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Our Story In May 2015, 75 patients and relatives met with surgeons and oncologists at Odense University Hospital for a day-long conference on the consequences of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and the complex problems related to life with chemotherapy and a Whipple operation. The conference had been convened on the initiative of two patients, […]
Our Story Bill Shrieves was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November, 2010. After a Whipple procedure that month, the cancer metastasized to his liver and became stage 4. For the first half of 2011 he was in chemotherapy. Colleagues and friends wanted to do something to support Bill, so they began holding Gospel Concerts. The […]
Our Story The Reaumond Foundation was founded on October 26th, 2018, one year after the passing of Robert Reaumond to pancreatic cancer. It was established to honor Bob’s legacy and continue his fight against one of the most deadly cancers. With pancreatic cancer being the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, […]
Our Story The initiative for prevention and early detection of pancreatic cancer (IVFB e.V.) was founded in Germany in 2023. The mission of IVFB e.V. is to raise awareness, provide education and advocate for the prevention and early detection of pancreatic cancer. IVFB e.V. supports projects aiming 1) to identify risk factors or genetic predisposition, […]
Our Story PLANETS started in 2011 with a focus on pancreatic, liver and neuroendocrine tumour patients, initially with small aims to provide support groups and purchase additional equipment for the service. It was quickly realized that there was a greater need for patient support and also the introduction of novel treatments. As we became more […]
Our Story Their story started in 1986, when the Cancer Patients’ Association of Slovenia (DOBSLO) was launched, first as assistance to women struck with breast cancer. They were granted total support during the time of illness and healing. First the specially trained volunteers were offering face to face peer counseling while visiting the patients at […]
Our Story The Pancreatic Cancer Hope Foundation is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to raising funding and awareness for pancreatic cancer as well as patient support for patients and their families. They are based out of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Their foundation had its humble beginning about 15 years ago when a Pennsylvania woman by the name […]
In 1997, the Hirshberg Foundation was established to fund groundbreaking scientific research, provide patient education and support, and sustain the hope that this cancer will be eradicated once and for all. To date, four of its five goals and mission pillars have been accomplished, with a cure being the final piece of the puzzle. Today, […]
The Purple Iris Foundation, established in 2012 by Christina Parrish, a 16 year survivor of Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer, is a registered 501(c)(3) organization based in Brewer, Maine. Ongoing Projects The Purple Iris Foundation’s dedicated mission is to raise awareness, offer support, and inspire hope among individuals and families impacted by cancer. They achieve this […]
Kelly’s Heroes, founded in 2016, gives pancreatic cancer patients hope to live with pancreatic cancer. Their work is inspired by Steve Kelly, an editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer, much-loved family man and friend to many. After he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer at age 53, Steve participated in two clinical trials, advancing what […]
