In January 2024, Madison Marsh became Miss America. Every time she puts on that storied crown, she carries the spirit […]
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Advocates
Richard Novell shares his story to give others hope, and to honor brother.
An Advocate’s Guide to PanCAN Action Week
jul 19, 2022
Suzanne Yoder shares her experience at PanCAN Action Week 2022 and encourages you to get involved.
All-Black panel will share experiences in a free June 22 PanCAN virtual event.
Friends share remembrances of pancreatic cancer survivor and PanCAN volunteer Gil Marchman.
Dr. Eghbalieh’s PancreADDICTS stride for patients and families with a goal of $50,000
Liz Fragoza registered for PanCAN PurpleStride USA to honor her dad.
PanCAN volunteer Kara Saldeen has lost multiple family members to pancreatic cancer.
Teona Ducre, five years post-diagnosis, raises awareness about the disease and testing.
Ross was only 11 when his mom died. 14 years later he’s volunteering in her memory.
PanCAN Advocacy Chair Honored for Volunteer Work
jun 10, 2021
Jennifer Schiffmacher is honored for being a PanCAN volunteer by her employer.
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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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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PanCAN Was a Good Fit for the Colemans
feb 9, 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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PanCAN Supporters Made Fall PurpleStride Events a Success Through Their Creativity Between September and November thousands of you attended 26 […]
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A Warrior for Warriors
oct 5, 2020
Editor’s Note: We were sad to learn of Bill’s passing shortly after publication. Bill’s story, like so many others, is […]
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Three Moms, Three Sons, One Unbreakable Bond
jul 26, 2020
Editor’s note: Today, Sunday, July 26, is Parents’ Day. Here we share the story of three mothers who connected through […]
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Andrew Morgan and Lola Shanahan are 14 and 11 years old, respectively. They do not know each other – Andrew […]
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Editor’s note: All week long, leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing stories of inspiration and special connections made through […]
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It’s August, which means members of Congress are back at home, and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) advocates can meet […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of National Sisters Day on Sunday, August 4, we’re sharing the story of Stephanie Castillo and […]
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While many teens visit Washington, D.C., during their spring break school trip, 13-year-old Dylan Dedrickson and 16-year-old Maddy McDonald are […]
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Eleven years ago, Scott Strong listened as his doctor told him the news: his neuroendocrine tumor was the most aggressive […]
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It Starts with Someone: Stephanie Santilli
sep 20, 2017
Stephanie Santilli is in eighth grade, and for most of her young life, she has been an advocate for more […]
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It Starts with Someone: Jennifer Baker
jul 18, 2017
Editor’s note: National Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day is June 18-19 in Washington, D.C., and registration is now open. Today we’re […]
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Editor’s note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Day (which will take place June 19-20 in Washington, […]
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One of the things I enjoy most about Advocacy Day is talking to survivors. Some of them remind me of […]
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Advocate Story: Jai Pausch
mar 22, 2010
Since joining the board of directors of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in 2009, I have become more committed than […]
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