Dustin Lee James Foundation

10/12/2026

!!!LAST CALL FOR SPONSORS!!!

We are looking for businesses and organizations to sponsor our upcoming event the Annual BTHO Pancreatic Cancer BBQ. We have sponsorship levels ranging from $500-$1000!

Please share to help us find local partners in our community! Email us at [email protected] for more information.

10/08/2026

ONE MONTH FROM TODAY IS OUR Annual BTHO Pancreatic Cancer BBQ!!!

We can't wait to see everyone out at The Mason Homestead! Let's Beat The Hell Outta Pancreatic Cancer (and eat some good food while we're at it)!

10/03/2026

Did you know that almost every single item at the Annual BTHO Pancreatic Cancer BBQ is donated?! We truly couldn't do it without our incredible community. With that said, there's still time to support us this year! Every gift - big or small is appreciated beyond measure. The more we can get donated, the more we are able to give toward beat(ing) the hell outta pancreatic cancer!

If you or your company would like to help us out with raffle prizes, please email us at [email protected]

09/04/2026

We can't pull off the Annual BTHO Pancreatic Cancer BBQ alone, we need YOUR support!

Even if you can't attend our event, we have a number of ways you can show your support. Email us at [email protected] or send us a DM if you're interested!

09/02/2026

When you are planning out your fall, don't forget to pencil us in on November 7th for the Annual BTHO Pancreatic Cancer BBQ ! We'll be out at the Mason Homestead from 12-3pm!

08/27/2026

This is incredible news and a great example of why we continue to raise funds and awareness!!!

A RAS inhibitor called RASONQUE™ (daraxonrasib) is approved for the treatment of adults with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma who have received at least one prior systemic therapy or are not candidates for multiagent systemic therapy. This is now considered the new standard of care for patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer after clinical trial results in this population showed a doubling of survival compared to chemotherapy as well as improved quality of life for patients.

PanCAN Chief Scientific and Medical Officer Anna Berkenblit, MD, MMSc shares, “The FDA approval of RASONQUE™ is the most significant advancement we have ever seen in the fight against pancreatic cancer. This drug will transform how we treat pancreatic cancer – giving people the opportunity for more time with loved ones, the possibility of a better quality of life and renewed confidence that continued research will deliver even greater advances.”

We are here to help. 💜 Contact PanCAN Patient Services for one-to-one support and free information about the disease and treatment options.

04/23/2026

Before we jump into planning our upcoming events, we wanted to take a moment to look back at what your support made possible last year!

In 2025, we donated $12,000 to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the Lustgarten Foundation to support pancreatic cancer research and advocacy.

Your generosity also helped us continue building the Aggie Ring Scholarship Endowment at Texas A&M University. We are now a little over halfway to fully funding the endowment in Dustin’s name.

Thank you for standing with our family and helping us create a lasting legacy for Dustin that continues to give back.

04/15/2026

Don't worry, we haven't gone anywhere!

This year's Annual BTHO Pancreatic Cancer BBQ will be held on November 7th! Save the date and join us to kick off Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month in Dustin's honor.

See you all in the fall!!

12/17/2025

12/17/2025

🚨🚨🚨F I V E HOURS LEFT 🚨🚨🚨

🎟️ $30 per ticket enters you to win a Sky Blue YETI Hopper M20 Backpack Soft Cooler AND a Charcoal Trailhead Camp Chair. That’s a $600 value!

💜 All proceeds benefit The Dustin Lee James ’07 Endowed Memorial Aggie Ring Scholarship at Texas A&M University, Dustin’s alma mater.

👉 Purchase your tickets online via Venmo or Paypal on our website: https://www.dljfoundation.com/birthday

🏆 Winner will be drawn on Dustin’s birthday, TOMORROW, December 17th!