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In October 2023, our family received news that would change our lives forever—our father was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer. Since then, we’ve watched him fight this disease with unimaginable strength, courage, and hope. His journey has been incredibly difficult, but it has also shown us the power of love, community, and resilience.
This September, we’re channeling that hope into action by participating in the Albany Walk for Research on September 7, 2025, to raise funds for the Lustgarten Foundation, the nation’s largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research.
We’ve created a team—Witness Groatness—as a tribute to our dad and to everyone who is currently battling or has been lost to this devastating disease. Our team name is a play on our last name, Groat, and a celebration of the greatness of our father’s spirit and the support system surrounding him.
The Lustgarten Foundation is dedicated to funding innovative research to improve early detection, treatment, and—ultimately—a cure for pancreatic cancer. Their impact is real and far-reaching. By supporting this fundraiser, you're not only honoring our dad’s fight, but you're also helping to bring hope to thousands of families facing the same diagnosis.
We are asking for your help. Whether it’s a donation, sharing our story, or joining us at the walk, every bit of support makes a difference. Together, we can stand up to pancreatic cancer—with purpose, with unity, and with love.
Thank you for supporting Witness Groatness and for believing in a future where no one has to face this disease alone.
With gratitude,
The Groat Family 💜
Our Achievements
Top 10 Team
Top 3 Team
Received 15 Donations
Raised $500
Raised $1000
Reached Goal
Thank you to our Donors
$2k
Bshs Softball Booster Club
$1.63k
Miss Scottie’s Softball Fundraiser
$1.35k
Miss Scotties 8u Tournament Fundraiser
$1,000
Adirondack Beverages
$820
Coworkers At Regeneron
From your friends and work family at Regeneron, you will be missed.
$647
Paul Brucato
$500
Patrick
$447
Miss Scottie’s
$283
Garage Sale Donations
$249
518 Futures All-star Game Fundraiser
$212
Emma Downing
Sending love.
$212
Anonymous
With deepest of sympathies for your loss. Tempel lane warehouse associates. Dan L, James H, Matt S, Sara T, Tammy B
$212
Sue & Jim Downing
We love you Groat family!
$212
The Ferlo Family
We will forever cherish all of our wonderful memories of Ken. Sending the Groat family our deepest sympathy. We love you!
$211
Dianne Phillips
He was a great "girl" dad! You know he will always be with you and sending you advise directly to your hearts. He leaves a big void that you will each need to fill for one another. Love Y'all
$200
Erica Cohn And Jon Zucker
$159
Drew B
$159
Alana Morrell
$107
Larry & Colleen
$106
Anonymous
$106
Danielle Groat
$106
Rebecca Casey
$106
Kristen Christoforetti
$106
Benjamin Smith
$106
The Dickmans-mike,barb, Katie, Becky, Yousef, And Warren
With sincere sympathy to the Groat family.
$106
Geraldine Mazza
$106
John Deruscio
$100
Bsnb
$100
Jj's Snack Bar Inc
$100
Marissa Traver
$100
The Cullens
$100
Kandie Sawyer
My deepest sympathies Linda, Danielle and Jennifer. Ken was such a great colleague and an even better person. He so loved “his girls”. I smile every time I think of our time together at NAPA. Sending my love and hugs to you.
$81
Helen Collins
$80
Mark Sumner
He was a joy to work with
$53
Mary Zink
Your dad was such a great guy. Our family will miss him. He had a profound effect on lsabelle and she loved him . We will remember his quiet demeanor and his beautiful smile
$53
Lynn And Steve
$53
Jennifer Haughey
$53
Sarah Delorenzo
$53
Bill Engel
I am so sorry to learn of Ken's passing. I have many great memories of working with him for many years. His family was always first and foremost. God Bless.
$53
Derrick Tripp
$53
Bob Goldman
God always seems to take the very best of us.
$53
Lisa Terriquez-guerrero
Sending love and condolences to the family. Ken was a pleasure to work with in the short time worked with him. His presence here at Regeneron will be missed by myself and many.
$50
Michael Cushing
$28
Coworkers At Regeneron
From your friends and work family at Regeneron, you will be missed.
$28
Warren & Valerie Knatz
$27
Leah Rucinski
$27
Lisa Corbett
in honor of Ken
$25
Miss Scottie’s Softball Fundraiser
$21
Brianna Nolette
Ken, you are greatly missed!
