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Pancreatic cancer patient and husband stand with their children and family.

Moments Matter: Leslie Kissel

Jun 3, 2019

Leslie Kissel was a larger-than-life woman, never known to back down from an adventure. Her days were filled with yoga […]
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Twelve-year pancreatic cancer survivor Steven Yedwabnick

Moments Matter: Steven Yedwabnick

May 1, 2019

Steven Yedwabnick will never forget the thrill that shot through his body when he stood up with other 10-year pancreatic […]
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Moments Matter: Brennan Tominaga

Apr 10, 2019

Though just a kindergartener at the time, now teenager Brennan Tominaga still remembers the loss of his Uncle Curt to […]
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Green herbs add flavor and important nutrients to foods for pancreatic cancer patients

Friday Fix: 5 Festive Green Foods for St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 15, 2019

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) compiled a collection of celebratory green […]
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It Starts with Someone: Mikayla Dolge

Feb 20, 2019

High schooler Mikayla Dolge is in the final semester of her senior year. Despite the hustle of preparing for graduation, […]
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PurpleStride Makes Great Strides in 2018

Dec 21, 2018

With 56 PurpleStride 5K walk/run events across the nation, 2018 was filled with an ever-present sea of “purple people.” Joining […]
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It Starts with Someone: Diane Borrison

Oct 3, 2018

This past September, long-time volunteer and advocate for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), Diane Borrison, celebrated her 12th year […]
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Top Fundraiser Honors Her Dad’s Life of Helping Others

Aug 22, 2018

Ariel Schulmeister was due to have her first baby girl on August 24, 2014, only two days after her father, […]
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