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Sandy Smalley Is Creating a Better Future

October 27, 2025

“Charitable giving is a shared blessing.” That is what Sandy Smalley believes. This has been a lifelong family tradition and […]
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Fifth Carol Kulok Award for Compassion Given to Sr. Case Manager Ericka Ramirez

October 20, 2025

Another year of excellence at PanCAN. The Carol Kulok Award for Compassion is given annually to a member of the […]
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Donor and Supporter of 25 Years Honors the Most Important Person in Her Life

October 21, 2024

Allan Jay Myrow was always happy to help a neighbor, friend or even a stranger. If someone needed a ride […]
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From Father and Daughter to PanCAN: Common Traits and Long-lasting Impact

October 21, 2024

Persistence. Passion. Determination. For more than two decades, Cynthia Stroum has worked persistently, passionately and with relentless determination to eliminate […]
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Case Manager Karina Gutierrez Receives the 4th Annual Carol Kulok Award for Compassion

April 8, 2024

“PanCAN is an amazing organization,” says PanCAN Board member Lisa Kulok, “not only for the work they do, but because […]
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Grateful Survivor Supports Patients and Caregivers by Donating, Fundraising

October 25, 2023

Art and Elaine Taylor are grateful, so they give back to PanCAN to help others.

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Leading the Charge for Pancreatic Cancer Patients: PanCAN Announces Record-breaking Research Investment

August 29, 2023

PanCAN lead the charge for progress by investing in groundbreaking science.

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Transformational Gift Furthers PanCAN’s Pioneering Research Initiatives to Detect and Treat Pancreatic Cancer

March 14, 2023

The gift is in honor of the memory of Skip Viragh to accelerate progress for patients.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Receives Transformational $25 Million Gift to Accelerate Research and Advance Progress for Pancreatic Cancer

March 14, 2023

Gift Was Made in Memory of Skip Viragh Who Passed from the Disease In 2003 and Brings the Total Contribution […]
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Beatriz Illescas Supports PanCAN to Give Hope for the Future

October 5, 2022

She never imagined she would be a philanthropist, but she’s always led her life in service to others.

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Survivor Steve Bothwell Shares His Reasons for Giving Back

September 27, 2022

He’s leaving a gift to PanCAN in his will to make a positive change for others.

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Let’s Talk About: PanCAN’s Research Grants Program

August 5, 2022

Take a peek behind the scenes of PanCAN’s Research Grants Program.

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Melissa Gilbert Remembers Beloved Michael Landon, ‘Pa’ from ‘Little House on the Prairie’

July 1, 2022

“Little House on the Prairie” actor died of pancreatic cancer 31 years ago on July 1.

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Funding Research to Honor Sister, Make Progress in Pancreatic Cancer

June 27, 2022

The Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation gives to PanCAN with an interest in research.

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A Father’s Legacy of Service, Remembered and Continued

June 19, 2022

Actor Josh Stamberg remembers his father: a compassionate giver of a lifetime of service.

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Remembering Gil Marchman: Advocate, Leader, Friend

June 9, 2022

Friends share remembrances of pancreatic cancer survivor and PanCAN volunteer Gil Marchman.

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A Mother’s Legacy and Love Lives on In Her Four Daughters

May 8, 2022

They’re keeping her memory alive by giving back, as well as through laughs, tears and a love of life.

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Remembering a Dear Friend with the Gift of Research

March 23, 2022

Leslie Gaynor honors Phyllis Bolotin by funding a research project in her name.

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Mom and Daughter Have Used Creativity, Connections to Support the Cause for Nearly 20 Years

March 22, 2022

For nearly 20 years, they’ve raised funds in memory of parents, grandparents.

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Case Manager Abigail Dominguez Brings Hope and Human Connection to Patients and Caregivers

March 4, 2022

PanCAN Case Manager Abigail Dominguez Receives Carol Kulok Award for Compassion