Volunteers

Editor’s Note: May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an opportunity to commemorate the rich and diverse […]
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Matthew Rose lost his mother, Estelle, to pancreatic cancer in 2012. He lost his sister to ovarian cancer years before […]
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In January 2024, Madison Marsh became Miss America. Every time she puts on that storied crown, she carries the spirit […]
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This month, members of Congress return to Washington, D.C., after spending the recess in their home districts. When they return, […]
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Meet the Staff Who Used to Volunteer with PanCAN.

After losing her dad, Paula got much more involved with PanCAN as a team member.

Joelle Hervis honors her grandmother, Abuela Martina, through her work with PanCAN.

They met at 15 and 13. Pancreatic cancer entered the picture, but today, JB continues Tyler’s fight.

Michael Fitzpatrick volunteers with PanCAN, participates in PurpleStride and more.

Ken Cunzeman reflects on what it’s meant to help raise over $3 million for PanCAN.

PanCAN volunteer, blogger shares why writing is so meaningful to her.

Niketa Miller is a PanCAN volunteer, PurpleStride team captain and premier sponsor, and more, in tribute to late grandmother who was her best friend.

PanCAN PurpleStride Team Captain uses his podcast to raise much-needed awareness.

Volunteering with PanCAN leads to new friendships, powerful connections.

Nick Pifani had genetic, biomarker testing because his family members were diagnosed.

Jenna Trigilio raised over $1,000 for PanCAN using social media, creative thinking.

Stories highlighting those making a difference for pancreatic cancer patients.

PanCAN Advocacy Chair Clayton Mansfield wants you to call your members of Congress.

Sonja Whipps’ mom encouraged her to follow her dream and now she fundraises in her honor.

Krystal never lost anyone to pancreatic cancer – she volunteers at PanCAN anyway.

Gloria Perry raises awareness, advocates and connects volunteers – to honor her mom.

After 107 chemo treatments, she’s grateful to celebrate five years of survivorship.

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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Editor’s note: Today, Feb. 4, is World Cancer Day, and a good reminder that our collective actions make lasting, positive change […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, we’re sharing inspiring stories from our community to pay tribute to those […]
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“Pops.” That’s what she called him. Donna Glick of Palm Beach, Fla., lost her dad to pancreatic cancer 14 years […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of Physician Assistant’s Week (Oct. 6-12), we bring you the story of Brittany Holloway. She’s a […]
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Editor’s note: It’s Grandparents Day! Read on for the story of how two sisters honor their late grandfather. No matter […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of International Youth Day, we pay tribute to all the young people who are passionate about […]
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Editor’s note: Our weeklong series of inspiring advocacy stories continues today with one contributed by Kim Levesque – a devoted […]
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Editor’s note: Today we continue a series of stories celebrating – and remembering – beloved mothers in honor of Mother’s […]
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Today kicks off National Nurses Week, and we’re proud to bring you the story of a nurse who has more […]
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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: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers who move mountains for our mission in their communities are one-of-a-kind. They’re on […]
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Editor’s Note: Today is National Sisters Day. We are sharing this previously published story to celebrate all sisters and the […]
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Editor’s note: Mom and daughter volunteer powerhouse duo Annette Fetty-Santilli and Stephanie, 15, each received awards recently in their state […]
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Annette Fetty-Santilli and daughter Stephanie are longtime Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers in West Virginia. Annette got involved with […]
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“This is going to be rough,” Raymond Penn said after a deep sigh, “but I tell my story to everybody.” […]
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Editor’s note: In an ongoing series featuring our Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Board of Directors, today we spotlight Michael […]
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Many young girls dream about their wedding day. They often picture every detail from the gorgeous white gown that will […]
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Kaz Iwamoto is proud to be a volunteer. His passion for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is fueled by […]
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April 7-13 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and to show our appreciation, we want to highlight a few of the many […]
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Editor’s note: Karen Young, CPA, serves on the Board of Directors for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). She works […]
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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: Angela Robinson is a volunteer leader for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), serving as the Team & […]
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Editor’s note: Krystal Fernandes is a volunteer leader for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). She serves as the PurpleStride […]
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Editor’s note: Todd Cohen, a longtime volunteer leader for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), currently serves as the November […]
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Every supporter of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has a personal story about how they came to the organization. […]
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‘Nobody knows you better than you do,’ and when it comes to dealing with pancreatic cancer, this old saying still […]
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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: Since this story was published, Otera completed her Girl Scout Gold Award project and created two videos about early […]
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My mom, Patti Swoboda, an otherwise healthy 54-year old woman, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just before Christmas in 2012. When […]
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Note: This is the sixth installment in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer Andrew Miller as […]
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For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled to get […]
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Note: This is the third installment in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network volunteer Andrew Miller as he […]
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Her big brother, Jim, was her protector and would do anything for her. So when Lorrie Greer lost her hero […]
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In just over a month and a half, 150 people, including one determined family, banded together to honor their bravest […]
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Kara Friedrich and her daughter, Cassie Musick, have a lot in common. Both enjoy camping, watching Denver Broncos games, going […]
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Teen volunteer Eric Doppelt at PurpleStride New Jersey talks about his Voices of Hope program that connects youth advocates with […]
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Since high school, Barbara Geraghty had an interest in serving in the military and in serving others. So when it […]
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Editor’s note: In light of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month and November being Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we are […]
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Diane Schooley-Pettis, a 14-year survivor, and Nichole Velasquez, who lost two family members, share not only a profession but a […]
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“I was inspired by my brother’s commitment to make it to PurpleStride DFW 2013, even though he was in the […]
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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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We often say that the volunteers in our organization have “sparkle spirit”— a spirit filled with positivity, hope and passion. […]
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Who knew you could Wage Hope by making (and eating) pizza? Bill Sheakoski and his brother, Tom, of Scranton, Penn., […]
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Cake, balloons and a pile of presents are what one would normally find at a 6-year old’s birthday party. However, […]
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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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This is why I am fighting to advance research for pancreatic cancer…… My father, Minus John Leleaux, went to his dermatologist for what he thought might be an ingrown hair on his face.

In 2003, I was a healthy happy 38-year-old married mom of two (a 10-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son). After […]
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Why I’m involved with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Pancreatic cancer slammed into our lives and redirected our path painfully […]
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I am writing in memory of my brother, Don Bertoli. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on March 1, 2004. […]
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In July of 1999 my father was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. What little information I could find on […]
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I knew very little about pancreatic cancer until the day the doctor informed us that my husband Mark was in […]
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This is not about me. It’s about my daughter Kristen, and, my husband, her dad, Ken. In January 2006 I […]
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A local doctor told me I had an “undiagnosed obstruction” in the tail of my pancreas after two bouts of […]
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Pancreatic cancer entered my life when my brother, Ryan Graham, was diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago at age 32. I […]
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Clyde Monday, my grandfather and a father figure to me, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on August 17, 2005: He […]
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Deadly pancreatic cancer took the life of my beloved and beautiful 27-year-old daughter, Bridget, on January 9. 2007. Since then, […]
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My husband, Dr. John Cravero, lost his mother to pancreatic cancer in November 1999. When we first met in the […]
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My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January of 2001. Doctors found it after they performed exploratory surgery because […]
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