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San Francisco PurpleStride Chair Alexandra Bogdan spoke with Paula Mukherjee about her passion for PanCAN’s mission and favorite moments from PanCAN PurpleStride. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: What is your connection to PanCAN’s mission? Alexandra: My mom, Lori, was diagnosed with stage IIB pancreatic cancer in ...

Heart, Hope, and Action: Volunteers Leading the Way Wendy Stoneberg At the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), our work to improve patient outcomes and ultimately cure pancreatic cancer is guided by bold national goals, grounded in local action, and fueled by deeply personal reasons. As we begin a new fiscal year, PanCAN has set ambitious ...

Tamisha Major, a volunteer with the Central Florida Affiliate, spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about her personal connection to PanCAN’s mission and dedication to service. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: What is your connection to PanCAN’s mission? Tamisha: I lost my mom, Vernice, ...

PanCAN VAC member Tripp Razor shares his mother’s journey with pancreatic cancer. Black Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer than any other racial or ethnic group. Although Black Family Cancer Awareness Week is no longer an official national campaign, PanCAN believes it is critical to continue spotlighting the ...

Editor’s Note: May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an opportunity to commemorate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. San Antonio Affiliate Chair Shenel Rimando spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about her ...

Let PanCAN PurpleStride Be the Beginning, Not the End PanCAN PurpleStride is more than an event, it’s a powerful reminder that our mission is far from over. Nearly 63,000 people attended a PurpleStride event on Saturday, April 26, and took steps to end pancreatic cancer! Let’s harness the momentum of this day and use it as a springboard to an even greater ...

Volunteer Appreciation There is a buzz in the air! Springtime is officially here which means that PanCAN PurpleStride is just around the corner! On April 26, 2025, Striders from all over the United States will be joining forces to help everyone affected by pancreatic cancer. We are actively fundraising by participating in challenges, call blitzes ...

PanCAN PurpleStride San Diego Team Captain Kate Trulock spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about her connection to PanCAN’s mission and gratitude for PanCAN volunteers. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: What first brought you to PanCAN? Kate: My relationship with PanCAN began in ...

It is that time again: PanCAN PurpleStride season is upon us! Is everyone ready to wear their purple clothes for our big day? Why is PurpleStride so important to our mission? This event is our biggest fundraiser. Your participation and fundraising keep PanCAN’s vital programs running so patients and their families don’t have to navigate this journey ...

Phoenix Affiliate Chair and survivor Robert Panacci spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about his treatment journey and message of hope to others impacted by pancreatic cancer. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: What first brought you to PanCAN? Rob: I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer ...