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PanCAN Welcomes Two Executives to its Board of Directors

Jul 6, 2021

Karyn Temple and Marco Argenti both lost loved ones to pancreatic cancer.

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Survivors’ Credo: We Are the Voice for All Who Are No Longer with Us

Jun 6, 2021

On National Cancer Survivors’ Day, pancreatic cancer survivors offer inspiration.

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Linda Put PanCAN in Her Will in Memory of Larger-Than-Life Mom Who Gave So Much

May 9, 2021

A Mother’s Day Tribute to Gladys Dodge: Tough, strong and loved by the whole town.

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Volunteer Follows in Mom’s Footsteps to Become a Teacher

May 4, 2021

Sonja Whipps’ mom encouraged her to follow her dream and now she fundraises in her honor.

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PanCAN’s CEO Named LA Business Journal’s Nonprofit Executive of the Year

Apr 26, 2021

Julie Fleshman’s been a catalyst for change in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

Tai Chi: This Ancient Martial Art Heals and Nearly Anyone Can Do It

Apr 23, 2021

Master teacher shares the benefits of this more than 1,000-year old Chinese practice.

Pancreatic cancer survivor at PanCAN PurpleStride 5K

Beating the Odds Gives Survivor and Fundraiser Chance to Give Back

Apr 19, 2021

After 107 chemo treatments, she’s grateful to celebrate five years of survivorship.

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Brothers Curious About Link Between New-Onset Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer

Apr 13, 2021

Brothers’ hunch led them to fund research in their dad’s memory.

University’s Commitment to Ending Pancreatic Cancer Runs Deep

Apr 8, 2021

UAB Medicine has been a proud sponsor of PanCAN’s PurpleStride for nine years.

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This Doctor – Also a Patient – Says Trust Your Hunches

Mar 30, 2021

What should patients do after diagnosis? A doctor weighs in from personal experience.

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OptumCare Cancer Care Sponsors PurpleStride Las Vegas To Be Part of Positive Change

Mar 18, 2021

PanCAN’s a big fan of OptumCare Cancer Care in Las Vegas and the feeling seems mutual. OptumCare has been supporting […]
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Honoring Her Family’s Legacy of Giving Back

Feb 23, 2021

Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, PanCAN is celebrating the contributions of our community’s Black supporters and the […]
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Why Brian Made a Gift to PanCAN in His Will

Feb 4, 2021

We sat down with PanCAN donor and volunteer Brian Brandt to talk about how much it means to him to […]
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Rod Williams, new Pancreatic Cancer Action Network board member.

“It’s Time to Decrease Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Minority Communities”

Feb 4, 2021

PanCAN Board Member “It’s Time to Decrease Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Minority Community”

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Son’s Love for Mom Spurs Creative Fundraiser

Jan 25, 2021

“Your mother has pancreatic cancer.” When the doctor said those words to him and his mom Joanne, Kyle McMahon cried, […]
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New PanCAN Board Member says “What You Do Every Day Matters”

Dec 10, 2020

Rod Williams is executive chairman of PaceMate, a digital healthcare company for remote cardiac monitoring. As the newest member of […]
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2020: What a Year!

Dec 7, 2020

It’s been a year like no other. And through it all, you never once stopped making a difference for PanCAN. […]
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“Find a Doctor That Will Fight For You”

Nov 30, 2020

Meet Elise Roth Tedeschi, an eight-year pancreatic cancer survivor and co-Affiliate Chair of PanCAN’s Atlanta Affiliate of volunteers. She’s passionate […]
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Breast Cancer Survivor Fundraises for PanCAN to Honor Her Dad’s Legacy

Oct 14, 2020

“Pops.” That’s what she called him. Donna Glick of Palm Beach, Fla., lost her dad to pancreatic cancer 14 years […]
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Giving Is a Family Affair Part II

Sep 24, 2020

Editor’s Note: Last week, we introduced you to Harriet and Gerry Berner. They decided to join forces with their cousins […]
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World Gratitude Day: So Much to Be Grateful For

Sep 21, 2020

A Special Note to You on World Gratitude Day We are grateful for the difference you make every day – […]
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Giving Is a Family Affair Part I

Sep 17, 2020

What inspires a three-year pancreatic cancer survivor and his wife? Teaming up with their cousins to support the work of […]
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“A Month of David” Honors Her Husband’s Memory

Aug 31, 2020

Kim Hagar and husband David had just purchased a camper and were making plans to retire. A pancreatic cancer diagnosis […]
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Chill Summer Recipes in a Snap

Aug 28, 2020

Try these easy, tasty summer recipes and never turn on the oven.

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Dad’s Humble Start Leads to Legacy of Giving

Jul 20, 2020

Rudolf (Rudi) Robert Schulte always told people how fortunate he was to live most of his life in America. His […]
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John Lewis Freedom Runners Support PanCAN

Jul 9, 2020

The John Lewis Freedom Runners of Atlanta recently donated $5,000 to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). They run in […]
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Donors Give Even More During Pandemic

Jul 1, 2020

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the […]
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PanCAN Earns Highest Charity Rating for 16th Year

Jun 24, 2020

For the 16th consecutive year, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator – the highest […]
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Volunteers and Donors Show Extra Support During Pandemic

May 4, 2020

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear PurpleStride T-shirts, some don business attire, others choose yoga pants. It doesn’t matter […]
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Father’s Belief in Daughter Inspires Her to Volunteer

Apr 23, 2020

Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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