Courage for the Cure Gala Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

• The National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) will hold its Courage for the Cure Gala on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

• The Gala will be Dinner and Dancing with Live Music at the Circuit Center at Southside Works, Pittsburgh, PA.

• Jim Roddey, Former Chief Executive of Allegheny County, will be the Master of Ceremonies

• We will be honoring Dr. Mark Lowe, Director of Gastroenterolgy at UPMC’s Children’s Hospital. Dr. Lowe has been a member of NPF’s Board of Directors for 5 years and recognized internationally for his research into pediatric pancreatitis. He will receive the annual Courage Award.

• There will be a silent and live auction.

• NPF is a Pittsburgh-based non-profit organization established in 1998 to serve the needs of people with pancreatic disease.

• The Foundation’s three-fold mission is to provide patient support services, to fund medical research to develop a cure for pancreatic disease, and to increase the public’s awareness regarding these devastating conditions.

• NPF’s 2009 event raised nearly $150,000 for research and increased awareness.

• Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States with a 98% mortality rate – the highest of any cancer.

• For sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, or for ticket information, contact pbirsic@gmail.com or call 1-866-726-2737.