Skip Viragh Charities, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established for the dual purpose of:

(1) Augmenting financial support at leading research institutions to find an early detection method for pancreatic cancer, reduce the mortality rate and eradicate the disease.

(2) Assisting organizations that strive to enhance the quality of life for children with serious health problems.

Current beneficiaries include The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, an international leader in pancreatic cancer research, and The Make-A-Wish ® Foundation, a nonprofit organization that fulfills the wishes of children facing life-threatening illnesses.