Ilyssa Robbins

LETS MAKE A CHANGE!

In Loving Memory of My Beautiful Mom

Losing my mom to pancreatic cancer has been the most painful experience of my life. She was the heart of our family—kind, strong, and endlessly loving. Her presence was a comfort to everyone who knew her. She listened without judgment, gave without limits, and loved with a kind of grace that made people feel safe, seen, and valued. She was, and always will be, the most beautiful person I’ve ever known.

This past year has been the hardest of my life. I’m planning my wedding—picking out dresses, imagining that special day—and she’s not here. Every moment that should be filled with joy feels incomplete without her by my side. She was supposed to help zip up my dress, calm my nerves, and remind me, like only she could, that everything would be okay. I miss her every single day, and some days, the ache feels unbearable.

We all know someone who’s been touched by cancer. So many families have felt this same kind of heartbreak. That’s why I’m starting this fundraiser—not just for my mom, but for every family who’s ever had to say goodbye too soon. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, and yet it remains one of the most underfunded. We can and must do better.

I want to turn my pain into purpose. I want her story to inspire change. By donating, you’re helping fund research, raise awareness, and bring us closer to a future where no one has to lose someone they love to this terrible disease.

If you’ve lost someone, if you’ve watched someone you love fight for their life, if you just want to be part of something that truly matters—please consider making a donation. Your support means more than words can say.

With love, grief, and hope,

Ilyssa

I am participating in Lustgarten's Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research to celebrate the progress that has been made and to power tomorrow's research. Please support my goal as I embrace Lustgarten's vision of transforming pancreatic cancer into a curable disease. Donate to my page and provide hope to thousands of families touched by this devastating disease.

Why Lustgarten? They are the nation’s largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research. Thanks to separate funding of administrative expenses, 100% of my fundraising and your donation funds pancreatic cancer research - research led by Lustgarten and powered by you! Together, we will raise more money for research advancements than I ever could alone.

Your contribution will help me achieve my goal so that more funding can be allocated for research into early detection and new treatments. Please share this page with any friends you think might be interested in donating, and join me on this journey towards a cure.