Madison’s Memo
We’re excited to share that we are now an official partner of MD Anderson in Texas. This collaboration strengthens our ability to fund impactful research and patient programs.
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Funds granted
$400k+
Volunteers
500+
Race entries
10k+
Years of impact
7
Our Mission
We honor Whitney’s legacy by accelerating pancreatic cancer research, raising awareness for earlier detection, and supporting patients and families with meaningful programs.
$100k+
To MD Anderson's Pancreatic Cancer Moonshot
$300k+
To local hospitals for navigator + prescreening
10k+
Race participants over the years
Always for Whitney
Whitney Marsh’s story began with a battle against time and pancreatic cancer.
Diagnosed at the age of 41, she faced the disease head-on. She was scheduled for surgery, filled with hope, but the day before surgery, a CT scan shattered that hope by revealing the cancer had spread.
Despite this devastating news, Whitney didn’t give up. She continued her life with vigor, running 8-10 miles or biking 30-40 miles each day, even while restarting chemotherapy. Her determination was a testament to her spirit, but pancreatic cancer proved relentless. Only four months after the CT scan, on November 1, 2018, Whitney Marsh passed away.
Her story is a poignant reminder of the deadly nature of pancreatic cancer, where the five-year survival rate lingers at just 12%, showing little improvement over the last 50 years. Whitney’s experience highlights the critical need for advancements in early diagnosis and treatment options. Her legacy lives on through initiatives aimed at combating this disease, ensuring her fight wasn’t in vain. From then on, we decided that it was…
Time to Cure
— The Whitney Marsh Foundation.
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Volunteer of the Month
Abby Haraway
Merchandise Chair
Abby led the creative direction behind our refreshed brand — bringing warmth, clarity, and purpose to everything from race materials to merchandise. Her design eye and calm leadership have pulled our teams together and helped us show up as one foundation with one message.
- The Whitney Marsh Foundation
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Bringing us one step closer to a cure
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