The Mike Shane Memorial Fund

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The fund was created in memory of Mike Shane, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and generous philanthropist. Mike was deeply committed to giving back—he led the Dayton Feast of Giving, an annual Thanksgiving event serving thousands in the Dayton, Ohio community, and served on the boards of Dayton Children’s Hospital, the American Heart Association (Southwest Ohio chapter), and the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton.

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To ensure Mike Shane's legacy continues to make a lasting impact, The Mike Shane Memorial Fund will combine with Craine's Cholangiocarcinoma Crew, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative cholangiocarcinoma research, to continue the Fund’s mission. Since its founding in 2012, Craine's Cholangiocarcinoma Crew has committed to grant 100% of the funds it raises directly to cholangiocarcinoma research while also providing mentorship, education, and advocacy to patients and families around the world.

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In Mike's honor and in recognition of the hard work of the Mike Shane Memorial Fund staff, volunteers and loyal donors who all have contributed to the success of the Mike Shane Memorial Fund, the annual Mike Shane Memorial Cholangiocarcinoma Research Grant will be established through Craine's Cholangiocarcinoma Crew, ensuring that Mike's compassion, vision, and unwavering commitment to helping others and the Fund’s legacy will continue to inspire hope and fuel scientific discovery for generations to come.