For Cheryl.
For a Cure.
Team Cheryl is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to shining a light on pancreatic cancer through critical research and awareness. Founded in loving memory of Cheryl Altman, who lost her brave battle on Jan. 2, 2025, our mission is personal—and powerful.
Your donation doesn’t just honor Cheryl’s legacy. It fuels the fight for a cure and brings hope to families facing this devastating disease.
About Cheryl: Mom, grandma, inspiration
Cheryl Altman was a magnetic presence—funny, fierce, and full of heart. A devoted wife to Jim, loving mom to Alex and Eric, adoring Nana to Hudson and Reece, and cherished friend to so many, she lived a life fueled by love, laughter, and boundless generosity.
When pancreatic cancer came into her story, Cheryl met it with unmatched courage, grace, and grit. Though the disease took her life in January 2025, her spirit lives on through the memories she made, the people she shaped, and the legacy she leaves behind. Read more about Cheryl’s extraordinary life.
Pancreatic cancer: the stealth killer
Pancreatic cancer doesn’t just take lives—it steals time and options. The fight for a cure is urgent—and every donation matters.
More than 67,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, according to pancan.org. These aren’t just numbers. They’re parents, partners, friends, and children. The disease moves fast, leaving families with little time and few options.
Thousands of souls lost a year
Progress is happening, but it needs fuel. The overall five-year survival rate is now 13%, a sign that research, better treatments, and earlier detection efforts are making a real difference. But it also reflects how far have to go. Donations help fund additional breakthroughs.
Research raises survival rates
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to catch early. Only about 15% of cases are diagnosed at a localized stage, meaning most people don’t learn they have it until it has already spread. That late detection often limits treatment paths and shortens timelines.