica; ran a 5K with his daughter; and donned his kilt and poured the Guinness at his annual St. Patrick’s Day bash. Writing for the Inquirer, Steve said, “I’m not afraid of dying, but the thought of not living frightens the hell out of me.” Kelly’s Heroes is committed to celebrating Steve’s life by gathering good people together, raising funds for cancer research and waging hope against this terrible disease.

11/14/2025
Team Kelly's Heroes is in the homestretch! Our runners are taking on the Philadelphia Marathon Nov. 23. Every stride - e...
11/11/2025

Team Kelly's Heroes is in the homestretch! Our runners are taking on the Philadelphia Marathon Nov. 23. Every stride - each ache and blister - is dedicated to helping pancreatic cancer patients and increasing survival rates. We're about halfway to our fund-raising goal and could use your support - no amount is too small! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/2025-kellys-heroes-running-fundraiser-to-fight-pancreatic-cancer?fbclid=IwY2xjawN_W5dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeIISW8nG76_MtgvkKONUN-I1AApz3UeCKIXKLT1jU__6DwMUKFPEYYaOI_04_aem_jngWtPdid5XNWnipdpAMtg

Join Us in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer. —The Kelly's Heroes running team is lacing up again, hitting the streets of Ocean City, N.J., Scranton, Pa., and Philadelphia to raise critical funds and awareness in the fight against pancreatic cancer. From the OCNJ Half Marathon to the Steamtown M...

Friday night’s Stayin’ Alive Zumbathon sizzled with energy and hope! Thanks to Sandy Kelly-Robidoux for pulling together...
11/09/2025

Friday night’s Stayin’ Alive Zumbathon sizzled with energy and hope! Thanks to Sandy Kelly-Robidoux for pulling together another tremendous event - along with her committee and the very talented ZIN instructors! 💜

Every day - and especially during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month - we stand with pancreatic cancer advocates worldwid...
11/01/2025

Every day - and especially during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month - we stand with pancreatic cancer advocates worldwide to advance awareness, understanding and hope for those impacted by this terrible disease. 💜
World Pancreatic Cancer Day

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and what better way to kick it off than joining the Stayin' Alive Zumbath...
11/01/2025

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and what better way to kick it off than joining the Stayin' Alive Zumbathon this Friday, Nov. 7? Sandy Kelly-Robidoux leads a great evening of fun, friends and fitness, with all proceeds benefitting our work on behalf of pancreatic cancer patients. Come out and Zumba - you'll feel good body and soul!
📍Oxford Valley Elementary School, 430 Trenton Road, Fairless Hills, Pa.
⏰Doors open at 5:45 p.m. - Zumba starts at 6:30 p.m.
🎊DJ, raffle baskets, silent auction, food
✅$40, with proceeds bringing hope to cancer patients
See the flyer for more info:

Putting politics aside, advocates join forces to push for cancer research. "Cancer doesn't care" what party you are.
10/22/2025

Putting politics aside, advocates join forces to push for cancer research. "Cancer doesn't care" what party you are.

Hundreds of volunteer advocates put partisan differences aside and pressed Congress to help people with cancer. The advocacy came just before the stalemate that has shut down the federal government.

🟣💜🟪 One month till we turn the world purple! 🟪💜🟣
10/20/2025

🟣💜🟪 One month till we turn the world purple! 🟪💜🟣

In one month we will be saying "Hello" to ! Early detection matters. Learn the symptoms and risks of this deadly disease by going to hellopancreas.com Make sure you download our assets to help supercharge your WPCD campaign.

Don't miss the Stayin' Alive Zumbathon 2025! It's Friday, Nov. 7, at Oxford Valley Elementary School in Fairless Hills, ...
10/17/2025

Don't miss the Stayin' Alive Zumbathon 2025! It's Friday, Nov. 7, at Oxford Valley Elementary School in Fairless Hills, Pa. Sandy Kelly-Robidoux leads a great squad of ZIN instructors in an evening of music, friends, raffles and - most of all - dancing! Details below 👇

Kelly’s Heroes is a proud member of the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition, the driving force behind World Pancreatic Can...
10/04/2025

Kelly’s Heroes is a proud member of the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition, the driving force behind World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Check out our website newly updated for our 2025 awareness campaign. Education - and early detection - matters!

Our World Pancreatic Cancer Day website is live! Explore resources, discover the symptoms and risks of one of the world’s deadliest cancers, and access fresh tools to make your 2025 WPCD campaign impactful, innovative, and far-reaching. Visit hello pancreas.com and start planning today.

Thank you to the generous donors who contributed silent auction and raffle items at our Teed Off Golf Outing to Fight Pa...
09/19/2025

Thank you to the generous donors who contributed silent auction and raffle items at our Teed Off Golf Outing to Fight Pancreatic Cancer. Check out all those happy winners!
Philadelphia Eagles
New York Giants
Rutgers Football
Mercer Oaks
RPM Raceway
Two River Theater
Ritchie and Page Distributing Co
Blue Rock Construction Inc.
Audi Princeton
Double Nickel Brewing Co.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Stumpy's Hatchet House Fairfield - Axe Throwing
Spellbound Brewing
Hickory Valley Golf
TacOps Laser Tag
Brewery 33

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