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TAKING ACTION MATTERS
There is an urgent need to raise awareness and increase the federal investment in research to accelerate progress and improve patient outcomes. This June we sent a unified message to Capitol Hill so your members of Congress understand the critical role they play in funding lifesaving cancer research. We must continue to take action, because when we come together as one voice, Congress listens. This fight isn’t only for one week. Our advocates (that’s you!) work year-round to power progress.
Why We Advocate: OUR PRIORITIES
Our efforts are focused on reaching, and influencing, members of Congress to prioritize pancreatic cancer research. Join our fight.
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BE AN ADVOCATEWHAT WE’VE AccomplishED TOGETHER
PanCAN is a uniting force for the pancreatic cancer community to bring their message directly to Capitol Hill. Congress acts because of advocates like you. Thanks to your efforts, our voices are heard by members of Congress, and the lives of people touched by the disease continue to improve.
A big win for pancreatic cancer patients: a dedicated Pancreatic Cancer Research program at the Department of Defense
Increase in federal pancreatic cancer research funding at the National Cancer Institute since PanCAN’s founding
Every state was represented, with 1,995 calls, 18,161 emails and 999 Tweets LEARN MORE
100% of the Members of Congress were contacted with our message
Who are our Advocates? You.
So much progress has been made through your actions. For the more than 57,000 Americans who will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, your voice makes a difference in increasing the federal investment to ensure researchers have the resources they need to accelerate scientific discoveries that will improve patient outcomes. Take action for #PanCAN2020
“Personal stories matter a lot. So people going in to talk to their Congressman or talk to their Senator should be confident that the office will care, that you as a constituent matter and that the personal story you bring has power.”
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse,
Advocacy Week 2020 Kick-off Event special guest and advocate for pancreatic cancer research
TAKE ACTION FOR #PanCAN2020
When we all show up, we make a difference. Though we can't be together on the Hill right now, we can be heard. We want to hear and see all of you, from wherever you are. Share on social and tag #PanCAN2020.
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