Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research
October 2024
In Memoriam
ROBERT OLISLAGERS
It is with the heaviest of hearts I share the sad news of Robert Olislager’s passing October 3rd. Well known throughout Colorado and the country for his broad expertise on all things aviation, Robert was above all else a decent, kind man and steadfast friend. As President and CEO of Centennial Airport for many years, Robert was one of the earliest supporters and sponsors of WINGS OF HOPE efforts and events. Shortly after Robert and his wife Marilyn retired to Venice, Florida, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. For the past almost two years he and Marilyn fought this disease with unwavering courage and faith, always leaving others strengthened by the way they bravely faced the insurmountable odds before them.
Robert was a kind, supportive, and loving friend to my brother Brian and me, and his positive outlook and undaunted faith will be missed tremendously by many. Our prayers and support are with Marilyn and Robert’s family and many friends.
WINGS OF HOPE, at Robert’s request, is humbled and proud to be a part of Robert’s prolific legacy, with all donations received in his memory going entirely and directly to pancreatic cancer research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
God bless and keep you, Robert.
Maureen Shul
To make a donation in Robert’s memory please click the donate button.
September 2024
12th ANNUAL ‘EVENING OF HOPE’ RAISES RECORD-BREAKING $60,000
for PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH
Wings of Hope founder Maureen Shul, Kingsbury Open founders Joe and Lisa Goodman, Miss American Madison Marsh
CU Cancer Center director Dr. Richard Schulick addresses the sell-out crowd
Before a sell-out crowd at Exploration of Flight hangar, CU Cancer Center researchers described the impact Wings of Hope grants are making in their work, followed by Miss America Madison Marsh sharing how her mother’s passing from pancreatic cancer changed the trajectory of her career path.
For full story and pictures go to the event page.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29
DAVID YURMAN of Cherry Creek
Invites you to a Private Reception
to benefit
WINGS OF HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2024
5k RUN / 1 Mile Walk for PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH
Join the crowd at City Park to run or walk for pancreatic cancer research at the CU Cancer Center.
Food, band, booths, and fun under the morning sun!
‘LIGHT UP HOPE’ at the DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS
& BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024
WINGS OF HOPE presents ‘Light Up Hope’
Enjoy Hors d’Oeuvres, drinks, hot chocolate, and hear head physicians from the CU Cancer Center provide updates on pancreatic cancer research before enjoying the Botanic Gardens’ BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT.
$40 per person
Tickets must be purchased in advance - no on-site ticket sales
Select either 5pm-7pm Reception OR 7pm-9pm reception
(Last entry into Blossoms OF LIGHT is 9:15 pm, with 10 pm closing)
To purchase tickets please go to the event page.
AUGUST 2024
MOST SUCCESSFUL KINGSBURY OPEN TO DATE
The 10th Annual Kingsbury Open became the most successful one to date in raising funding for pancreatic cancer research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
For more on this spectacular event go to EVENTS.
WINGS OF HOPE for PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH was formed in February 2012 by Maureen A. Shul after losing her mother and brother within months of one another to pancreatic cancer. The non-profit foundation is dedicated to raising awareness and funding for the ongoing research, clinical trials and treatment of pancreatic cancer patients at the Pancreatic Cancer Research Program at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
The Shul Family
Pancreatic cancer is currently the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, the survival rate for pancreatic cancer - the percentage of patients who are living five years after diagnosis - is just 10 percent. This is because far more people are diagnosed at stage IV when the disease has metastasized. This survival rate has changed little in the last 40 years.
With no early detection tools, effective treatments or adequate funding for research, the rapidly rising threat of pancreatic cancer urgently demands an increase in awareness and research funding.
Founded out of grief, driven by purpose and in pursuit of making a difference, WINGS OF HOPE for PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH is dedicated to
- Accelerating the research
- Providing the most advanced treatments
- Finding the cure
Thomas Purcell, MD, MBA, University of Colorado Cancer Center
JOIN THE EFFORT…BE A PART OF THE POSSIBLE, BE THE HOPE.
