News and Stories About DIY Fundraising
Daughter Crosses the Finish Line of the NYC Marathon in Honor of her Mom
Heather’s family has been fundraising since 2011. This year, she went the distance.
Mountain is No Obstacle for Husband’s Tribute
We cannot let pancreatic cancer win,” says Tim , who lost his wife Leslie in 2019.
Grandson Competes in First Half Ironman in Tribute to Grandfather’s Well-Lived Life
Grandson dedicates Chattanooga triathlon to honor grandfather’s life and legacy.
Family’s Fundraising Progress, Shared on PanCAN’s Instagram Stories, Inspires Others to Step Up
Family’s fundraising progress, shared on PanCAN’s IG Stories, inspires others.
Year in Review: PanCAN’s Community Gets Creative
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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