Seena Magowitz Foundation

Babbo Italian Eatery’s Day of Giving Raises Over $200,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Research. This is the definition of a complete success. Many thanks to the Babbo Team and their faithful patrons for making this happen

?? Catch us LIVE on ABC15 and FOX10 right now as we talk about Babbo’s Day of Giving. This incredible event is raising funds to fight pancreatic cancer and support life-saving research. It's a great day for pasta!! ?? ??? Join Us for the 4th Annual Baseball for Babbo Day of Giving ? ?? February 26, 2025 ?? All Eight Valley Babbo Italian Eatery Locations On this special day, 100% of profits from Babbo Italian Eatery will go toward funding a critical pancreatic cancer clinical trial at the Medical College of Wisconsin. This research is made possible through a partnership with HonorHealth Research Institute and the Seena Magowitz Foundation. ?? The Impact is Even Bigger ?? The Pollack Family and Roger E. Magowitz will match all funds raised, up to $50,000 each. Your contribution goes twice as far in the fight against pancreatic cancer. How You Can Get Involved ?? Dine at Babbo Italian Eatery – Every meal purchased supports this important cause. Find a location at https://bit.ly/4hTYnzI. ?? Buy a Gift Card – If you can’t visit in person, purchasing a gift card still makes a difference. ?? Donate Online – Your donation is 100% tax-deductible and directly funds this clinical trial. ??? Enter Raffles & Auctions – Bid on exclusive baseball memorabilia, concert tickets, and more: https://bit.ly/3XkVCPL & https://bit.ly/3EWjv9R This day is a tribute to Ken Pollack, founder of Babbo Italian Eatery, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2022. His love for giving and baseball continues to inspire this annual tradition. ?? Together, we can drive research forward and give hope to those facing pancreatic cancer. Thank you for your support. #BaseballForBabbo #PancreaticCancerAwareness #SeenaMagowitzFoundation #FightPancreaticCancer #BabboItalianEatery

?Babbo Italian Eatery Dedicates Day of Giving to Pancreatic Cancer Research 100% of Profits to Benefit the Seena Magowitz Foundation and HonorHealth Research Institute? PHOENIX — Babbo Italian Eatery is proud to announce its fourth annual Baseball for Babbo Day of ?Giving event, taking place on Feb. 26. Over the past three years, this impactful initiative has raised an? impressive $417,562 for pancreatic cancer research, with a long-term goal of reaching $1 million. On this? special day, all eight Valley Babbo Italian Eatery locations will donate 100% of profits to the Seena ?Magowitz Foundation to support ground breaking research at HonorHealth Research Institute. To amplify? the community’s impact, the Pollack family and Roger E. Magowitz, founder of the Seena Magowitz? Foundation, will each match funds raised up to $50,000.? This heartfelt event honors the memory of Babbo Italian Eatery's founder, the late Ken Pollack. A? devoted baseball enthusiast, Ken lost his courageous fight against pancreatic cancer in late 2022. The? name "Babbo," which means "daddy" in Italian, reflects the guiding role Ken played in the lives of his? family, staff, and community.? Valley residents are invited to support Babbo Italian Eatery’s Day of Giving on Feb. 26 in a variety of? impactful ways, honoring the life and legacy of founder Ken Pollack. Community members can dine in,? take out, place a catering order, or purchase a gift card, Additional opportunities to contribute to the cause? include a silent auction and raffle featuring rare memorabilia from baseball legends such as Mookie Betts,? Vladimir Guerrero, Dansby Swanson and more to be announced. Those wishing to further their? involvement can donate to the Seena Magowitz Foundation here or become a sponsor to help advance this? meaningful cause.? Babbo and The Seena Magowitz Foundation will also be hosting an event Feb. 26 for pancreatic cancer? patients, caregivers, and the medical staff at HonorHealth Research Institute. Donate Here https://lnkd.in/gag5Fi5B

SAVE THE DATE!?We are excited to be back in Milwaukee August 15th through the 17th for The Power of US 2025. Come join us and celebrate, our honorary chair of this event Dr. Doug Evans.? Mark your calendars... more information is coming soon!

The Seena Magowitz Foundation is inviting all of you to walk into 2025 with us and our commitment to double our impact in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer. In this new year we intend to expand our efforts to provide even more support and hope to the patients and care givers. What's on the horizon? Our PCSOS (Pancreatic Cancer Support for survivorship) support groups have grown by 75%! We will be doubling our efforts in managing the support group so everyone who enters will receive compassionate guidance, a sense of community, and a safe place to share. Our most powerful step forward may be our new website, that will be launched very soon. This is a new resource that will make things easier for everyone who visits and needs help. Accelerating new research and clinical trials are paramount to all of us. Doubling our fundraising efforts with new events and new ways to show your support will make this a reality. A great example is our new Annual Walk, which is a very powerful opportunity to show your support. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey. Together, we can give hope where it once seemed impossible. With gratitude and determination, Roger E. Magowitz & The Seena Magowitz Foundation Team

Thank you for your support and commitment all through 2024 to the Seena Magowitz Foundation. Your dedication and generosity have been the driving force behind the progress we have made this year. The fact that there is actual progress fighting a disease previously thought to be unbeatable, is a point we cannot stress enough looking forward into 2025. As we do so, our mission to continue connecting patients and families with the best doctors, clinicians, researchers and support groups will move forward. This will be much easier to provide and navigate via our new website, which is coming soon. The Holidays can be a joyous time and they can also be a very difficult time for those suffering and struggling. If you or anyone you know is having a difficult time please direct them to our PCSOS support groups, which can be found on our website. The help is real and it is available to all. Thank you for standing with us to provide hope and support where and when it is needed most. We look forward to continuing this journey together in the coming year Warm Wishes Roger E. Magowitz & The SMF Team Founder Seena Magowitz Foundation

Dear Friends & Supporters, We are profoundly grateful for your support throughout 2024. Your generosity has fueled hope, advanced clinical trials, and supported critical pancreatic cancer research. All of this is bringing us closer to a future where this is treatable chronic disease. As the year draws to a close, we invite you to continue making a meaningful impact through the following opportunities: 1. Donate to Kay Kay’s $30 for 30 Campaign https://lnkd.in/ejN4DNEm. 2. Use Your Donor-Advised Funds Simplify your giving by donating your donor-advised funds (DAF). It is an efficient way to support our mission while aligning with your year end giving goals. 3. Turn Your RMD into a Gift If you’re 70? or older, consider turning your required minimum distribution (RMD) from retirement accounts into a charitable gift. Not only does this help fund life-saving research, but it can also provide a tax benefit for you. 4. Have some time or a talent you would like to share? If you have a talent to share, please reach out to us via email for a list of current needs. [email protected] Your support means more than words can express—it gives hope, fuels innovation, and paves the way for brighter futures With gratitude, Roger E. Magowitz Seena Magowitz Foundation, Founder “Pancreatic Cancer Support Starts Here”

If you or someone you know is having a challenging time this holiday season please join our PCSOS support group or share this information. We provide a safe space and support for those affected by pancreatic cancer. Our next group is December 30th 2024.

Want to find out more about pancreatic cancer clinical trials? Tune in to watch Kimya Harris, Ph. D. Founder of TriCan Health on November 21st 12pm EST.