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The gift to PanCAN was made in honor of the memory of Skip Viragh, pictured here and a pioneer in the mutual fund industry.

Transformational Gift Furthers PanCAN’s Pioneering Research Initiatives to Detect and Treat Pancreatic Cancer

Mar 14, 2023

The gift is in honor of the memory of Skip Viragh to accelerate progress for patients.

A Special Day Inspires Meaningful Gifts in a Mother’s Memory

Nov 4, 2022

Ari and Jackson’s wedding tribute to his mom inspires meaningful gifts.

Sandra Mack’s Impact Was Felt in Columbus Affiliate and Throughout PanCAN

Oct 28, 2022

Survivor Council, Advocate, Outreach Chair, face of PurpleStride – Sandra touched all.

PGA Champ Tom Weiskopf and wife Laurie stayed positive after Tom’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

PGA Tour Great Approaches Diagnosis and Treatment with a Champion’s Attitude

Aug 22, 2022

PGA Tour great Tom Weiskopf says ‘Be proactive, not reactive’ to diagnosis.

Team Ipsen at PanCAN PurpleStride Boston

Leading National Sponsor Ipsen Illustrates Commitment to Patients, PurpleStride and PanCAN

Jul 15, 2022

PurpleStride is the ideal illustration of Ipsen’s profound commitment to PanCAN.

University of California Cancer Centers Join Together to Raise Funds and Awareness at PanCAN PurpleStride

Jun 22, 2022

All five UC Cancer Centers participated in PurpleStride through sponsorship and teams

Memorial Cancer Institute PurpleStride team pictured in front of their Sponsor tent.

Memorial Cancer Institute Stands Behind Community with PurpleStride Premier Sponsorship

May 26, 2022

Memorial Cancer Institute stands behind community as PurpleStride Premier Sponsor.

Bell Nunnally Celebrates PanCAN PurpleStride Dallas-Fort Worth with 13th Year of Taking Steps to End Pancreatic Cancer

Apr 26, 2022

For 13 years, Bell Nunnally has donned purple and laced up their walking shoes.

Charlotte Gastro employees in their booth at PanCAN PurpleStride

Charlotte Gastroenterology and Hepatology Staff Goes All-In with PanCAN PurpleStride Sponsorship and Fundraising

Apr 8, 2022

Since 2013, Charlotte Gastro has been an enthusiastic sponsor of PurpleStride.

For PanCAN PurpleStride Boise Premier Sponsor GRAIL, PanCAN’s mission is personal

Mar 3, 2022

GRAIL staff has seen impact of pancreatic cancer on family, friends and colleagues.

Daughter Crosses the Finish Line of the NYC Marathon in Honor of her Mom

Dec 16, 2021

Heather’s family has been fundraising since 2011. This year, she went the distance.

Holiday Gift Ideas

Eight Ways to Fuel Progress and Help Patients Thrive with Your Holiday Gifting

Dec 8, 2021

Consider these alternative gifting ideas to support patients and their families.

Mountain is No Obstacle for Husband’s Tribute

Sep 9, 2021

We cannot let pancreatic cancer win,” says Tim , who lost his wife Leslie in 2019.

Sandy and Aaliyah

A Cross-Border, Cross-Generational Friendship is Born, Thanks to a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

Jul 30, 2021

Age and borders are no barriers for connection of these pancreatic cancer patients.

Tony Brown, veteran NBA referee, battles stage IV pancreatic cancer

Veteran NBA Referee Tony Brown Fights Pancreatic Cancer, Raising Awareness and Funds with Support of NBRA

Jul 22, 2021

The longtime official is raising awareness and funds with the support of the NBRA.

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Grandson Competes in First Half Ironman in Tribute to Grandfather’s Well-Lived Life

May 22, 2021

Grandson dedicates Chattanooga triathlon to honor grandfather’s life and legacy.

Daughters of Six-Year Survivor Celebrate their Mom with Commitment to PanCAN

May 10, 2021

Celebrating Parents’ Day: Two sisters honor their mom, a six-year survivor.

Family’s Fundraising Progress, Shared on PanCAN’s Instagram Stories, Inspires Others to Step Up

Apr 29, 2021

Family’s fundraising progress, shared on PanCAN’s IG Stories, inspires others.

Broward-Palm Beach Affiliate Chair Carlos Ayala Finds Purpose and Family in PanCAN’s Community

Apr 18, 2021

Carlos Ayala has been committed to PanCAN’s Broward-Palm Beach community since 2012.

Video of PanCAN President and CEO Julie Fleshman at Healthcare Media Lounge at SXSW Online 2021

PanCAN President and CEO Julie Fleshman Joins Healthcare Conversation at SXSW Online 2021

Mar 30, 2021

PanCAN takes center stage as president and CEO discusses clinical trials and more.

2020 Year In Review: PanCAN's Community Gets Creative

Year in Review: PanCAN’s Community Gets Creative

Dec 28, 2020

Nothing stops the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) community from taking action against pancreatic cancer. And in 2020, we saw […]
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Little Free Library’s PanCAN library generates a donation of $50

Ways to Make Your Holiday Shopping List Drive PanCAN’s Bold Progress

Dec 4, 2020

Have you made your holiday gift list yet? We’ve got suggestions about how to make your holiday gifting benefit the […]
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Mike Fitzpatrick and a fellow pancreatic cancer survivor competed in a Fun Run organized by a Boynton Beach running club in 2019.

Survivor Mike Fitzpatrick Celebrates His 20 Years of Survival with World Pancreatic Cancer Day ‘Extreme 5K’

Nov 18, 2020

To celebrate his 20 years of survival in 2020, Mike Fitzpatrick is going big on World Pancreatic Cancer Day (WPCD). […]
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Memorial Cancer Institute is passionate about PanCAN’s PurpleStride, the walk to end pancreatic cancer.

Memorial Cancer Institute is Passionate About PurpleStride

Oct 27, 2020

For Memorial Cancer Institute, it started with a patient’s son. Memorial Cancer Institute first sponsored the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s […]
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Tempur-Pedic Steps Up in Challenging Year, Pledging $200,000 to PanCAN

Oct 1, 2020

Everything looks different in 2020. And that includes what would normally be the Tempur-Pedic® Annual Rest Test promotion in stores […]
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PurpleStride Columbus 2020 participant with dog

Commitment to Community Underscores Hexion’s PurpleStride Sponsorship

Sep 29, 2020

Sunday, Sept. 27 saw the return of Hexion as presenting sponsor for PurpleStride Columbus. Ohio-based Hexion has felt the impact […]
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Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali died of stage IV pancreatic cancer on 8/20/20

Rock ‘n’ Roll Community, PanCAN Mourn the Loss of Frankie Banali, Iconic Heavy Metal Drummer

Aug 21, 2020

Rock ‘n’ roll has lost an icon, and the pancreatic cancer community lost a friend and passionate supporter. Frankie Banali, […]
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PanCAN Board Chair Hilarie Koplow-McAdams

PanCAN Announces New Board of Directors Leadership, Members

Aug 4, 2020

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) welcomes Hilarie Koplow-McAdams as the new chair of its board of directors, Karen Young, […]
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Element47 performs at a past PanCAN fundraiser honoring Matt Bencke.

Element47’s Legacy for Friend and Bandmate Keeps the Music Playing

Jul 30, 2020

Editor’s Note: In celebration of International Friendship Day, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network highlights an enduring connection. Matt Bencke lost […]
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John Lewis, U.S. Congressman and civil rights icon

PanCAN Mourns Death of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

Jul 18, 2020

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) joins the world in mourning the death of civil rights icon John Lewis to […]
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Walter White’s family raised funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at PurpleStride Kansas City, in honor of the Kansas City Chiefs star loss to pancreatic cancer in 2019.

Family of Kansas City Chiefs Star Walter White Continues Community Legacy

Jun 23, 2020

Editor’s note: This week, we’re featuring a series of stories celebrating – and remembering – beloved fathers in honor of […]
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Erin Willett performs “Hope’s Alive” at PurpleStride pancreatic cancer fundraiser in L.A.

Erin Willett Celebrates Her First Mother’s Day

May 18, 2020

One year ago, Erin Willett was performing “Hope’s Alive” at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) PurpleStride New York City in […]
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PanCAN fundraiser as a young girl on her mom’s lap before she died from pancreatic cancer

Car Enthusiasts Drive Fundraising in Honor of Mom

May 12, 2020

Editor’s note: We continue our series of stories celebrating – and remembering – beloved mothers in honor of Mother’s Day. […]
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Little Free Library’s PanCAN library generates a donation of $50

Little Free Libraries Inspire Hope and Donations

Apr 14, 2020

You’ve probably seen one in your very own neighborhood. Little Free Libraries, driven by community and a love of reading, […]
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PurpleStride Virginia Beach team at 2019 PanCAN walk to raise funds to fight pancreatic cancer

Creative DIY Fundraising and Virtual PurpleStride

Apr 9, 2020

Editor’s note: Please continue to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for up-to-date information and guidelines about coronavirus disease and pay attention […]
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2019 Tempur-Pedic® Rest Test Results in Its Largest Donation Ever

Dec 27, 2019

Editor’s note: Today’s installment of our 2019 Year in Review series highlights the commitment of leading Corporate Champion Tempur Sealy’s […]
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Coach Tom Atwell raises funds for PanCAN with a 100-mile run at La Jolla High School’s track.

2019 Year in Review: Creative DIY Fundraising

Dec 25, 2019

Editor’s note: Today’s installment of our 2019 Year in Review series highlights the success and creativity of events hosted by […]
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Cause Marketing Partners Drive November Fundraising

Nov 20, 2019

The Cause Marketing programs of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) take everyday purchases and turn them into donations to […]
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Moments Matter: Russtival

Sep 16, 2019

Russ Perry was at the center of a tightly-knit music community in Hunterdon County, N.J. In 2008, while planning his […]
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PurpleStride San Diego

Learn How to Fundraise on Facebook for PurpleStride

Sep 12, 2019

It’s finally happening! You can now fundraise for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) PurpleStride – the walk to end […]
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Coach Tom Atwell raises funds for PanCAN with a 100-mile run at La Jolla High School’s track.

Moments Matter: Tom Atwell

Jul 8, 2019

Editor’s Note: Last week, we featured PanCAN staff member Maggie Walsh’s story about the beginning of her fundraising career, which […]
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Young granddaughter hosts bowling fundraiser for her grandad who died from pancreatic cancer

Moments Matter: Phoebe Collins

Jun 24, 2019

Editor’s note: It’s that time of year when kids are returning to school and their extracurricular activities – which may […]
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PanCAN volunteer attends Advocacy Day 2018 in honor of her dad who died from pancreatic cancer

Moments Matter: Emily LaSalle

Jun 10, 2019

Editor’s note: World Gratitude Day is today, Sept. 21, and we thank all of our incredible supporters for all they […]
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Staff and Guests at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Make Moments that Matter, Together

May 7, 2019

Since 2017, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Coconut Creek, Fla., has been “all in” to fight the world’s toughest cancer […]
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Pancreatic cancer survivor and retiring doctor donates proceeds from his new toothbrush product

Proceeds from Survivor’s ‘Retirement Project’ Fund PanCAN Efforts

Jan 16, 2019

Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Pancreatic cancer fundraiser finishes Rock ‘n Roll Marathon as the top DIY fundraiser in 2018

2018 DIY Fundraising Sparks Passion and Donations

Dec 27, 2018

Editor’s note: For today’s installment of our 2018 Year in Review series, we’re showcasing some of the year’s most creative […]
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Pancake Breakfasts Fund the Fight for 12 Years

Mar 19, 2018

After 12 years of successfully organizing “Pancakes for Pancreatic Cancer” breakfasts to raise funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, […]
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2017 Year in Review: DIY Fundraisers Set a High Bar

Dec 28, 2017

Editor’s note: Our “Year in Review” series recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic cancer research, national news, volunteer contributions […]
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I Demand Better to Carry on the Fight

Nov 27, 2017

Editor’s note — 2/18/2018: We are sorry to share that Bob Klem passed away on 2/17/2018. We are forever grateful […]
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Tap Cancer Out: Demand Better by Being up for the Fight

Nov 13, 2017

It starts with someone. For Jon Thomas, launching Tap Cancer Out – a nonprofit founded within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community […]
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Tempur-Pedic® Rest Test Returns Oct. 2 – 29

Oct 9, 2017

Tempur-Pedic, , steps up once again to support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in the fight against the world’s toughest […]
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Robert with his bike. He is riding to fundraise for pancreatic cancer.

Rob ‘Tyger’ Rubin’s Gift of Wanderlust Leads Him to Wage Hope for His Parents

Jul 23, 2017

After 20 years away from biking, Rob ‘Tyger’ Rubin climbed back onto the saddle. He trained for a year for […]
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Nadine Takai Day Dedicates First Advocacy Day, and Beyond, to Her Brother, Hawaii Congressman Mark Takai

Jul 20, 2017

One year ago, Nadine Takai Day lost her brother, Rep. Mark Takai, of Hawaii to pancreatic cancer after only nine […]
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After beachside wedding ceremony, couple sign marriage license at table with Wage Hope banner supporting the cause.

Donations Replace Wedding Gifts in Honor of Bride’s Father-in-Law

Jul 18, 2017

As far as wedding gifts, Joslyn Brandt Murray knew she and then-fiancée Brandon Murray had everything they needed, having been […]
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Milwaukee, Austin and Denver Take Center Stage with PurpleStride, the Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer

Jun 25, 2017

The center of the country took the spotlight this weekend as Milwaukee, Austin and Denver hosted nearly 3,900 people at PurpleStride […]
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Steve Barber, fundraiser for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and daughters

Steve Barber Doubles the Impact of His Father’s Life Lessons

Jun 6, 2017

Steve Barber’s dad made it very clear that spending time with his kids was more important than anything else on […]
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Rachel Witt

Rachel Witt’s Aloha to her Mom Raises Funds for PurpleStride Cincinnati

May 12, 2017

Rachel Witt knew how much her mom, Sherri Ellison (MIM to everyone), loved the ocean. MIM lived with Witt and […]
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Family Takes the High Road in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

May 3, 2017

“You take the high road and I’ll take the low road, and I’ll be in Scotland afore you,” starts the […]
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Boys Ask for Donations Instead of Birthday Gifts at Mardi Gras Masquerade Birthday Fundraiser

Mar 23, 2017

Dedicating one’s birthday celebration to fundraise to fight pancreatic cancer is a generous gesture. When two young boys do it […]
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Jake Singer does a “mitzvah” in honor of his aunt

Feb 15, 2017

As Jake Singer prepares for his bar mitzvah, his Aunt Susie is never far from his thoughts. Jake lost his […]
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Erin Holstein honors her father with 46 Adirondack High Peaks hikes

Jan 24, 2017

Hiking the “46” in upstate New York is recognized as one of the greatest challenges in the Adirondack Park. It’s […]
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Superhero firefighters’ cross-country challenge speaks to personal connections

Sep 23, 2016

Here’s something we can all agree on: Firefighters are heroes. So Merrick and Stephanie McGinnis already have that covered, with […]
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Tap Cancer Out Jiu-Jitsu tournaments to benefit Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Mar 23, 2016

“Pancreatic cancer is the biggest, baddest guy in the room,” says Tap Cancer Out Founder and CEO Jon Thomas. “So […]
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