After Nick John tragically passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2018, Mastodon partnered with the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Mastodon has raised nearly $60,000 to fight this disease and support researchers and patients around the globe. The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is focused on finding a cure for pancreatic cancer, and empowering patients and families whose lives are touched by this disease. Founded in 1997, the Hirshberg Foundation funds groundbreaking scientific research, provides patient education and support, and sustains hope that this cancer will be eradicated once and for all.