Blog Post List

  • In Conversation: Interview With Derrick Camacho, Teams & Individual Development Chair, Colorado Affiliate
    In Conversation: Interview With Derrick Camacho, Teams & Individual Development Chair, Colorado Affiliate
    Colorado Team and Individual Development Chair Derrick Camacho spoke with Community Engagement Coordinator Paula Mukherjee about his first interactions with PanCAN, relationships with fellow volunteers, and PanCAN PurpleStride 2023 planning. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: What first brought you to PanCAN? ... more
  • Message From The Volunteer Advisory Council
    Message From The Volunteer Advisory Council
    Volunteers Have Heart! The purpose of life, after all, is to live it – to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences. Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart! According to author DeAnn Hollis, “The heart of a volunteer is never measured in size, but by the depth of the ... more
  • In Conversation: Interview With Dorla Christie, PurpleStride Chair, Delaware Affiliate
    In Conversation: Interview With Dorla Christie, PurpleStride Chair, Delaware Affiliate
    Delaware PurpleStride Chair Dorla Christie spoke with Community Engagement Coordinator Paula Mukherjee about planning PanCAN PurpleStride 2023 – her first as Chair – and her hopes for the event. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: What first brought you to PanCAN? Dorla: I lost my father in January of 2016. It was quick; he ... more
  • Message From The Volunteer Advisory Council
    Message From The Volunteer Advisory Council
    OUR CAREGIVERS   The definition of a caregiver from Webster’s Dictionary is a person who provides direct care (as for children, elderly people, or the chronically ill). This definition I feel doesn’t begin to cover what an actual caregiver does. Caregiving can affect the caregiver’s life in a myriad of ways including his/her ability to work, engage in ... more
  • In Conversation: Interview With Marty Hynes, Outreach Chair, Indianapolis Affiliate
    In Conversation: Interview With Marty Hynes, Outreach Chair, Indianapolis Affiliate
    Indianapolis Outreach Chair Marty Hynes spoke with Community Engagement Coordinator Paula Mukherjee about his 2023 goals, the importance of clinical trials, and advice for fellow survivors. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: The Outreach Chair is tasked with promoting PanCAN’s mission at the local level. Why is this ... more
  • Message From The Volunteer Advisory Council
    Message From The Volunteer Advisory Council
    January is National Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month, a fact that most individuals don’t know and honestly many don’t care unless they have a family member or friend who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Even then, people may be skeptical of something that is not a standard treatment of care and are hesitant to participate in ... more
  • In Conversation: Interview With Christina DePippo, PurpleStride Chair, Los Angeles Affiliate
    In Conversation: Interview With Christina DePippo, PurpleStride Chair, Los Angeles Affiliate
    Los Angeles PurpleStride Chair Christina DePippo spoke with Community Engagement Coordinator Paula Mukherjee about her motivation for volunteering with PanCAN and goals for PanCAN PurpleStride 2023. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: What initially brought you to PanCAN? Christina: My mom was diagnosed with ... more
  • Message From The Volunteer Advisory Council
    Message From The Volunteer Advisory Council
    How is it possible that we are nearing the end of 2022? Reflecting upon the year for PanCAN, we continue to grow and have strong impact.  We have seen many changes that required planning, implementation and adaption.  Let’s take a look. This year we saw an incredible shift of PanCAN PurpleStride events across the country – 60 walks on one day! This ... more
  • In Conversation: Interview with Mission Chair Rebecca Serencha & November Awareness Chair Daniela Lang, Boston Affiliate
    In Conversation: Interview with Mission Chair Rebecca Serencha & November Awareness Chair Daniela Lang, Boston Affiliate
    Boston Mission Chair Rebecca Serencha and November Awareness Chair Daniela Lang speak with Community Engagement Coordinator Paula Mukherjee about their plans for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and how to build strong relationships within affiliates. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness ... more
  • Message From The Volunteer Advisory Council
    Message From The Volunteer Advisory Council
    We all are aware that COVID affected so much in our worlds – including the PanCAN volunteer base. So many of our volunteers are new to their role and many of our affiliates are rebuilding. And after all the trainings and meetings we are still asking ourselves so many questions. So, what do I do now? Who should I bring my questions or concerns to? Will I be ... more

Recent Comments

Elena has stepped into to this role with her whole heart and it shows. We're so proud to have her as a DFW volunteer!
Thanks for sharing! I'm a new Social Media Chair for the Kansas City Affiliate, and am trying to absorb as much info as possible.
Great advice and outlook, Frank! You're one of the best!
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to helping so many others in the volunteer community!
As a founding VAC member thank you to each of these individuals for their continuing contributions to Pancan.