Make a Difference
You can make a difference. Become an advocate or sponsor, organize and event, volunteer or join the fight in your own way. Read more
Facing Pancreatic Cancer
Newly diagnosed and looking for answers or guidance? Learn the real facts, educate yourself and see what the experts are saying. Read more
Upcoming Charity Events
Exciting events in 2012. See what’s happening this year from 5k runs to dinner gala events, and an art exhibit and auction. Read more
Research & Development
Meet some of the scientists JCM supports, read about the amazing research and advancement they have achieved and continue to accomplish. Read more
Testimonials
Generous Support
Professor Pathology & Oncology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
The generous support that the Joseph C. Monastra Foundation has provided to the pancreatic cancer research team at Johns Hopkins has allowed us to pursue exciting new leads in the war against this terrible disease. The Monastra Foundation makes a difference. These are exciting times and you make them possible!” .
Dr. Ralph HrubanProfessor Pathology & Oncology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
A Way to Contribute
After a courageous two-year battle, my brother Les, lost his life to pancreas cancer at age 57. Not wanting his fight to be in vain, my wife and I joined the Monastra family to find a cure for this horrible disease. We have visited Dr Hruban and Dr. Iacabuzio at the Johns Hopkins Cancer Research Centers and have seen firsthand the hard fought advances in understanding the causes and potential solutions to pancreas cancer. The JCM Foundation has given us a way to contribute so that someday we will find a cure for pancreas cancer.
Rick Dingledine and Jennifer Pevear, Volunteers-Team Ohio
Timely Support Made Difference
"The generous and timely support I have received from the Joseph C. Monastra Foundation at this early stage of my career has made all the difference in my ability to make an impact in pancreatic cancer research."
Dr. Christine Iacobuzio-Donahue, Associate Professor of Pathology, Oncology and Surgery
Make a Difference with JCM Foundation
As a volunteer since 2002, I have always believed in the JCM Foundation. I lost my stepfather to this disease. He received the whipple and survived for 16 months. Giving my time for such a critical cause has been extremely rewarding. I really can make a difference thanks to the JCM Foundation.
Jane Carruthers, Volunteer-Team Georgia.
Cutting-edge Research
I am a post-doc research fellow in Dr. Iacobuzio-Donahue’s lab and my research is directly supported by the Monastra Foundation. I am profoundly excited to be a part of the cutting-edge research taking place in the lab. I sincerely believe that the discoveries we make will improve patient care and provide hope for those diagnosed with this terrible disease.
Dr. Yi Zhong, Post-Doc Fellow, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions