Each month, we recognize those whose contributions inspire us and who demonstrate excellence with their service to others. We thank those outstanding individuals and honor their immense efforts, time, and resources that are generously given to the Foundation.
Rob Howard
Rob after his Moving for the Cure half marathon.
Rob Howard is a California native, small business owner, and runner. He began volunteering with the Foundation in 2020 through Moving for the Cure. A previous mentee, he now serves as caregiver mentor. The Foundation is deeply grateful that Rob shares so much of his heart with the CCF community.
Registration is free but required. Visit the CCF calendar to see all the additional May events and links to get involved.
Note: This is a great resource for CholangioConnect Mentors to share with either newly diagnosed patients or any new mentees.
SCIENTIFIC UPDATE
Dr. Reham Abdel-Wahab
Director of Research and Chief Scientific Officer
Recently, a group of researchers designed a phase II, single-arm clinical trial to evaluate the use of Ramucirumab in the treatment of advanced biliary tract cancer patients.
TeamCCF would like to congratulate Emily Joseph, Emily Galloway, Abby Rudolph, and Paula Thompson, who completed an event this past month and raised over $11,000.
Congratulations to Delorean Ostrom who completed his fourth marathon on April 24 in Waco, Texas. Delorean is running a marathon a month and raising money for the Foundation. You can follow his journey here.
TeamCCF will participate in the BMW Dallas Marathon, on December 11, 2022. Visit TeamCCF if you would like to run with us. The weekend's events include a marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k.
Emily Galloway
Carmel, Indianapolis
Emily Joseph and mom, Morfenia
Paris, France
Delorean Ostrom and wife, Mandy
Waco, Texas
SURVIVOR STORY
Long-Term Survivor
Jacqueline O’Brien
The generous souls I have met through the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation are also giving me strength. My mentor Joerg has been there for me consistently, and I don’t have to tell anyone what an inspiration Melinda is. They keep me pushing for more and better answers.
Registration for Moving for the Cureis now open. Enjoy any activity, anywhere, and raise money for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Register by July 5th to ensure you receive your race packet on time.
