Initiatives
As the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition grows in numbers and strength, we will work together on global initiatives to raise awareness and highlight the need for more funding and research to fight pancreatic cancer.
World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Each November, during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we come together on World Pancreatic Cancer Day to unite the globe in bringing attention to pancreatic cancer and highlighting the need for greater awareness, funding, and research. By standing in unison against this deadly disease, we can create a brighter future for people fighting pancreatic cancer around the world.
World Pancreatic Cancer Day is November 18, 2021
Annual Meeting
WPCC ANNUAL MEETING 2021
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and the many unknowns still on the horizon for 2021, we have made the difficult decision to produce this year’s Annual Meeting as a Full Virtual Event. Even as we rise up out of this pandemic over the coming months, we are uncertain about future of global travel restrictions as well as the comfort level of our Coalition members to fly across the world to participate in person. Therefore, the WPCC Steering Committee and Annual Meeting Committee are exploring creative new ideas to bring our 2021 Annual Meeting to life online. Please mark your calendars for September 21 – 23, 2021 and make plans to learn, share, network and grow with your Coalition colleagues and friends at the 2021 WPCC Virtual Meeting Experience.
2019 ANNUAL MEETING RECAP
The World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Annual Meeting 2019 took place in Coral Gables, Fla., May 7-9. The meeting was open to Coalition members and sponsors, and there were 49 organizations from 21 countries in attendance.
Participants shared experiences, best practices and expertise – creating tangible change for all those impacted by pancreatic cancer.
READ MORE ABOUT THE 2019 ANNUAL MEETING.
Hear
from our
members
World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Steering Committee
Julie Fleshman, Chair
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
USA
Barbara Kenner
Kenner Family Research Fund
USA
Cindy Gavin
Let�s Win! Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
USA
Daniel Goulburn
#PurpleOurWorld
Australia
Diana Jupp
Pancreatic Cancer UK
UK
Kathi Apostolidis
European Cancer Patient Coalition
Belgium
Stefanie Condon-Oldreive
Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society
Canada
Tom�? Kruber
Onkomajak
Czech Republic
Jenny Isaacson
Project Lead
USA
Frequently asked questions
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Can my organization join the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition? Any not-for-profit patient advocacy organization that provides services or disseminates information to those affected by pancreatic cancer can become a member of the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition. For more information about becoming a World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition member or supporter, please contact us. |
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Can individuals join the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition? Individuals cannot join the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition. The coalition is comprised of patient advocacy organizations. The World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition member organizations work with pancreatic cancer patients, their caregivers and supporters. The coalition’s goal is to strengthen the work of our member organizations so that collectively we can have an even greater impact across the globe. However, individuals can work with the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition and make a huge difference by taking part in our annual World Pancreatic Cancer Day campaign. We also encourage individuals to get involved with their local pancreatic cancer organization. |
