The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network of Western Kentucky will host a PurpleLight Vigil for Hope on Sunday, November 20 at 4:30 p.m. at Lourdes Hospital Marshall Nemer Pavilion in the Borders Community Room.“Paducah is one of 55 national PurpleLight Vigil for Hope events across the country,” said Carol Foreman, local Pancreatic Cancer Action Network community representative. “The candlelight vigil will honor the memory of those who fought pancreatic cancer and celebrate the survivors, while raising community awareness about the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Over 110 people have already registered to attend.”
Dr. James Gould, caregiver Donna Groves and volunteer Wesley Fox will offer remarks and local musician Eddie Windhorst will perform. Pre-register at http://www.pancan.org/purplelight/ by Friday or register at the vigil Sunday afternoon. The vigil is free and open to the public.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. The organization is leading the way to increase the survival rate for people diagnosed with this devastating disease through a bold initiative—The Vision of Progress: Double the Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rate by 2020. Together, we can know, fight and end pancreatic cancer by intensifying our efforts to heighten awareness, raise funds for comprehensive private research, and advocate for dedicated federal research to advance early diagnostics, better treatments and increase chances of survival.
Wear purple and join us!
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