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The Senate has launched a letter gathering support for continued dedicated pancreatic cancer research funding. This significant step forward underscores the bipartisan commitment to advance pancreatic cancer research and highlights the urgency of our cause.
Now, more than ever, it is crucial for you to reach out to your senators and share your stories, emphasizing the importance of this research investment. By raising your voice, and advocating for change, we can ensure that pancreatic cancer research receives the fuel for tomorrow’s progress.
04/04/24 Original Post
The pancreatic cancer community stands at a critical juncture in the fight against pancreatic cancer, and your dedication has been instrumental in propelling us forward. As we embark on the next phase of our advocacy journey, we are filled with gratitude for your unwavering support and commitment to our cause.
Over the past year, your advocacy efforts have yielded remarkable results. Thanks to your voices echoing through the halls of Congress, we secured $15 million in dedicated funding for pancreatic cancer research. This achievement stands as a testament to the power of collective action and the impact we can make when we join forces.
However, our work is far from over. Today, we are calling on you to stand with us once again as we advocate for our boldest federal funding ask ever.
Our legislative priorities for the upcoming fiscal year are clear: we are pushing for $25 million in dedicated funding for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Program at the Department of Defense – a historic funding request – and $51.3 billion for the National Institutes of Health and $7.934 billion for the National Cancer Institute. This Pancreatic Cancer Research Program’s focus empowers researchers to explore innovative ideas and address unmet needs in the quest for breakthroughs that could change the trajectory of this disease.
Federal investment in pancreatic cancer research is crucial, yet it is not keeping pace with the opportunities before us. Despite the overwhelming number of excellent research proposals received each year, funding falls short, leaving potentially life-saving science unfunded.
PanCAN is fortunate to have dedicated champions in Congress who lead our cause. Our champions are currently circulating a letter in the House led by Representatives Anna Eshoo (D-CA), John Joyce (R-PA), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Lisa McClain (R-MI) and André Carson (D-IN) that supports our $25 million request.
With your support, we can ensure that quality science and scientists receive the resources they need to succeed, that promising discoveries can flourish and that patients everywhere will thrive.
