Theresa Tracy Trot Gives $39,844 to Support Pancreatic Research at Peoria Medical School
The Theresa Tracy Trot organization presented a check for $39,844 to the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria January 29 at East Peoria City Hall.
The donation is a result of the organization’s year-round fundraising efforts, including its annual walk on the East Peoria Riverfront, golf outing and other community events. The gift will support pancreatic research at the College of Medicine in Peoria. Their work focuses on advancing knowledge, improving techniques, and finding solutions to impede tumor growth and to create more effective clinical treatments and better patient outcomes.
The Theresa Tracy Strive to Survive organization is named in honor of Theresa Ann (Naramore) Tracy who passed away at age 44 after a tough battle with pancreatic cancer. The 100 percent volunteer organization was founded by family and friends to increase survivability of pancreatic cancer through awareness of signs and symptoms and to advancement of cures through funding for research for early detection, testing and treatment of pancreatic cancer. Since its founding, the organization through the hard work and generosity of volunteers has donated more than $1 million to local organizations and healthcare affiliates to support their mission.