News and Stories About DIY Fundraising

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Daughter Crosses the Finish Line of the NYC Marathon in Honor of her Mom

December 16, 2021

Heather’s family has been fundraising since 2011. This year, she went the distance.

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Mountain is No Obstacle for Husband’s Tribute

September 9, 2021

We cannot let pancreatic cancer win,” says Tim , who lost his wife Leslie in 2019.

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Grandson Competes in First Half Ironman in Tribute to Grandfather’s Well-Lived Life

May 22, 2021

Grandson dedicates Chattanooga triathlon to honor grandfather’s life and legacy.

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Family’s Fundraising Progress, Shared on PanCAN’s Instagram Stories, Inspires Others to Step Up

April 29, 2021

Family’s fundraising progress, shared on PanCAN’s IG Stories, inspires others.

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Year in Review: PanCAN’s Community Gets Creative

December 28, 2020

Nothing stops the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) community from taking action against pancreatic cancer. And in 2020, we saw […]
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Element47’s Legacy for Friend and Bandmate Keeps the Music Playing

July 30, 2020

Editor’s Note: In celebration of International Friendship Day, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network highlights an enduring connection. Matt Bencke lost […]
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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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Creative DIY Fundraising and Virtual PurpleStride

April 9, 2020

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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Staying Connected with PanCAN During Social Distancing

April 1, 2020

Editor’s note: Please continue to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for up-to-date information and guidelines about coronavirus […]
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2019 Year in Review: Creative DIY Fundraising

December 25, 2019

Editor’s note: Today’s installment of our 2019 Year in Review series highlights the success and creativity of events hosted by […]
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Moments Matter: Christina Helena

December 16, 2019

Editor’s note: Meet Christina Helena and hear her speak at PurpleStride New York City on April 25, 2020. When she […]
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Young Father Vows to Fight the Disease for His Sons

September 23, 2019

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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Moments Matter: Russtival

September 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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Moments Matter: Tom Atwell

July 8, 2019

Editor’s Note: Last week, we featured PanCAN staff member Maggie Walsh’s story about the beginning of her fundraising career, which […]
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Harry’s Berries Annual Farm Dinner Supports PanCAN

July 3, 2019

Transforming the pain of losing a loved one to pancreatic cancer into something positive is powerful. On Saturday, June 29, […]
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Moments Matter: Maggie Walsh

June 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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Moments Matter: Phoebe Collins

June 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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Moments Matter: Kaz Iwamoto

June 17, 2019

Kaz Iwamoto is proud to be a volunteer. His passion for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is fueled by […]
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Moments Matter: Emily LaSalle

June 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: John O’Grady

March 12, 2019

In April 2011, then 56-year-old John O’Grady was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Several months previously, he had been diagnosed […]
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