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Founders Tribute |
PanCAN has grown from a vision of three people in 1999 to become one of America’s leading patient-based advocacy organizations to focus on pancreatic cancer. To meet the ever-growing informational needs of the pancreatic cancer community, PanCAN has responded by establishing innovative programs which are highly acclaimed worldwide. The organization is directly funding Career Development Research Grants and has been responsible for significantly increasing the federal funds available for pancreatic cancer researchers nationwide. PanCAN’s Patient and Liaison Services (PALS), offers the latest information about diagnosis, treatment, surgery options, clinical trials and other essential information via internet and a toll-free call-in service. And our volunteer-based grassroots advocacy network, TeamHOPE, has grown to over 80 affiliates nationwide which work tirelessly to promote public awareness and raise funds for our critically important research, advocacy and patient support services.
All of this growth is the result of the work, dedication, and contributions of many. However, our beginning is a credit to three very special individuals - our co-founders Paula Kim, Pam Acosta Marquardt and Terry Lierman. As we look forward to new successes in the years ahead, we take this opportunity to thank our co-founders.
Thank you Paula, Terry and Pam for making PanCAN a reality!
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"The responsibility and privilege of providing services to the patient, research, and clinical communities cannot be underestimated. By combining forces to address urgent and unmet needs, PanCAN has led the way to offer hope, inspiration, and progress to battle this difficult disease."
Paula Kim, PanCAN Co-Founder, Scientific Advisory Board Member and Medical Advisory Council Member
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"Who would have thought that PanCAN would become the leader in patient education and information throughout the country. I am so proud of the progress that is being made and the support PanCAN provides to literally thousands from coast to coast."
Terry Lierman, PanCAN Co-Founder and Board Member
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"For those of us that lost loved ones back when there was no one to call, no support, and not even the semblance of an organized effort to make a difference, we remember the feeling of frustration. Today, there is PanCAN, a place for patients and their loved ones to find comfort and resources. I am forever grateful to all of you, who by your continued commitment to the fight against pancreatic cancer have made my dream come true."
Pam Acosta Marquardt, PanCAN Co-Founder, Evening with the Stars Event Founder, and Board Member pictured here with pancreatic cancer survivor John Hardy.
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January 2006 OUTREACH
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