Our Teed Off! Golf Outing to Fight Pancreatic Cancer is one week from today, and it wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors. These generous, community-minded businesses help us raise hope for those facing pancreatic cancer. Proceeds from our golf outing support the $100,000 Steve Kelly Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Johns Hopkins. Many thanks to our Ace Sponsors Blue Rock Construction, Erytech, Hydro and Pennsylvania Steel Co.; our Eagle Sponsors M&T Bank, Philadelphia Inquirer and Bob Cottone/Rue Insurance; and our Birdie Sponsor Habib Law.
Golf for Good! Registration is Now Open for Kelly’s Heroes’ 2021 Golf Outing
Grab your clubs, gather your foursome and join us Sept. 1 for Kelly’s Heroes’ Teed Off! Golf Outing to Fight Pancreatic Cancer! It’s our first in-person event since the pandemic, and we can’t wait to have some fun while kicking the tar outta’ pancreatic cancer. Proceeds from our outing benefit the Steve Kelly Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Johns Hopkins, which gives pancreatic cancer patients access to clinical trials and promising new treatments.
Golf registration and sponsor sign-ups are now open. We’ll return to Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, N.J., with a 9 a.m. shotgun start scramble, a box lunch, post-match buffet, cocktails, prizes and raffles.
Sponsors enjoy an opportunity to join with a cancer advocacy 501c3 which, as an all-volunteer organization, ensures that 100 percent of our proceeds support clinical trials that give patients hope for increased survival against pancreatic cancer, the third leading cause of cancer death.
Save the Date: Our Teed Off! Golf Outing is Back Sept. 1, 2021
Circle Sept. 1 on your calendar! The Kelly’s Heroes Teed Off! Golf Outing to Fight Pancreatic Cancer is back, live and in person, at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, N.J. We look forward to gathering with friends old and new to raise funds for a cause that is near and dear to us – kicking the tar outta’ pancreatic cancer, as our inspiration Steve Kelly liked to say. Proceeds from our golf outing benefit the $100,000 Steve Kelly Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Johns Hopkins and support clinical trials that gives patients hope for increased survival. Registration information will be shared here shortly, or email us at 1kellysheroes@gmail.com to join our mailing list and be assured you won’t miss all the latest news and information. We can’t wait to see you on the links!
PLEASE NOTE: St. Patrick’s Day Party Postponed
We all know that good health is priceless, so out of an abundance of caution we have decided to postpone our St. Patrick’s Day party March 13 to protect our guests and volunteers amid the growing coronavirus concerns. We will reschedule our event for a date in the near future as soon as the coronavirus situation quiets down.
We will apply your registration toward the future date and will keep you posted. If you would like a refund instead, please email 1kellysheroes@gmail.com or rich.g.harbison@gmail.com.
To our generous donors who provided prizes for our raffle, rest assured that your donations will be used at our rescheduled event and your donations will help people facing pancreatic cancer.
Please help us spread the word to any other people in your party by forwarding this message. We want to make sure everyone is aware of the postponement.
Thanks for understanding, stay well, and we’ll be in touch soon!
Register Now: The 5th Annual Kelly’s Heroes St. Patrick’s Day Party!
Friday, March 13, is your lucky day! It’s Kelly’s Heroes’ 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party, where we party for a purpose – a better future for those facing pancreatic cancer.
The annual event will be held 7 to 11 p.m. at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. Proceeds benefit the Steve Kelly Fund for Pancreatic Research at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins.
Your registration includes Irish-inspired hors d’oeuvres, dinner buffet, open bar, entertainment by the Denogla Ardmore dancers, an open dance floor with DJ Kyle, raffles and more! Steve Kelly always called his annual St. Patrick’s Day party one of the best days of the year. Let’s celebrate his memory and continue his legacy of hope.
Download our mail-in registration form for more details, or go to the Join Us page to pay securely online using the Donate button.
Kelly’s Heroes Announces $100,000 Steve Kelly Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Kelly’s Heroes’ 5th Annual Teed Off! Golf Outing marked a major milestone Oct. 8, as the nonprofit announced the establishment of the $100,000 Steve Kelly Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins.
“This is made possible through your generous support,” Kelly’s Heroes co-founder Kerry McKean Kelly told the golfers and sponsors gathered at the event. “You make hope happen.”
A record turnout of 96 golfers hit the links with Kelly’s Heroes, raising $16,000 to support clinical trials for those diagnosed with the world’s toughest cancer.
The winner of the Green Jacket — a Steve Kelly tradition — was Bob Knorr. Congratulations also to the winning team of Bill Habib, Luke Habib, Matt Pruitt and Tom Rozmus. Second place went to Steve Kettelberger, Jim Bergen, Joe Quattrone and Christine Anderson, while third place went to Tom Meneskie, Rich Bloemeke and Jim Dailey.
Kelly’s Heroes also extends its thanks to its generous sponsors:
- Blue Rock Construction
- Erytech
- Pennsylvania Steel Company
- The Philadelphia Inquirer/Philly.com
- Habib Law
- M & T Bank
- Jackson Cross
- The Macrae Family
Our 5th Year! Register Today for Teed Off Golf Outing to Fight Pancreatic Cancer Oct. 8
Join us Oct. 8, 2019, at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, N.J., for our 5th Annual Teed Off! Golf Outing to Fight Pancreatic Cancer. All proceeds benefit patient clinical trials at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins in memory of Steve Kelly, who never stopped waging hope.
Enjoy the Mercer Oaks East course in a 9 a.m. shotgun start in a four-person best ball scramble. Your $150 registration includes 18 holes, golf cart, boxed lunch and drinks on course, prizes and a post-match dinner buffet with cocktails. If you’re lucky, you could win a raffle basket or the prestigious Kelly’s Heroes green jacket.
We invite sponsors to join us for golf and networking. It’s a good time, a great cause and a wonderful way to showcase your organization’s commitment to the community.
While we pride ourselves on running a fun and friendly golf event, we’re serious about our cause. Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest of all major cancers, with a five-year survival rate of just 9 percent. Our inspiration Steve Kelly was one of the 40,000 people annually who die of the disease. As an all-volunteer 501c3, Kelly’s Heroes devotes 100 percent of its proceeds to ensure a future of hope for others facing pancreatic cancer.
Download our Registration form or go to the Join Us page to pay securely online using PayPal.
Kelly’s Heroes Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with $20,000 Donation for Patient Clinical Trials
Kelly’s Heroes presented a $20,000 check to wage hope against pancreatic cancer, surrounded by more than 120 supporters at its annual St. Patrick’s Day fund raiser March 14 at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction.
Kelly’s Heroes co-founder Kerry McKean Kelly presented the check to Dr. Lei Zheng, co-director of the Precision Medicine Center for Excellence for Pancreatic Cancer at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Zheng is one of the nation’s leading physician-researchers in pancreatic cancer and, more importantly to Kelly’s Heroes, doctor of Steve Kelly, who inspired the creation of the nonprofit following his death of pancreatic cancer in April 2015.
Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death, with a five-year survival rate of just 9 percent. Patients often hope for a miracle against the deadly cancer, but Dr. Zheng recalled that Steve Kelly “found the miracle” in living life to the fullest during his 22 months living with pancreatic cancer.
Kelly’s Heroes also was honored to host pancreatic cancer patient Arnold Simon at its St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Simon, of Baltimore, said he’s feeling great two years after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis. His experimental treatment regimen is a variation of the combination of drugs that Steve Kelly had received in one of two clinical trials he volunteered for. Simon credited Kelly for paving the way for improved outcomes for others facing pancreatic cancer.
Kelly’s Heroes’ donation will support clinical trials and research for other pancreatic cancer patients, giving them greater hope for increased survival.
The annual St. Patrick’s Day party featured a performance from the Denogla Ardmore School of Dance, as well as an array of raffle baskets from generous businesses.
Kelly’s Heroes sends its appreciation to the following businesses for their generosity: Audi of Princeton, Killarney’s, Cross and Shamrock, Ritchie and Paige Distribution Co., Capuanos, Pizzeria Uno, Retro Fitness, Edible Arrangements, Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton, Holiday Inn East Windsor, Hand and Stone, Shiseido, Mahzu, Applebee’s, Villa Barone, City Streets, Home Depot, Walmart, Issa Salon, Conair, Buy Rite Liquors, 4 Seasons Deli, Rossi’s, Carlucci’s, Tomasello Wines, Harvest Grille, Exit 8 Lounge, Americana, Picture Show, Hightstown Diner, Prestige Diner, Town Diner, Zinna’s Bistro, Cream Ridge Winery, East Windsor Bowl, Perkins, Dairy Queen, YogurtLand, Friday’s, Turning Point, Picture Show, iPlay America, Trenton Thunder, Rockville, BounceU, New York Red Bulls, Summit Grand Hotel, the State Theatre and the Newseum.
Get Jiggy With Us! St. Patrick’s Day Registration Now Open
Kelly’s Heroes will celebrate its 4th annual St. Patrick’s Day Party Friday, March 15, at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction. It’s a new location, but the same grand time for an important cause! Please join us, and spread the word!
Your registration includes hearty Irish-inspired appetizers, a pasta buffet, beer, wine and dessert – plus entertainment including champion Irish dancers, DJ and dancing and our biggest selection of raffle baskets yet. All proceeds support patient clinical trials at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, along with scholarships for Hightstown and Notre Dame high school students pursuing studies in healthcare.
Register by March 8 for our early discount rate of $60; $65 after that date. Register online on our Join Us page using the Donate button (PayPal), or print and mail the registration form with check payable to Kelly’s Heroes: 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Party registration
March 15: Save the Date for Our 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party
Filling in your new 2019 calendar? Save Friday, March 15, for the 4th annual Kelly’s Heroes St. Patrick’s Day Party at our new Mercer Oaks location in Princeton Junction, N.J. Our party with a purpose supports clinical trials for those facing pancreatic cancer. Registration details coming soon!