Kelly's Heroes: Fighting Pancreatic Cancer

Kelly's Heroes: Fighting Pancreatic Cancer Kelly's Heroes is a 501(c)(3) that raises funds for cancer research, inspired by Steve Kelly, who never stopped waging hope against pancreatic cancer.

Kelly’s Heroes is a 501c(3) inspired by Steve Kelly, a terrific husband, proud dad, big-time sports fan and a talented editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer. Steve was 53 when he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, a disease that kills 73 percent of its victims within the first year. Steve fought the battle through two clinical trials, volunteering to be part of the medical research that h

e truly believed would provide a breakthrough in treating this horrible disease. “Why not me?” he used to say as he endured his six-hour weekly chemo treatments. Pancreatic cancer is often called the “silent killer” because there’s no reliable screening test for the disease and its elusive symptoms often aren’t apparent until the disease has spread. The statistics are sobering:
• Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and is anticipated to become the second by 2020.
• Pancreatic cancer is one of the nation’s deadliest cancers with a five-year relative survival rate of just 6 percent.
• In 2014, an estimated 46,420 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States, and approximately 39,590 will die from the disease. Steve died 22 months after his diagnosis. In those 22 months, he white-water rafted and ziplined in Costa Rica; ran a 5K with his daughter; and donned his kilt and poured the Guinness at his annual St. Patrick’s Day bash. Writing for the Inquirer, Steve said, “I’m not afraid of dying, but the thought of not living frightens the hell out of me.” Kelly’s Heroes is committed to celebrating Steve’s life by gathering good people together, raising funds for cancer research and waging hope against this terrible disease.

One more round of thanks to the incredibly generous businesses, sponsors and supporters who donated to our raffle basket...
03/19/2026

One more round of thanks to the incredibly generous businesses, sponsors and supporters who donated to our raffle baskets and silent auction items at the Kelly’s Heroes St. Patrick’s Day Party. It’s a key - and always popular - part of our fundraising. Give these great community partners your business!
Americana Kitchen & Bar
Anthony Vincent Salon
Audi of Princeton
Beat the Bomb - Philadelphia
The Black Bass Hotel
Blue Rock Construction
Cafe Capuano
Carlucci’s
Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach
The Cheesecake Factory
Classico Tomato Pies
David Bradley Chocolatier
Delaware Valley Packaging Group
East Coast Float Spa
Fearless Restaurants
Gorjana
Hand and Stone East Windsor
Her Place Supper Club
Hudson Table
IPlay America
La Piazza
Little Key Coffee
Lug
McCarter Theater
Mezzaluna
Mistral
Moonshot Farm
Museum of the American Revolution
Museum of Illusions
NHL
Otherworld Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Steel Co.
PF Changs
Philadelphia Distilling
Philadelphia Phillies
Philly Crawling
Plaza Azteca
Race Street Cafe
NYNJ Red Bulls
Rook Coffee
Seasons 52
Sojo Spa
SPCA Bucks County
Sui Yoga
Turning Point Restaurants
Wegmans

Thanks one and all for bringing the craic to our annual St. Patrick’s Day party! Tasty food & libations from Mercer Oaks...
03/15/2026

Thanks one and all for bringing the craic to our annual St. Patrick’s Day party!
Tasty food & libations from Mercer Oaks ✅
Brilliant dancing by DeNogla Academy of Irish Dance ✅
Ah-maze-ing raffles & silent auction prizes ✅
A nail-biting Split the G contest ✅
Dance floor powered by DJ Kyle ✅
College hoops on the big screen ✅
And every penny raised bringing hope to pancreatic cancer patients 💜
A great evening, an even greater cause.

One week countdown to the best St. Patrick's Day party in the land - March 13 at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. ...
03/06/2026

One week countdown to the best St. Patrick's Day party in the land - March 13 at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. There's still time to register and join a fun-loving group of kind-hearted people who bring hope to those facing pancreatic cancer. 💜
Enjoy:
🍀Hot-passed hors d'oeuvres and dinner buffet
🍀Open bar
🍀Irish dance performance
🍀DJ and dancing
🍀Amazing raffle baskets
🍀Silent auction with primo prizes
🍀Splitting the G contest
🍀College hoops on the big screen
Register now at www.kellysheroes.ngo/join-us before it's too late.

🍀 Feeling lucky? Because our raffle baskets at this year's St. Patrick's Day Party are NEXT‑LEVEL. Premier dining like P...
02/27/2026

🍀 Feeling lucky? Because our raffle baskets at this year's St. Patrick's Day Party are NEXT‑LEVEL. Premier dining like Philadelphia's famous tall ship Moshulu, spa experiences, a cooking class, luxury jewelry and handbags, museum passes, sports collectibles and so much more! Every ticket you drop is a chance to win something fabulous and fuel pancreatic cancer research. It's all happening March 13 at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction. Go to www.kellysheroes.ngo/join-us to register.

The N.J. State Cancer Coalition is seeking public input on programming to support cancer survivors. If you or someone yo...
02/21/2026

The N.J. State Cancer Coalition is seeking public input on programming to support cancer survivors. If you or someone you know is living with cancer and would like to help shape future offerings, complete the survey here:

The NJ State Cancer Coalition – Survivorship Workgroup is committed to addressing the needs of cancer survivors and their caregivers.  To help us better understand those needs, we invite survivors and caregivers to share your perspectives. We are interested in learning what types of information...

Nick is the 2025 Splitting the G champ from last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Party. We spotted him in training recently to ...
02/20/2026

Nick is the 2025 Splitting the G champ from last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Party. We spotted him in training recently to defend his title. If you have what it takes to unseat Nick, join us March 13 and show off your Guinness precision. It’s a fun night, and every dollar raised helps bring hope to pancreatic cancer patients. Www.kellysheroes.ngo/join-us

🍀We're 1 month away from the best St. Patrick's Day Party in the land - and you're all invited! The Kelly's Heroes St. P...
02/14/2026

🍀We're 1 month away from the best St. Patrick's Day Party in the land - and you're all invited! The Kelly's Heroes St. Patrick's Day Party on Friday, March 13, at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction is full of Irish spirit - dinner buffet and open bar, Irish entertainment, DJ and dancing, great prizes and raffles and - back by popular demand - our Splitting the G contest. Register today! www.kellysheroes.ngo/join-us.

02/04/2026

Today on , we stand united with the global cancer community. 💜🌍

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers worldwide — but through global collaboration, we can drive progress in awareness, early detection and care. Together, we can create change.

🍀Lift a glass and raise some hope for those with pancreatic cancer! Our famous St. Patrick’s Day Party returns on lucky ...
02/04/2026

🍀Lift a glass and raise some hope for those with pancreatic cancer! Our famous St. Patrick’s Day Party returns on lucky Friday, March 13, at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Invite your friends and family for a grand celebration including dinner and drinks, Irish entertainment, DJ and dancing, lavish raffle baskets, silent auction and – back by popular demand – our Splitting the G contest! Proceeds benefit the Steve Kelly Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research, helping patients access clinical trials for increased survival. Have fun and make a difference! Register at www.kellysheroes.ngo/join-us

Happy Birthday to Steve Kelly, who continues to inspire us every day! Kelly's Heroes exists to take care of Steve's unfi...
01/08/2026

Happy Birthday to Steve Kelly, who continues to inspire us every day! Kelly's Heroes exists to take care of Steve's unfinished business - bringing hope and long, full lives to those facing pancreatic cancer. 💜

Thanks to the Philadelphia Inquirer for sharing the importance of clinical trials in bringing hope to pancreatic cancer ...
01/06/2026

Thanks to the Philadelphia Inquirer for sharing the importance of clinical trials in bringing hope to pancreatic cancer patients. Facing a five-year survival rate of just 13%, pancreatic patients on clinical trials like this one at Penn are seeking more time, more memories, more moments with the people they love. It's not a cure, but it's meaningful progress.

The drug is not considered a cure, but results from clinical trials point to major advancement for a devastating cancer usually caught in late stages.

A toast to all of you 🥂 - our supporters, donors, volunteers and sponsors - who made 2025 a year of action and compassio...
01/01/2026

A toast to all of you 🥂 - our supporters, donors, volunteers and sponsors - who made 2025 a year of action and compassion! Together, we raised more than $50,000 for the Steve Kelly Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research - giving patients the gift of hope. 2026, here we come!

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