Inside Track

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, ... more

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 ... more

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 ... more

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 ... more

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 ... more