Sky Foundation, Inc.

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Sky Foundation Fundraiser to Benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research

Tuesday 13th of October 2009 16:15

Sky Foundation is working tirelessly with its partners, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Henry Ford Health System, to change these devastating statistics and help save lives.

What: Sky Foundation Fundraiser to benefit research for the early detection of pancreatic cancer

In addition to a delicious brunch, the event will include music by a classical string trio, a silent auction, and a brief program about Sky Foundation and its research objective. (Cash bar.)

When: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Where: The Village Club

190 E. Long Lake Road between Woodward Ave. and Kensington Rd.

Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 48304

Why: To help save lives. Funds will help research efforts in developing a diagnostic test for the early detection of pancreatic cancer. The research is being conducted by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, in collaboration with Henry Ford Health System.

Who: Sheila Sky Kasselman, pancreatic cancer survivor and founder, Sky Foundation.; Ann Silverman, M.D., Henry Ford Health System; Michael Tainsky, Ph.D., Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute; Steve Dudas, Ph.D., Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute; community supporters and friends.

How: Tickets are available at $45 per person. Table sponsors are also available. Click here to register and purchase tickets via PayPal by Oct. 30 or send your check by Oct. 28 to:

Sky Foundation, Inc.

33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway, Suite 130

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

About Sky Foundation

After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late 2007, Sheila Sky Kasselman was surprised to learn that there was no test available to detect this disease in its early stage. After responding well to aggressive treatment, Kasselman showed hopeful signs of recovery. Kasselman's doctors at Henry Ford Health System were so encouraged by her response to treatment that they asked her to transition from patient to partner and join them in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

Kasselman established Sky Foundation in 2008. Sky Foundation's goal is to raise $500,000, which will allow vital research to be focused on pancreatic cancer. The funds raised through early efforts will remain in southeast Michigan and will be placed in the Sky Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at the Karmanos Cancer Institute. The initial money raised will be directed to funding research through the partnership with the researchers and physicians of the Karmanos Cancer Institute and the Henry Ford Health System. For more information www.skyfoundationinc.org.

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