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But we are proud to say that Evan Van Leeuwen contributed 72 entries already.
My Everest ODV, standing for “Organizzazione di Volontariato” (Voluntary Organization), is a non-profit association based in Rivolta D’Adda, Italy. Established in 2015 from the idea of Luigino Sala, who was sadly dying of pancreatic cancer, with a vision to empower individuals and communities into believing in scientific research, the organization draws inspiration from the Everest […]
Cancer Society PALEMA was founded in 2015. People from the cancer profession took the initiative to start PALEMA as there was no association for these diagnoses to which they could refer their patients. They have two areas of focus: First – they support those already affected with a cancer diagnosis or their relatives/caregivers. They provide […]
#PurpleOurWorld was founded in October 2014, after the death of wife, mom and sister Rochelle Goulburn. To coincide with the inaugural World Pancreatic Cancer Day, they asked everyone we knew to wear purple and share a picture on social media using the hashtag #PurpleOurWorld and also tweeted to a number of well-known Australian media personalities. […]
Northern Ireland Pancreatic Cancer (NIPANC) was set up in August 2018 and has its roots in a group of people affected by pancreatic cancer coming together for support and to raise funds to promote better diagnosis and treatment for future patients.  The charity’s work brings together families who have suffered losses from pancreatic cancer, families […]
The Elizabeth Coteman Fund was established in 2010 upon the death of beloved wife and mother Elizabeth Coteman from pancreatic cancer, to support those with a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and their families. The charity also provides a legacy for a wonderful woman. Their main areas of focus include supporting the best possible quality […]
Pancreatic Cancer Ireland was founded in September 2022 by Rachel Duquesnois shortly after losing her wonderful mother, Martina Dunne, to pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately this was not the first time the family was impacted, with two other relatives previously passing away due to pancreatic cancer. Having experienced the devastating impact of this disease as well as […]
In 2009, Rhonda Williams established the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation following the tragic loss of a family member to pancreatic cancer. This unfortunate event highlighted the insufficient awareness and funding dedicated to pancreatic cancer. Recognizing the pressing need for enhanced support and research for this form of cancer, the foundation aimed to ensure better care […]
