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Surviving Pancreatic Cancer

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It’s not often you see the words “surviving” and “pancreatic cancer” in the same sentence.  14+ years ago, we watched my dad, at 52-years-old, fight the vicious disease with intensity.  I never would’ve dreamed I would be here today interviewing him about his experience for Cancer Survivors Month. It was an honor and a privilege, dad.  We love you so …

Guest Post: It’s Worth The Scar

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If someone hadn’t told me, I would have had no idea that May was Melanoma Awareness Month. Athletes aren’t wearing specific colored gear, ribbons aren’t being tied around trees, porch lights aren’t changing color and I have yet to see the Melanoma Awareness lapel pin on anyone’s suit coat….but I should be aware.  I should have been aware because while …

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month

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Every cause has a month, but for several of us at the Hero Foundation, brain tumor awareness month hits very close to home. First, a quick note on brain tumors if you don’t know much about their prevalence in the United States: This year nearly 24,000 adults will be diagnosed with a brain tumor Nearly 4,000 children will also be …

Join us for a Pizza Night April 12th!

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For the entire month of April we’re partnering with Altitude Trampoline Park to help raise funds to support Michigan families battling cancer – just mention you’re supporting the Hero Foundation at check-in (more details here). To thank all of our supporters we’ll be supplying pizzas from Hungry Howie’s from 6 to 9pm on Friday, April 12th at Altitude. So come …

Join Us in April at Altitude

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For the entirety of April the Hero Foundation is partnering with Altitude Trampoline Park to raise funds to help us support Michigan families battling cancer. This partnership lasts the entire month of April, and all you need to do is mention that you’re supporting the Hero Foundation and 15% of your jump ticket admission will be donated to the Hero …