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“I feel strongly that it's my mission to be an advocate, a voice, because so many pancreatic cancer patients don't get the opportunity to do so. So many wonderful people have come into my life, whom I never would have met otherwise. It fills my heart with joy when new volunteers say ‘I want to become part of this group, and make a difference, like you are!’ Our affiliate has made an impact building awareness, fund raising, and equally important, creating a real community for survivors, families and friends.”
- Maija, sever-year survivor and volunteer
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Local Highlights
PurpleStride Portland 2012 was a great success!
PurpleStride Portland 2012 was a great success! Your time and efforts, volunteering, fundraising and raising awareness truly contributed to our mission to advance research, support patients and create hope for all those affected by pancreatic cancer. The event had over 780 participants and raised close to $70,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Thank you for all of your support! Relive the memories! View pictures from the event at www.purplestride.org. Find us on Facebook!
Get more local news on Facebook! Connect with the Portland Affiliate's Facebook page! Portland Affiliate at Advocacy Day 2012
From left, Portland Affiliate volunteers Sherry Deiana and Michelle Romanick with Affiliate Coordinator and Oregon State Leader Elena Piexoto, on the steps of the U.S. Capitol at the Sixth Annual Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Advocacy Day in June 2012.
Portland Volunteers Meet with Congressman
Portland volunteers meet with Congressman Kurt Schrader at his office in Oregon City to discuss the Pancreatic Cancer Research & Education Act.
Elena Piexoto, Portland Affiliate Coordinator, profiled in the Statesman Journal!
Portland’s Affiliate Coordinator Elena Piexoto’s story of how pancreatic cancer touched her family was chronicled in the Statesman Journal.
National PurpleLight Vigil for Hope
PurpleLight Portland took place on September 30, 2012 as part of the second annual National PurpleLight Vigil for Hope. This event happened in conjunction with over 50 additional PurpleLight Vigils across the country. It was a wonderful opportunity for family and friends of those touched by pancreatic cancer to come together to gain both comfort and encouragement. Photos will be available at www.purplelight.org.
PurpleLight attendees gather on the steps of the State Capitol in Salem, OR.
Survivors: Kerry Johnson, Doug Cross, Ken Kayte, Rick Crandall, and in the front, Kathy Van Beeck
Portland Affiliate shows their purple spirit!
Volunteers with the Portland Affiliate show their purple spirit at the Multnomah Days Parade in August 2012.
Portland Affiliate leadership team Sandra Dodson, Elena Piexoto, Sally Thomsen, Debra Mayer and Rick Crandall at the Multnomah Days Parade.
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Volunteer
There are many ways you can support the local fight and join other friendly volunteers committed to fighting pancreatic cancer. Whether you have ten minutes or are looking for a more extensive commitment, we have a role for you. Our volunteers focus on several key areas: raising general awareness, media, education and outreach to healthcare professionals, advocacy and fundraising and awareness events. Learn more.
We are looking to fill the following volunteer position in Portland:
Event Coordinator
To learn more about this volunteer leadership position or the local effort in particular, please email Elena Piexoto at epiexoto@pancanvolunteer.org. Together, we can know it, fight it, and end it!
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