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We strongly believe if there was a better protocol for early screening and detection, that David would still be here with us today.
David fought a courageous battle against Pancreatic Cancer. He was determined and strong through his fight to defy the odds and push the limits of care. Sadly, he lost his battle after just 10 months.
In David’s honor, it is our mission to redefine the standard of care, educate patients, and to help transform early detection and screening standards. We hope our efforts could help other families and patients who have been touched by this horrible disease.
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David’s Legacy
We strongly believe if there was a better protocol for early screening and detection, that David would still be here with us today. David fought a courageous battle against Pancreatic Cancer. He was determined and strong through his fight to defy the odds and push the limits of care. Sadly, he lost his battle after just 10 months.
In David’s honor, it is our mission to redefine the standard of care, educate patients, and to help transform early detection and screening standards. We hope our efforts could help other families and patients who have been touched by this horrible disease.
The David M. Blank Foundation was established to honor the remarkable legacy of David Blank, whose lifelong dedication to helping others continues to inspire us. Through our work, we strive to carry forward his compassion and generosity, ensuring his impact lives on and grows.
David was the best husband, father, grandfather and friend. David loved to fish and to spend time with his family and friends. He told the best stories and the best jokes.
He was a respected doctor who cared deeply about his patients and saved many lives.
David was a man who showed up – for his family, his friends, his patients, and even those he had never met. This charity continues that legacy of care.
You can read more about David’s character and his heroic actions in this 2004 New York Magazine article: Crash.
The world was a much better place with David in it and he is so very missed.
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day…always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear”
About
The David M. Blank Foundation d's Legacy
The David M. Blank Foundation was established to honor the remarkable legacy of David Blank, whose lifelong dedication to helping others continues to inspire us. Through our work, we strive to carry forward his compassion and generosity, ensuring his impact lives on and grows.
David was the best husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a respected doctor who cared deeply about his patients and saved many lives.
David loved fishing and to spend time with his family and friends.
He told the best stories and told the best jokes.
The world was a much better place with David in it and his is so very missed.
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day…always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear”
Our Three-Part Mission
Better Protocol for Early
- Advocate for improved diagnostic methods
- Support research into early detection technologies
- Partner with medical institutions on screening initiatives
Change the Standard of Care
Fund research for innovative treatment options
Challenge existing treatment Promote access to advanced therapies
Better Educ Treatment Options
- Provide comprehensive information resources
- Connect patients with specialists
- Empower families with knowledge
Our Journey
David fought arageous battle against pancreatic cancer with determination and strength. Throughout, we learned there are treatment, but finding that information difficult and getting approval fromd-of-care doctors is limited.
We strongly a better protocol for early screening and detection, David would still be here with us.
Our Commitment
In David’s honor, we hope our could help other families and patients who have horrible disease. We are dedicated to ensuring that no family faces pancreatic cancer without, information, and access to the latest advances.