lisa niemi swayzeEric Idle, Miss America madison marshfamily of the deceased jerry springerTeam “Trek”, Little House on the Prairie Cast, Rosario Dawsonsome of the notable participants raising awareness include critical funding for one of the most challenging cancers
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Los Angeles, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — This past Saturday, April 27th, Pancreatic Cancer Control Network (PanCAN) held its largest fundraiser of the year. PanCAN Purple Stride®, The ultimate step towards eradicating pancreatic cancer. Purple Stride is held for the third year in a row in approximately 60 cities across the country, bringing together survivors, supporters, celebrities, and special guests to walk in solidarity and fight against pancreatic cancer, one of the world's deadliest cancers. Raised awareness and raised much-needed funds. This is the most important way PanCAN raises funds to advance its mission, and the funds raised transform the lives of people facing pancreatic cancer and advance progress against this disease. Nearly 70,000 people from all over the country were expected to participate in the fundraiser. $19 million Towards the fight against disease.
Lisa Niemi Swayze speaks to crowd of over 3,000 at PanCAN PurpleStride Los Angeles
Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related death. US The 5-year survival rate is only 13%. With no standard early detection tests and few effective treatments, there remains an urgent need for increased funding, research and awareness to improve outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer. The pancreatic cancer community has come together to raise awareness and funds for the disease.
“All of you here today are making a difference. Just as I chose to be involved 24 years ago, you are choosing to get involved and fight back.” . julie freshman, J.D., MBA, President and CEO of PanCAN, attends the opening ceremony of Purple Stride New York City. “With your support, PanCAN will continue to raise awareness, invest in critical research, provide free services to patients and their families, and accelerate progress through advocacy.”
Numerous notable celebrities and special guests traveled to cities across the country to show up to support PanCAN's mission.
At Purple Stride in New York City, miss america madison marshThe first active-duty military member to win the coveted honor, she rallied the crowd at the opening ceremony by sharing her personal story. “Pancreatic cancer is a difficult disease. We don't have the time or money to spend on pancreatic cancer. People need to change now. We need more funding for pancreatic cancer research now. We need people who are ready to help people. Together with PanCAN, we can all make a difference. Every second counts for patients.” madison marsh At the opening ceremony of the event.
At Purple Stride Los Angeles, lisa niemi swayze, Wife of the deceased who served as a PanCAN ambassador for many years Patrick Swayze He, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2009, spoke at this year's opening ceremony. “It is because of her late husband that I am here at PanCAN PurpleStride today. Patrick Swayze, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007 and died just 22 months later. He fought so bravely and heroically that I know there are many who are still fighting today. I understand how they feel.I know how important that is.” lisa niemi swayze To all the over 3,000 participants. “But just because he’s gone doesn’t mean the fight is over. Through our efforts today, through fundraising and awareness, and advocating for more federal investment in pancreatic cancer research, we I'm going to beat this disease.'' ”
“Star Trek” actor kitty winka 20-year pancreatic cancer survivor. Armin Shimmerman, John Billingsley, Juan Carlos Coto and Jonathan Frakeswho lost his brother to the disease – all members of the fundraising team “Trek against Pancreatic Cancer'' walked. Eric Idle, a British comedian, actor, author, and four-year pancreatic cancer survivor.and leslie landon matthews and shawna landon, whose father michael landonfor the first time as part of the Little House on the Prairie team to honor the late actor and director of the iconic show, who passed away from the disease nearly 33 years ago and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
At Purple Stride Chicago, katie yenkindaughter of the deceased jerry springer, She spoke at the opening ceremony and talked about her father, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2016. April 27th – One year anniversary of his death. She and her family formed Team Her Jerry in honor of her father and made her first walk in PanCAN PurpleStride Chicago.
At Purple Stride DC, actor Rosario Dawson He walked in honor of his father, who is currently battling pancreatic cancer.
Progress is being made in the pancreatic cancer community. In January, the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer hit a record high of 13%, an increase of 1 percentage point from last year. This is the first time since 2017 that survival rates have increased for three consecutive years, an encouraging upward trend in the fight against this difficult disease. However, pancreatic cancer is currently the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States and is on track to become the second leading cause of cancer-related death.
Donations can still be made by visiting purplestride.org. To learn more about the Pancreatic Cancer Control Network and our urgent mission to save lives, please visit: pankan.org Or follow PanCAN twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is leading the way in accelerating important advances for people with pancreatic cancer. By funding life-saving research, providing personalized patient services, and creating a community of supporters and volunteers who will stop at nothing to create a world where all people with pancreatic cancer thrive, PanCAN Take bold action. PanCAN has earned him a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the highest rating an organization can receive, for 18 consecutive years. This rating designates PanCAN as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, demonstrating strong financial health, ongoing accountability, and transparency.
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