She never imagined she would be a philanthropist, but she’s always led her life in service to others.

Marker ceremony honoring late congressman is held at site of his childhood home.

Author Alex Banayan worked on “The Third Door” while his dad had pancreatic cancer.

New Therapeutic Accelerator Award from PanCAN is designed to speed better treatments.

Dave Anderson experienced the unimaginable. He’s paying tribute through a gift to PanCAN.

In memory of wife, she funded a PanCAN research grant; advocates for caregivers.

“Little House on the Prairie” actor died of pancreatic cancer 31 years ago on July 1.

Leslie Gaynor honors Phyllis Bolotin by funding a research project in her name.

Janet Mordecai supports PanCAN in tribute to her husband.

Eric Yetman’s mom was committed to having genetic testing done for the sake of family.

Molly Woodroofe had an impact on many, and a tribute gift in her memory does the same.

Susan Brown will leave a gift to PanCAN in her Will in honor of late husband.

How Jonathan Lachs is honoring his wife on the one-year anniversary of her passing.

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

Dan Fogelman’s mom was larger than life. Her death led him to PanCAN.

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

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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We sat down with PanCAN donor and volunteer Brian Brandt to talk about how much it means to him to […]
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“Your mother has pancreatic cancer.” When the doctor said those words to him and his mom Joanne, Kyle McMahon cried, […]
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Editor’s note: Mark Gardner and Sharaye Samuels are featured on the cover of our 2020 Impact Report. We’re grateful for […]
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After losing her mom and uncle to pancreatic cancer, Nancy made an impact by donating to PanCAN to fund Ingunn’s early-career research […]

A law firm with a heart. To some who love a good lawyer joke, this may seem like an oxymoron. […]
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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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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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Kim Hagar and husband David had just purchased a camper and were making plans to retire. A pancreatic cancer diagnosis […]
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Rudolf (Rudi) Robert Schulte always told people how fortunate he was to live most of his life in America. His […]
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Bob and Eileen Williams of Brunswick, Ohio, met when a friend set them up on a blind date. That one […]
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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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“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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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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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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Editor’s note: As the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) transitions its in-person PurpleStride walks/runs through June into “Virtual PurpleStride” events […]
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Did you hear? Virtual is the new purple! As the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) transitions its March thru June […]
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Colleen and Emily LaSalle have been involved with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) for nearly 10 years. For Emily, […]
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Editor’s note: All week long, leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing stories of love, inspiration and special connections made […]
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Editor’s note: We are deeply saddened to share that Adam Deal died of pancreatic cancer in December 2020. His advocacy […]
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Transforming the pain of losing a loved one to pancreatic cancer into something positive is powerful. On Saturday, June 29, […]
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Though just a kindergartener at the time, now teenager Brennan Tominaga still remembers the loss of his Uncle Curt to […]
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High schooler Mikayla Dolge is in the final semester of her senior year. Despite the hustle of preparing for graduation, […]
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Editor’s note: We recently received a letter from supporter John Vedock, in which he shared poignant memories surrounding his late […]
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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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In tribute to Women’s Health & Fitness Day, Sara Weinberger who lost her mother and her cousin to pancreatic cancer, […]
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“With the holiday season approaching, Ali, Liz and I wanted to propose that, like last year, instead of gifts we […]
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What could make two siblings coming together for a good cause even more inspirational? First, the fact that these two […]
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When it comes to corporate responsibility, Bell Nunnally goes beyond the standard engagement and sees it as an opportunity to […]
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The love Greg and Sharon Baiocchi shared was akin to the fine wines they bottled and sold – it just […]
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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Editor’s note: Our focus for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re bringing […]
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A few years ago, a family of four walked into the Right Track Toy Train Museum in Lake Lure, N.C. […]
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Taking control… A difficult thing to do once you and your family face pancreatic cancer. A disease with only a […]
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Hope. Passion. A fighting spirit. You can see this in Anne Montgomery’s extraordinary zest for life—and her extraordinary fight against […]
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Jane Aylor, a donor and top PurpleStride fundraiser, makes a generous gift to support the first large-scale precision medicine trial […]
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A senior vice president at Bank of America for 30 years, Maija Eerkes had been living a “life of leisure” […]
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On April 29, 2016, in Emmaus, Penn., two rival high schools took to the field for a lacrosse match like […]
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Pam Kemper was spending quality holiday time with her friends in Mineral, Va., a few years ago when someone jokingly […]
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“If We All Stand Together, We Can Make a Difference” The larkspur was blooming a brilliant deep purple in June […]
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On January 22, 1997, my husband, Randy Stein, was diagnosed with stage-four, inoperable pancreatic cancer, with metastases to the spleen […]
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I was introduced to pancreatic cancer when Sam Stroum, my strong, fearless father, was diagnosed with the disease in 2000. […]
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I lost my dad, Paul Mitchell, to pancreatic cancer in 1989 when he was only 53 years old and I […]
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My husband, Jack, and I were always content simply hanging out together. It didn’t take much to entertain us. We […]
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Newly retired in December 2005, I was looking forward to spending time with my husband Al and our friends, and […]
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When my husband Stanley was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1997, the doctor estimated that he had three to six […]
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How I achieved my childhood dream, and with it, a legacy gift I am in my 72nd year now, and […]
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