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PanCAN PurpleStride 2024 was a HUGE success. YOU turned the nation purple with your volunteer efforts. You welcomed survivors and families who were walking to honor a loved one and let them know that they are not alone on their journey. The millions of dollars raised will go to research and help patients get the resources they need. Many affiliates reached or exceeded their goal. Congrats to PurpleStride Los Angeles for going over the $1,000,000 mark! My event, ...
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PanCAN PurpleStride 2024 was a HUGE success. YOU turned the nation purple with your volunteer efforts. You welcomed survivors and families who were walking to honor a loved one and let them know that they are not alone on their journey. The millions of dollars raised will go to research and help patients get the resources they need. Many affiliates ... morein Inside Track on 3 hours ago -
Hello PanCAN volunteers, I hope this message finds you well and filled with the sense of pride and accomplishment that I feel as I reflect on our recent monumental achievement. With hearts full of gratitude, I extend my deepest thanks to you for your unwavering dedication and tireless efforts in making PanCAN PurpleStride 2024 such a resounding ... morein Inside Track on 3 hours ago -
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 ... morein Inside Track on 04/12/2024 06:00 AM
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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 ... morein Inside Track on 04/12/2024 06:00 AM
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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 ... morein Inside Track on 03/08/2024 06:00 AM
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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 ... morein Inside Track on 03/08/2024 06:00 AM
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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 ... morein Inside Track on 02/09/2024 06:00 AM
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The Transformative Power of Volunteering: A Survivor’s Perspective As a nine-year pancreatic cancer survivor and long-time volunteer with PanCAN, I have discovered the profound impact of volunteering on my personal growth and well-being. My journey with PanCAN has been both a way to give back to a community that supported me during my battle with ... morein Inside Track on 02/09/2024 06:00 AM
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While attending the PanCAN Affiliate Forum in Dallas this past October, there was a moment when our forum hosts called on volunteers to stand if they had reached a certain milestone year with PanCAN. Along with the sea of staff and volunteer leaders gathered in the large conference room, I applauded gleefully as individuals stood up with each year ... morein Inside Track on 01/12/2024 06:00 AM
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Puget Sound PurpleStride and Community Chair Tristin Baxter spoke with Community Engagement Coordinator Paula Mukherjee about her 2024 goals as a volunteer leader and her connection to PanCAN’s mission. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Paula: How did you find out about PanCAN? Tristin: I lost my grandmother to pancreatic ... morein Inside Track on 01/12/2024 06:00 AM
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