Molly Wirt

"Funding means research, research means treatment, and treatment means hope." - Molly Wirt

Learn how Molly became involved in securing funding and providing hope through CCF.

Tune in to a new Cholangio Heroes podcast and learn how the CholangioConnect program impacted both Toni (mentor) and Tung (mentee). 

Note: This is a great resource for CholangioConnect mentors to share with either newly diagnosed patients or any new mentees.

Dr. Reham Abdel-Wahab,

Director of Research and Chief Scientific Officer

George Riddle 

CCF Research Advocate Volunteer

Bacteria live in our guts – in all of us. Some of them are good; some are not. Some of them help us digest food; some help fight or promote infections; some work for or against cancer and its treatment. Can they help fight cholangiocarcinoma? Perhaps, if we do it right.

Kelly Butler

CCF Volunteer and NIH Postbac Research Fellow

The traditional chemotherapies gemcitabine and cisplatin have several side effects and have been used to treat cholangiocarcinoma for decades. However, the field of precision oncology is rapidly advancing and generating new, more targeted treatment options. 

TeamCCF is gearing up for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 9th. It will be our largest team to date with 26 runners. Anyone interested in cheering with TeamCCF can find the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation tent at mile 15. All are welcomed! 

On Sunday, August 28, TeamCCF member, Kristen Pembek ran the Green River Marathon in memory of her grandma. This unique marathon started in Marlboro, Vermont, and ended in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Kristin ran a half marathon in 2021 with TeamCCF. Well done, Kristen! 

Lisa Reynolds lost her mom, Laurie Kundrat, in January of 2022. Laurie loved to bike, and in her memory, Lisa decided to organize a bike ride starting at the Lake Wobegon Trail in St Joseph, MN on September 18th. Lisa and her brother worked with a designer to make shirts and posters for the event. All money raised will go to CCF and be earmarked for scientific research.

Kevin Coyle will host the 4th annual "A Hike for Jill. A Hike for a Cure," on Saturday, Sept. 10th. This year Kevin and his friends will hike to the summit of Mount Jefferson. The third highest peak in New Hampshire’s beautiful White Mountains.

Shop the CCF store during our Labor Day sale. All items will be 25% off starting Thursday, September 1st through Monday, September 5th. Make sure to use the code laborday25 to receive 25% off. The discount does not apply to shipping costs.