Two years after his death, Alex Trebek’s legacy lives on.
Life After Loss
![Dave Anderson is a PanCAN donor in tribute to two wives lost](/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Blog_DaveAnderson_HeaderImage_082922.jpg)
Gift in Will Is a Memorial to Two Wives Lost
aug 30, 2022
Dave Anderson experienced the unimaginable. He’s paying tribute through a gift to PanCAN.
Actor Josh Stamberg remembers his father: a compassionate giver of a lifetime of service.
![Father and daughter posing at a restaurant.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Gertler-Header-Image-733x450-1-140x140.jpg)
A Daughter’s Tribute to Her Dad on Father’s Day
jun 20, 2021
“I don’t want anyone to have to experience the pain that I had to go through.”
![Dr. Barbara Kenner is committed to pancreatic cancer early detection](/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Barbara_WPCC_AnnualMeeting_733x450-140x140.jpg)
Barbara Kenner, PhD, Is Focused on Early Detection
apr 22, 2021
After Barbara Kenner, PhD, lost her husband just two months after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, she made it her mission to find a way to detect pancreatic cancer earlier. Barbara has been instrumental in supporting PanCAN’s recently announced Early Detection Initiative and the research that preceded and shaped it.
Three sisters who lost their dad to pancreatic cancer want to know their risk.
![Erin Willett performs “Hope’s Alive” at PurpleStride pancreatic cancer fundraiser in L.A.](/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/erin-willett-purplestride-2018-733x450-1-140x140.jpg)
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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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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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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![American Airlines executive, whose sister died of pancreatic cancer, advocates for the cause](/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/craig-irving-733x450a-140x140.jpg)
His Story Is the Story of Many
nov 18, 2019
It’s a picture-perfect day at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) PurpleStride Boston 2019, and Craig Irving is greeting pancreatic […]
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![Daughter with her mom who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/anna-shen-mom-733x450-140x140.jpg)
Moments Matter: Anna Shen
oct 29, 2019
Editor’s note: We sat down with Anna Shen for this interview on the day that her mother, Lucy, would have […]
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![New York Yankees GM whose father died from pancreatic cancer with sister and mother](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/brian-cashman-mom-sister-733x450-140x140.jpg)
Moments Matter: Brian Cashman
oct 21, 2019
It was a challenging season for major league baseball’s New York Yankees. Despite a star roster, numerous injuries led 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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![Lisa Kulok with her mother Carol who passed away from pancreatic cancer](/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/lisa-kulok-with-mom-733x450-140x140.jpg)
Columbia Sportswear Executive Joins PanCAN Board
sep 4, 2019
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) welcomes Columbia Sportswear executive Lisa Kulok to its esteemed board of directors. PanCAN’s board […]
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Moments Matter: Maggie Walsh
jun 28, 2019
Editor’s note: Maggie Walsh works for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in its Washington, D.C., office. She recently shared a […]
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![Young granddaughter hosts bowling fundraiser for her grandad who died from pancreatic cancer](/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/phoebe-collins-733x450-140x140.jpg)
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](/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/emily-lasalle-ad2018-733x450-140x140.jpg)
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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Moments Matter: Leslie Kissel
jun 3, 2019
Leslie Kissel was a larger-than-life woman, never known to back down from an adventure. Her days were filled with yoga […]
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Steve Cook of Huntsville, Ala., knows what it means to be an advocate from his career in aerospace when he […]
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![Husband and wife wearing Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys as she battles pancreatic cancer](/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/greg-christian-733x450-140x140.jpg)
Moments Matter: Greg Christian
mar 20, 2019
It’s one thing to cheer on your favorite hockey team in an arena packed with fellow fans, but another when […]
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![Family gathers at PurpleStride Austin 2018, the walk to end pancreatic cancer](/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/james-family-ps-2018-733x450-140x140.jpg)
How a Father’s Life Left a Lasting Impact
feb 15, 2019
Dustin Lee James was a friend, husband, father and faithful . Friends and family say that his smile could light […]
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![Barbara Kenner, PhD, speaks with a conference attendee about pancreatic cancer research](/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/barbara-kenner-733x450-140x140.jpg)
It Starts with Someone: Barbara Kenner, PhD
feb 13, 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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![Fundraiser with sister who died from pancreatic cancer and inspired her to fundraise the cause](/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/team-tracy-sister-daughter-733x450.jpg)
Team Tracy Walks PurpleStride for a Sister’s Legacy
jan 23, 2019
Kristin Escobar describes her older sister Tracy as “the healthiest person I knew.” Tracy was an active 37-year-old and mom […]
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Why I Wage Hope: A Son’s Story
oct 31, 2014
At the age of nine, everybody thinks their parents are invincible. I was no different. That’s why on a routine […]
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On Sunday, June 22, some 11 members of Team Mitch gathered at the Kona Marathon and Half Marathon start line. […]
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