Join us in welcoming 2026 as we celebrate 20 years of hope with the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation! Thanks to our amazing community, every project, partnership, and initiative continues to put patients at the heart of everything we do. Wishing you a New Year filled with hope, joy, and new beginnings!

🕯️ As 2025 ends, help keep the Candles for the Cure burning bright! Each gift represents hope and strength. Thanks to matching challenges, every dollar given before midnight is doubled. Make your year-end gift and light the way toward more survivors, hope, and a cure. https://curecca.link/candles25

This holiday season, make a gift to Candles for the Cure—help turn hope into possibility for those facing cholangiocarcinoma. 🕯️💚 Every discovery brings us closer to more survivors. Give today and make your gift go even further: https://curecca.link/candles25✨

May the light of this season guide your path with strength and hope, and always remind you of the community that surrounds you. ✨💚

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful Kwanzaa. May this season of unity, creativity, and purpose bring peace, strength, and connection to your families and communities. 🕯💛💚❤️

Warmest wishes to you and yours this holiday season. May your days be merry and bright! 🎄🎅🏼❄️ Merry Christmas from all of us at CCF!

📅 Save the Date! CARE Events are coming to cities across the U.S. this February: Seattle – February 7 Houston – February 21 Nashville – February 21 New England – February 21 Chicago – February 22 Washington D.C./Baltimore – February 28 Registration info will be shared in January. ✨

Jim Hoofnagle showed up as Mrs. Claus to thank his oncology team—and instantly made everyone’s day. 🎅💚✨ Thanks for sharing your holiday spirit, Jim.

Our new campaign system makes it simple to contact your elected officials in seconds! Start with our first campaign, inviting Congress to learn about cholangiocarcinoma and hear from those who have been affected. Take action: https://curecca.link/oneclickpolitics.

🕎 Wishing you a Festival of Lights filled with love, joy, and cherished moments! Happy Hanukkah to all celebrating. 🌟

Team CCF has charity bibs for the 2026 Chicago Marathon on Oct 11! To join, email Meredith McGuffage ([email protected]) with your info and connection to CCF. Fundraising minimum: $2,200. Runners receive full training support, weekly tips, Team CCF gear, and a team lunch.

The 3rd annual #ChelleStrong Golf Outing brought together 120+ golfers to honor Michelle “Chelle” Strati, raising $8,000 for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation.  We are grateful to the Strati family for their continued support and dedication to CCF’s mission.

🎉 Thank you to our amazing Team CCF runners! Five incredible members ran the Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K, raising $14,936+ for cholangiocarcinoma research. Congrats Gretchen, Danielle, Sam, Katrina & Rachel!  📣 Support: https://curecca.link/philadelphia2025

When Dr. Sheri Ford faced cholangiocarcinoma, she balanced realism and hope through scans, surgeries, and long waiting. At CCF, she found an “extraordinary” community. Her story fuels our mission. 💚 Support this work and honor patients like Dr. Ford by giving today at curecca.link/candles25.

Join us for the 2025 Houston Cholangiocarcinoma Symposium on Dec. 12! 🌟 Hear from leading experts and CCF advocates, including Eugene Koay, Stacie Lindsey, Dan Duda, and more. Connect, learn, and advance patient care. Register today: curecca.link/HoustonSymposium 🕗📍Houston, TX

We are just $5,000 away from hitting $100,000 in donations for Candles for the Cure. Be a part of getting us to this first benchmark in a campaign that changes lives. Light a candle for the cure today at curecca.link/candles25. 🕯️Together, we’ll keep the flame burning bright for all who need it.

As Giving Tuesday comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for everyone who has already given.  Each candle represents hope and the tireless work we do together to change the future for patients and families worldwide. Light a candle today at https://curecca.link/candles25,

This holiday season, turn hope into possibility for those facing cholangiocarcinoma. ✨ Your gift to Candles for the Cure fuels research, connects patients & caregivers, and unites the community. Give today and help bring more holidays with loved ones: https://curecca.link/candles25

💚 Today is Giving Tuesday! 💚 Support patients & families facing cholangiocarcinoma. Your gift to Candles for the Cure funds research, connects patients to specialists, and provides hope. Give today to make an even bigger impact: https://curecca.link/candles25

💚 Giving Tuesday 💚 “When my dad was diagnosed with bile duct cancer, I felt the same fear many families face. Now, every patient reminds me why CCF’s research and support matter.” -Dr. Trudy Wu Radiation Oncologist & Daughter Give today: https://curecca.link/candles25

It's Giving Tuesday! Thanks to two generous matching gifts—$25,000 from the Breuhan family (in memory of Andrea Scott) and $9,000 from Bob and Gladys Schussel (in memory of Jill Coyle)—every dollar you give today will be doubled for twice the impact. Make a gift today at curecca.link\/candles2025.

💚 Giving Tuesday is tomorrow! 💚 Every gift brings hope to patients and families facing cholangiocarcinoma. Your support funds life-changing research, connects patients to expert care, and reminds families they are never alone.  Give hope today: https://curecca.link/candles25.

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with #cholangiocarcinoma, one of the most important things you can do is find a specialist who specializes in your specific type of cancer; this may require a second opinion.  Find a specialist today using our Specialist Map at curecca.link/specialistmap.

February is just around the corner, and that means it is time to prepare for Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month! We've marked down some of our merch for Black Friday. Visit our online store today to get your awareness gear. Thanks for spreading the word with us! curecca.org/shop/

Wishing our community a happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for the strength of our CCF community and the hope that research brings 🦃💚

We are grateful for the incredible turnout at our recent CARE Team gatherings in Washington, D.C. / Baltimore, and Houston. 💚 These meetups create space for connection, support, and community. Find upcoming events near you at https://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/events/.

💚 You Are Not Alone 💚 Feeling the weight of loss this holiday season? Our bereaved support group offers a safe space to share, reflect, and connect with others who understand.  💚 Request a bereaved caregiver mentor: curecca.link/BereavedMentor 💚 Join a bereaved support group: curecca.link/bereaved

Today is Children’s Grief Awareness Day — a day to recognize the unique challenges children and young adults face when losing a loved one. Our Grief Care Kit, with support from AstraZeneca, provides practical resources to help families guide kids through grief.  https://curecca.link/GriefToolKit

“After my dad’s cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis, I turned to CCF searching for answers and found something I hadn’t felt in days: hope. This season, your support ensures no patient or caregiver walks this path alone.” -Rob Howard 🕯️ Light a Candle of Hope: curecca.link/candles25

📅 Save the Date! Join us for the 2026 Birmingham Cholangiocarcinoma Symposium on Feb 20, 2026, in Birmingham, AL. Connect with experts, researchers, patients, and advocates. Snacks, beverages, and lunch provided. Register today to reserve your spot: https://curecca.link/birmingham.

🧬 Today is Cancer Biomarker Awareness Day! Cancer #biomarkertesting helps doctors match patients to best treatment based on the cancer’s unique biology. Ask your doctor about biomarker testing today!  Learn more at biomarkersmatter.org. #CancerBiomarkers | #CancerBiomarkerDay

💚 Upcoming Webinar: A Guide to Immunotherapy Join us Nov 13 @ 4:00 p.m. (EDT) with Jenna O’Rourke, MSN, FNP-BC from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to learn about immunotherapy, side effects, and how doctors decide if it’s right for someone with cholangiocarcinoma. https://curecca.link/nov13

Looking for a gentle, gut-friendly meal during treatment? 🎃 Try pumpkin oatmeal! It’s packed with easy-to-tolerate fiber, vitamins, and minerals—low in fat and FODMAPs to help ease GI symptoms. 💚 Get more evidence-based nutrition tips with free Ina®: https://adchol.savorhealth.com/portal/

💚 This November, join our support groups to find connection, comfort, and understanding for anyone affected by cholangiocarcinoma. ✨ Register for any group here: curecca.link/supportgroups

🏃‍♂️💚 We’re grateful to Anton Semelroth Jr. for running the Marine Corps Marathon in honor of his grandpa, Dick, raising $3,490 for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Thank you, Anton, for your generosity and dedication! https://give.cholangiocarcinoma.org/fundraiser/6489752

🕸️ 🎃 Wishing you a Happy Halloween! We’re batty about this community! 🦇

📱 Sign up for free expert grief support — delivered via text. Help Texts provides personalized tips, resources, and gentle guidance to support you as you grieve. Getting support is as easy as getting a text. 👉 Sign up today at helptexts.com/CCFgrief.

Join the CCF Webinar Weaponizing White Blood Cells to Fight Cholangiocarcinoma with Dr. Gregory Lesinski (Emory University) on Oct 30, 4 PM EDT. Learn about CAR T cells, tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, and emerging immunotherapy research. Sponsored by the Bloom Family. 🔗 curecca.link/oct30.

💚 Honoring Jim’s memory, Susan Camberis hosted her first annual “Smoke Out Cholangiocarcinoma” at Mission BBQ. Friends and family came together to celebrate his life, enjoy his favorite food, and raise $1,525 to support others impacted by cholangiocarcinoma. 💚 Thank you!

✨ CARE Events are happening across the country! ✨ 📍 New England Get-Together  🗓️ Oct. 28 | 💻 Virtual 📍 Houston Memorial Park Meet Up 🗓️ Nov. 8 | 🤝 In-person  📍 Washington, DC/Baltimore Inaugural CARE Event 🗓️ Nov. 15 | 💚 In-person Register at curecca.link/25careevents.

“My mentor has been such a blessing to me. Always there at just the right times.” CholangioConnect connects patients, caregivers, and bereaved mentors with someone who understands their journey.  🔗 Request a mentor today: curecca.link/cc.

Meet Dorian and Jade from The Woodlands, TX, two legacy caregivers, ministers, and mentors who are lifting others in the cholangiocarcinoma community. Become a mentor and support someone navigating their journey: curecca.link/cc.

💚 Grief looks different for everyone — and that’s okay. The Grief Care Kit Project offers resources to help children and young adults navigate loss with compassion. Thanks to AstraZeneca, kits are free for families in need. Request one here: https://curecca.link/GriefToolKit.

Join Team CCF's Choose Your Challenge this November by signing up for a local Turkey Trot or organizing one yourself! You can create a fundraising page and receive fundraising support. Visit https://curecca.link/cyc to get started. The first 5 participants will receive a pair of Turkey Trot socks.

Happy Diwali from the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation! 🌟 May this season of light inspire hope, brighten every path, and remind us that together, our community shines stronger. 💛🪔💚 #Diwali #LightThePath #CureCCA #strengthincommunity

💚 October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) is rare, but awareness saves lives. Learn the risk factors, symptoms, and how the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation supports patients, advances research, and brings hope worldwide. 🌍 #LiverCancerAwareness #OctoberIs4Livers

The October CCF Update is here! Join On Your Mark to carry forward Mark’s legacy, sign up for upcoming webinars, and take part in the Turkey Trot with Team CCF! 💚 Don’t miss the Legacy Caregiver Gathering Nov. 6 and stay tuned for Awareness Month updates. 🔗

💻 Join Dr. Lipika Goyal from Stanford for the CCF webinar on Managing Side Effects of FGFR Inhibitors. Learn strategies to improve comfort, monitor side effects, and support treatment outcomes. 🗓 Oct 21, 3:30 PM EDT | Sponsored by Taiho Oncology

Katie & her son Asher honor Bobby’s legacy through Bobby’s Ducks, spreading hope one green duck at a time. 🦆 Join the Oct 18 Memorial Ride & follow their Jeep adventures: https://quackshack.net/shop/ols/products/bobbys-duck.

Honor your loved one’s legacy through giving. 💚 Create a memorial or In Lieu of Flowers page to celebrate their life and support patients and families affected by cholangiocarcinoma. Start here: https://give.cholangiocarcinoma.org/campaign/cholangiocarcinoma-foundation-memorial-fundraising/c684057