Now through August 9, show your support for those who are fighting pancreatic cancer or honor those who have lost their battle. Upload a picture of yourself today showing your purple spirit and include a written description about what purple means to you in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
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Pancreatic
cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
This year, nearly 44,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic
cancer and more than 37,000 will die from it. This number is expected to increase 55% between 2010 and 2030.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people
dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and
create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.
Living in Memphis and want to make a difference now? Get involved with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network of Memphis! "Like" us on Facebook or email me at sbynum@pancanvolunteer.org.
You can help "Know it, Fight it, End it!" Purple is power, y'all!
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network held its
Sixth Annual National Advocacy Day June 26. Nearly 650 people traveled to
Washington, D.C. to tell their Senators and Congressmen to pass the Pancreatic
Cancer Research & Education Act (S. 362/H.R. 733).
12 advocates
represented Tennessee! Pictured left to right (back row) Dane Estok (Nashville
Advocacy Coordinator) and Charlie Steinhice (Chattanooga). (Middle row):
Matthew Lewis (Chattanooga); Gale Irons (Chattanooga); Edith Snider (Chattanooga
Affiliate Coordinator); Teresa Warren (Chattanooga Media Coordinator); and
Russell Farley (Memphis). (Front row): Emily Lewis (Chattanooga); Betty Malone
(Chattanooga); Julie Fleshman, president and chief executive officer of the
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network; Erin Daniels (Chattanooga); and Sarah Bynum,
Memphis Community Representative.
Now through August 9, show your support for those who are fighting pancreatic cancer or honor those who have lost their battle. Upload a picture of yourself today showing your purple spirit and include a written description about what purple means to you in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
