On Behalf of Family and Friends, The Kent Pankow Trust Fund, and Wild TV; it is with the heaviest of hearts and sympathy that we must pass along that Kent lost his tremendous battle with Brain Cancer, this morning July 12th, 2010.

Kent was fortunate enough to have had the time to say a personal good-bye to family and friends, while remaining at home during the last few weeks of his life.

It is our greatest hope that Kent will find happiness, peace and comfort as he begins a new journey and that all who knew and loved Kent will not mourn his loss for long in sadness and grief but will find the spirit to celebrate a life well lived, and to take an example from Kent, and find the inner strength to live, love and breathe again.

Kent you are an inspiration. You are loved. You are missed.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who helped Kent in his battle with cancer. Your donations, auction items, fund raising, support, phone calls, emails and everything that everyone has done to help us during this trying time is appreciated beyond words.

- Dieter, Lea, Ryan and Garrett Kohler

Kent Pankow
Kent William Pankow (40)
Sunrise - December 6, 1969
Sunset - July 12, 2010

After a fierce ten-and-a-half year battle with brain cancer, Kent William Pankow passed away at his home in Edmonton on Monday, July 12, 2010 with his wife, Deb Hurford, at his side.

This remarkable man touched so many people in his short lifetime... He challenged us to recognize that life is a beautiful journey because of all the obstacles, and he helped us realize that there are quiet heroes walking beside us all.

Please join us in celebrating the life of our dear, sweet Kent:


Kent Pankow: Celebration of Life - Edmonton
Monday, July 19, 2010
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Alberta Aviation Museum Hangar
11410 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton
Cash Bar
Everyone welcome


Kent Pankow: Memorial Ride - Edmonton to Olds Cemetery
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
8:00 am departure from Tim Horton\'s at 99 Street and 51 Avenue
10:30 am arrival at Olds Cemetery (Junction between Highways 2A and 27)
All riders and motorists are welcome to participate in Kent's last ride


Kent Pankow: Burial - Olds Cemetery
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Olds Cemetery (Junction between Highways 2A and 27)
11:00 am family & memorial riders gather to place Kent\'s ashes in their final resting place


Kent Pankow: Celebration of Life - Olds
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
1:00 pm
Royal Canadian Legion, Olds
5241 - 46th Street (on Highway 27 as you enter town)
Lunch to follow


Contributors Donations
Ryan Kohler
Garrett Kohler
Lea Kohler
Dieter Kohler		 $25,100.00
David and Shoko
Okumiya		 $10,000.00
Ray Hesterman $5,000.00
Chris David of
the Hunting
Chronicles
Whitetail Hunt
Auction		 $3,000.00
Dominick Tavella
(Diversified Financial)
Romane, Sanja
and Josef
Janker		 $2,000.00
Auction Items
Donated by
Bushnell,
Under Armour,
Drury Outdoors,
Banded Productions,
M2D Camo, Browning,
BKK Enterprises		 $1,943.63
KNS Karpet Kleaning (Keith Searles)
Hockey Impact $1,100.00
Rick & Susan Kohler $1,000.00
Gravel Agency
(Martin Gravel)		 $1,000.00
BZ Outdoors Inc.
(Scott, Jillian and
James Stirling)		 $1,000.00
see full list

Click Here to Make A Donation

In January of 2000, Kent had a seizure and was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) tumour, It was the size of a golf ball, in the right frontal lobe of his brain. Kent successfully underwent 2 skull surgeries, maximum radiation and Temodal chemo treatment at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton.

The surgeries resulted in minor memory loss and Kent remained free of cancer for 7 years.

The Cross Cancer institute ordered an urgent MRI on Sept 10th 2009. It revealed that there are currently 3 tumours in Kent’s right frontal lobe, covering a 10 cm area which has expanded into the centre of his brain. The Mayo Clinic has access to drugs that are not yet approved in Canada and they have surgeons who can conduct motor mapping to reduce the risks associated with brain surgery. Kent's surgery will take place in an MRI surgical suite under the capable hands of Dr. Ian Parney and team. The Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota is ranked No.1 in Neurology and Neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.

Why Fundraise?

According to the financial advisors at the Mayo Clinic, the costs for Kent’s treatment could be as high as $120-140,000 US. The cost of skull surgery alone ranges from $76,000 to $84,000 US.

His chemo treatments will be $4,550.00 CDN per IV injection, and he will require a chemo treatment every three weeks indefinitely after surgery. Then his rehabilitation begins. These funds will only be used for Kent's medical bills and medications. Any money that is left over after Kent is "Cancer Free" will be given to the Canadian Cancer Society in a bid to help other people stricken with this terrible illness.

Ryan and Garrett have set out a path to help their brother Kent in his journey with his brain cancer.

Dieter now has set up this formal trust fund for Kent.

Garrett KohlerGarrett has set up a a major poker tournament at the River Cree Resort and Casino.

Ryan KohlerRyan has donated a 6 day bow hunt in the Alberta Bowzone:
With a donation to Kent you are automatically entered with a chance to win this 6 day hunt, courtesy of WildTV.

In response to Kents illness WildTV sponsors have kindly donated their hunting products to be auctioned off in support of this cause. Clicking here will redirect you to our eBay auctions to bid..



Any donations, cheques, money orders are all welcome.
You will be able to write off corporate donations.
Kent will be leaving for the Mayo Clinic on 29th September 2009.

"A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH THE FIRST STEP"
Thank you all so much for your support
Dieter, Lea, Ryan and Garrett.
Kent Pankow Slideshow

The Kent Pankow Trust Fund C/O WildTV 11263-180st, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S-OB4:
The trust fund no is: 5334918 | CIBC Stony Plain, AB.
The transit number is: 00679