Community Outreach
IN MORE THAN 90COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY,
exciting things continue to unfold.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is supported by thousands of volunteers around the country,
whose passion and commitment propel our mission forward. The results are amazing!
Community Outreach Highlights in 2011–’12
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Volunteers held 195 affiliate and signature events that significantly advanced our
fundraising efforts and raised awareness about pancreatic cancer. These, along
with more than 270 third-party events, grossed more than $9.8 million.
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Advocacy volunteers sent over 25,000 messages to members of Congress and a record
nearly 650 volunteers joined us for the sixth annual Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day
in Washington, D.C.
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Thanks in part to volunteer outreach, the organization registered more than 2,500 media
hits with a reach in excess of 1.3 billion impressions.
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Volunteers raised awareness in their local health care communities at nearly 300 events,
an increase of almost 50% over the previous year.
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runners and walkers participated in 93 different races around the country as part
of our TEAMHOPE marathon program, raising nearly $600,000.
Join the fight! Visit
www.pancan.org
to find out how you can join
the thousands of volunteers who are helping us make a difference nationwide.