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Weeks of his hat! Hats off to Wellesley woman effort unique fundraiser for the Pancreatic Cancer Research

Dateline: BOSTON, MA …

Two years ago, Sue O'Neil's life changed forever when her beloved husband of 33 years, Tom O'Neil, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Little less than four months later, Tom died in Wellesley, MA home.

Struggling to cope with their loss, O'Neil started reading about pancreatic cancer, the deadliest of all cancers most important kills 97% of patients within 5 years, 50% in 6 months. In the USA cancer, pancreas kills more than 33,000 people each year.

Soon he realized that his reading and his penchant for hats, will ultimately result in the creation of new company started O'Neil, luvyourhat LLC, which offers a unique line of fun and funky hats. In honor of Tom O'Neil's memory and help save lives in the future, net income will be donated luvyourhat the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, the largest private foundation for pancreatic cancer research in the United States.

Weeks hat!

O'Neil and her husband's friends had their first fundraiser to combat pancreatic cancer in October 2007, organizing a golf tournament in honor of Tom who raised $ 25,000 for the Lustgarten Foundation.

Two weeks after the tournament, O'Neil found another way to fund research. O'Neil says, "You see, I love wearing hats. When I wore out with Tom, many people complimented me on my hat that became a joke between us. Almost a year after the day she lost my husband, I put my hat shine again. Three separate women stopped me to say "Luv Your Hat!" I smiled to myself and realized that this was! I sell hats and donate a portion of each sale of pancreatic cancer research. "

Luvyourhats' stylish hats are made of a lightweight fabric that is textured and covered with sparkle. The cowboy hat can be the desired shape and baseball cap and visor Velcro straps are adjustable. The hats are currently available for purchase online at www.luvyourhat.com, and will soon appear in stores and other professional courses Retailers such as word spreads about O'Neil's efforts.

To order a hat, or additional information for prospective retailers, please visit www.luvyourhat.com, or email Sue@luvyourhat.com. The website also has a page dedicated to those who have lost their battle with cancer pancreas and encourages others to submit their stories.

The Lustgarten Foundation.

The Foundation's mission profit for the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research is to advance scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer:

§ Increase funding and support of research on biological mechanisms and strategies related clinical prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer of the gastrointestinal tract, with primary emphasis on adenocarcinoma of the pancreas;

§ Facilitate and enhance the dialogue between members of the medical and scientific research efforts and clinical that relate to pancreatic cancer;

§ The promotion increased the annual budget of the National Cancer Institute, with emphasis on research associated with pancreatic cancer, and

§ To enhance public awareness of pancreatic cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention and providing informational support for pancreatic cancer patients, their families and friends.

The Lustgarten Foundation Research on Pancreatic Cancer is in? Stewart Avenue in 1111? Bethpage, New York. For more information please visit www.lustgarten.org or call 1-516-803-2304 or 1-866-789-1000.

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