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Year in Review: PanCAN’s Community Gets Creative
Nothing stops the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) community from taking action against pancreatic cancer. And in 2020, we saw […]
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Element47’s Legacy for Friend and Bandmate Keeps the Music Playing
Editor’s Note: In celebration of International Friendship Day, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network highlights an enduring connection. Matt Bencke lost […]
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Car Enthusiasts Drive Fundraising in Honor of Mom
Editor’s note: We continue our series of stories celebrating – and remembering – beloved mothers in honor of Mother’s Day. […]
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2019 Year in Review: Creative DIY Fundraising
Editor’s note: Today’s installment of our 2019 Year in Review series highlights the success and creativity of events hosted by […]
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10 Ways to Make a Difference
National Make a Difference Day is the fourth Saturday in October each year and is about taking community service to […]
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Moments Matter: Tom Atwell
Editor’s Note: Last week, we featured PanCAN staff member Maggie Walsh’s story about the beginning of her fundraising career, which […]
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Moments Matter: Maggie Walsh
Editor’s note: Maggie Walsh works for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in its Washington, D.C., office. She recently shared a […]
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Moments Matter: Phoebe Collins
Editor’s note: It’s that time of year when kids are returning to school and their extracurricular activities – which may […]
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Moments Matter: Emily LaSalle
Editor’s note: World Gratitude Day is today, Sept. 21, and we thank all of our incredible supporters for all they […]
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Women’s Health and Fitness Day: 106-mile Bike Ride Honors Mother and Raises Funds
In tribute to Women’s Health & Fitness Day, Sara Weinberger who lost her mother and her cousin to pancreatic cancer, […]
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2018 DIY Fundraising Sparks Passion and Donations
Editor’s note: For today’s installment of our 2018 Year in Review series, we’re showcasing some of the year’s most creative […]
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It Starts with Someone: Steve and Joy Barber
Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Lacrosse Match Gains Big Win for the Cause
In sports, there are winners and there are losers. Emmaus High School lacrosse players Sabino Basso and Tori Brinkman in Center Valley, Pa., […]
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Pancake Breakfasts Fund the Fight for 12 Years
After 12 years of successfully organizing “Pancakes for Pancreatic Cancer” breakfasts to raise funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, […]
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It Starts with Someone: Cally Adams
Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled […]
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Running Around the World in 7 Days
Seven continents in just seven days – it’s a massive undertaking for even the most seasoned of travelers. But, for […]
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PanCAN Turns 19: Use Facebook to Donate on Your Birthday
This February, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) turns 19 years old. For nearly two decades, PanCAN has been dedicated to working […]
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Whether $25 or $25,000, Here Are 25 Ways to Fundraise
A pancreatic cancer diagnosis not only strips away one’s health and well-being, it can also rob the patient and caregivers of their […]
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2017 Year in Review: DIY Fundraisers Set a High Bar
Editor’s note: Our “Year in Review” series recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic cancer research, national news, volunteer contributions […]
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An Unexpected Discovery Leads a Mom to Fulfill a Promise
It was the most difficult conversation a mother could have with a child. Barb Larson’s adult son, Jim Natysin, was […]
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Honolulu Marathon Runner Raises $2k to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Early Sunday morning, Peter Lockyer laced up his running shoes, walked out the door and began running for his life. […]
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It Starts with Someone: Hailey Holt
Like many kids across the country, Hailey Holt started back to school this week. At 6 years old, she was […]
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Rob ‘Tyger’ Rubin’s Gift of Wanderlust Leads Him to Wage Hope for His Parents
After 20 years away from biking, Rob ‘Tyger’ Rubin climbed back onto the saddle. He trained for a year for […]
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Donations Replace Wedding Gifts in Honor of Bride’s Father-in-Law
As far as wedding gifts, Joslyn Brandt Murray knew she and then-fiancée Brandon Murray had everything they needed, having been […]
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Steve Barber Doubles the Impact of His Father’s Life Lessons
Steve Barber’s dad made it very clear that spending time with his kids was more important than anything else on […]
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Remembering Patrick Swayze with New “Dirty Dancing” TV Musical
It’s been 30 years since the smash hit “Dirty Dancing,” starring the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, lifted the […]
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Family Takes the High Road in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
“You take the high road and I’ll take the low road, and I’ll be in Scotland afore you,” starts the […]
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Boys Ask for Donations Instead of Birthday Gifts at Mardi Gras Masquerade Birthday Fundraiser
Dedicating one’s birthday celebration to fundraise to fight pancreatic cancer is a generous gesture. When two young boys do it […]
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Jake Singer does a “mitzvah” in honor of his aunt
As Jake Singer prepares for his bar mitzvah, his Aunt Susie is never far from his thoughts. Jake lost his […]
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Erin Holstein honors her father with 46 Adirondack High Peaks hikes
Hiking the “46” in upstate New York is recognized as one of the greatest challenges in the Adirondack Park. It’s […]
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Superhero firefighters’ cross-country challenge speaks to personal connections
Here’s something we can all agree on: Firefighters are heroes. So Merrick and Stephanie McGinnis already have that covered, with […]
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