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World Pancreatic Cancer Day

October 31, 2016

November 17, 2016, is a day we will unite and make our voices heard. In the battle against pancreatic cancer, we will show the world we are in it together. […]

Filed Under: Never Give Up, Purple Ribbon Events

November 13th is World Pancreatic Cancer Day

November 11, 2015

What is World Pancreatic Cancer Day? World Pancreatic Cancer Day was established to mobilize a global effort and raise the profile of pancreatic cancer focusing on the need for urgent […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, News, Purple Ribbon Events

This November join us as we Pledge. Share. Wear.

October 26, 2015

Welcome to November! To kick off Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we are launching our newest purple campaign, Pledge Share Wear. Here are three simple and easy ways for you to […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, News, Purple Ribbon Events

Patient Spotlight – My New Normal

November 15, 2014

By Jeff Ross I was diagnosed April 11, 2014; Adenosarcoma was the diagnosis with mets to the liver. My wife, Shareen, found out about Agi’s great work so we attended […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Patient Spotlight

Patient Spotlight – Cancer Changes Everything

November 5, 2014

By Rayva L.G. Harrell In this month and season that the world sets aside for Thanksgiving, I am gently reminded each day of the many things God has given me […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Patient Spotlight

LACC Volunteer Spotlight – A Thrilling Adventure for Volunteers!

October 26, 2014

By Sarah Banks In the months leading up to this year’s LA Cancer Challenge a group of amazing volunteers began making plans behind the scenes! The committee included nearly a […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, LA Cancer Challenge, Never Give Up

Event Spotlight – Drifting For A Cure

October 26, 2014

By Elissa Oblath The beauty of our 3rd party event program is seeing all the wonderful, ingenious ways our supporters find ways to help us raise pancreatic cancer awareness. No […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Purple Ribbon Events, Supporter Spotlight

LACC Team Highlight – Dumbledore’s Army

October 26, 2014

By Ernest Park My first LACC was special because it was shortly after my father passed away. It was me, my brother, mom and girlfriend Robyn. This was my mom’s […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, LA Cancer Challenge, Never Give Up

LACC Team Highlight – Team Trudy

October 26, 2014

By Peter Fischer Our Mom, Gertrude Fischer, was one of 13 children born in Dickson City, PA to Polish immigrants who arrived on Ellis Island at the turn of the […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, LA Cancer Challenge, Never Give Up

Event Spotlight – 6 Years and Going Strong! Thrill In Da-Ville 5K

August 30, 2014

By Janet Francis The 6th Annual Thrill In Da-Ville 5K was held on Saturday, August 30th 2014 and there was quite a turn out with faces new and old… or […]

Filed Under: Get Inspired, Never Give Up, Purple Ribbon Events

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