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    Pancreatic cancer patient and husband stand with their children and family.

    Moments Matter: Leslie Kissel

    Jun 3, 2019

    Leslie Kissel was a larger-than-life woman, never known to back down from an adventure. Her days were filled with yoga […]
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    Twelve-year pancreatic cancer survivor Steven Yedwabnick

    Moments Matter: Steven Yedwabnick

    May 1, 2019

    Steven Yedwabnick will never forget the thrill that shot through his body when he stood up with other 10-year pancreatic […]
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    Moments Matter: Brennan Tominaga

    Apr 10, 2019

    Though just a kindergartener at the time, now teenager Brennan Tominaga still remembers the loss of his Uncle Curt to […]
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    Green herbs add flavor and important nutrients to foods for pancreatic cancer patients

    Friday Fix: 5 Festive Green Foods for St. Patrick’s Day

    Mar 15, 2019

    In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) compiled a collection of celebratory green […]
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    It Starts with Someone: Mikayla Dolge

    Feb 20, 2019

    High schooler Mikayla Dolge is in the final semester of her senior year. Despite the hustle of preparing for graduation, […]
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    PurpleStride Makes Great Strides in 2018

    Dec 21, 2018

    With 56 PurpleStride 5K walk/run events across the nation, 2018 was filled with an ever-present sea of “purple people.” Joining […]
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    Pancreatic cancer survivor hosts wine tasting fundraiser for walk to end pancreatic cancer

    It Starts with Someone: Diane Borrison

    Oct 3, 2018

    This past September, long-time volunteer and advocate for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), Diane Borrison, celebrated her 12th year […]
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    Fundraiser holds big novelty check with coworkers in support of fighting pancreatic cancer

    Top Fundraiser Honors Her Dad’s Life of Helping Others

    Aug 22, 2018

    Ariel Schulmeister was due to have her first baby girl on August 24, 2014, only two days after her father, […]
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