Jack Lehmkuhl's Legacy's Fundraising Page

Thank you for visiting Jack's Giving Page to support Neuroendocrine Cancer Research and Care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.

Jack's journey began in July 2019 when his routine annual labwork revealed shocking abnormalities.  If you met him, you would agree that Jack was an exceptionally rare type of individual.  True to his nature, his cancer diagnosis reflected his rarity as well, with his particular cancer type representing less than 2% of nationally treated cancers.  After a barrage of additional testing, it was ultimately discovered that he had grade 2, stage 4 neuroendocrine carcinoma of unknown primary that had metastasized to his liver.  No trace of his primary cancer was ever found.  

Jack had many life lessons to teach us in his 76 years.  He was many things to many people:  a high school baseball coach, math teacher, administrator, husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.  His words of wisdom and attitude towards life's proverbial curve balls were reflected in his approach to his cancer battle.  In the words of Babe Ruth, "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."  And play the game he did...he continued to play his beloved golf for a year following his diagnosis, despite facing countless doctor appointments, tests, procedures, and treatments.  He showed his unwavering strength, courage and positive attitude, up through his final inning.  

It is our hope, that the memory of our beloved Jack will further Neuroendocrine cancer research.  Neuroendocrine cancer is represented by the zebra cancer ribbon, noted for its black and white stripes, which are central to its uniqueness.  Everyone has his/her own stripes, making each individual and case unique.  

Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Day is November 10:

• Supporting the Fighters

• Admiring the Survivors

• Honoring the Fallen

• And never, ever giving up hope

On behalf of Jack's beloved wife and daughters, we thank you for honoring his memory in his fight against cancer.

Diahn Lehmkuhl, 

Holly Abel, 

Heidi Northrup