Keith Surges lost his battle with appendix cancer / pseudomyxoma peritonei just 49 months after diagnosis.  We miss him more with each day that passes but believe that his spirit lives within us.  In his memory, we will continue to work toward helping others with this disease.  Thank you for believing in our goal and for always remembering Keith as...

We are excited to invite you to the Seventh Annual Summer Scurry to benefit the ACPMP Research Foundation. This years race will take place on Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Independence, OH. Click here for details and to register.

Bob Worden, was diagnosed with Appendix Cancer in July, 2014. He has been courageously battling this nasty disease for 2 years. Family and friends of Bob Worden hosted their first Appendix Cancer Awareness Walk on July 9th at Onondaga Lake Park. Thank you to those who supported their efforts to spread awareness about Appendix Cancer in the Syracuse area and create funding for education and research to find...

Our 10th Annual PMP Cancer Awareness Walk and our 5th Dad's Day 5K was a huge success. This event is held annually to increase awareness and create funding for education and research to find a cure for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) Cancer, commonly referred to as Appendix Cancer. Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, meaning a false (pseudo), benign tumor with mucinous (myxoma) of the...

Bring your friends and family and join us for the 1st Santa's Summer 5K, Cancer Walk and Fun Run! The event will be held the morning of June 4th, 2016, rain or shine at Bellingham Park in Mooresville, NC. Kids' Fun Run, Walk, 5K, Costume Contest, Prizes, Sponsorships and more. Visit Hoops4aCure for more info and to register!

The women of Kappa Kappa Gamma put their hearts and efforts together to change the community of Tucson with their annual philanthropy event in April. Hoops for Hope is a 3-on-3-basketball tournament that is nationally recognized throughout Kappa Kappa Gamma. This year, they had 200 teams participate in the tournament and reached their goal of $25,000 for The ACPMP Research Foundation. They upped their goal from last year's...

As a PMP/Appendix Cancer patient and survivor, I have wanted to wear a T-shirt but can't seem to find one that is plain and simple. Then I thought, What about the caregiver? So I created one for caregivers. Then my Mom, Sister, Nephew, Sons, and more people wanted shirts too so I created one for them. Then I thought it would be a great idea...

The 6th annual PMP Pub Crawl in the Fall, in memory of our friend Doug Selmont and benefiting the PMP Research Foundation, took place at Stony Creek Brewery in Branford, CT and raised an amazing $4,205.00 for PMP research and education.  Thanks to all who participated in this fantastic event!

Thank you to the many sponsors, volunteers and participants of the 1st Annual Hoops for a Cure Basketball Challenge! It was a great day and many fun games were played while raising money for appendix cancer. Visit and "Like"the Hoops4aCure Facebook page or Hoops4aCure website and check out the local news station video on our YouTube Channel.

Congratulations to Team Keith for exceeding their fundraising goal and raising over $11,000 for PMP and Appendix Cancer research and education.