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    By Andrea Salazar

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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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    Rod Williams, new Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Board member.

    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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    Daughter volunteers to help end pancreatic cancer so no other family has to suffer loss

    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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