Inside Track

Three members of PanCAN’s Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC), Janice Griffin, Joelle Hervis, and Tripp Razor, spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about serving as liaisons between PanCAN and the volunteer affiliate network. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: How would you describe your ... more

Get Involved at PanCAN PurpleStride!   PanCAN PurpleStride 2024 is less than a month away. This is a great opportunity to join the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer! Volunteers are the heart of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and volunteering at PurpleStride is a great way to get involved! As stated on pancan.org , “volunteers power the ... more

What PanCAN PurpleStride Means to Me! PanCAN PurpleStride 2024 is fast approaching. It is the annual walk across the country where we all come together on one day, April 27, 2024, as one community to stride and raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. I have been with this organization for 14 years now. I joined after the passing of both my mom and my ... more

Houston Social Media and Sponsorship Chair Laura O’Hara spoke with Community Engagement Senior Specialist Paula Mukherjee about her inspiration for volunteering and favorite PanCAN memories. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: How did you first find PanCAN? Laura: When my husband, Charlie, was sick with pancreatic ... more

As we celebrate Black History Month, we want to share a couple of quick updates on our collective mission critical work. The exciting uptick in the survival rate makes it clear your efforts are working! Many of you have been assessing and sharing the health needs in your communities and building action plans to identify new audiences who may benefit from ... more