Raise your Voices and Be Heard

According to an Ipsos Reid poll conducted between October 22nd to 29th, awareness of pancreatic cancer is the lowest among the five most prevalent cancers despite it being the most lethal.

Only 1/3 of Canadians are knowledgeable about this silent killer, read more

A Tidal Wave of Hope

An unprecedented $3.5 Million was raised on November 1st for pancreatic cancer research at the BC Cancer Agency. 

BC Cancer Foundation Inspiration Gala Guests took philanthropy to new heights at the sold-out affair. Libby Znaimer was the keynote speaker and inspired the room with her personal story of hope. 

Watch (video) on Pancreatic Cancer's impact on 3 of the committee member's families.

Hope is on the Way ... Breaking News

Positive results of a pivotal pancreatic cancer treatment clinical trial. In the study, ABRAXANE in combination with gemcitabine demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in overall survival compared to gemcitabine alone. The complete overall survival statistics are not yet available.

Click here to read more.

Paws for a Cause

November is National Awareness Month and Zoe, a double doodle, is doing her part to raise awareness and support the fight to end pancreatic cancer.

You can help us heighten awareness by:

• wearing a ribbon or something purple
• sharing your story
• tying up your hockey skates or runners with our purple laces
• taping your hockey stick with purple tape
• hanging purple lights in your yard to honour a loved one and bring hope to those touched by this disease
• carrying one of our purple PCC tote bags 

Purple lights are available for purchase in our store as is our shed light on pancreatic cancer signs.

Dash for Detection

The 2nd Annual Kathy's Run was held on October 20th in Edmonton and participants braved the cold and snow to help raise an amazing $50,000 for early detection research.

This event is the only dedicated run for pancreatic cancer in Western Canada and is held in memory of Kathy McCollum whose passion for running was the catalyst for this fundraiser.

Watch event organizer, Jessica Laird and Danielle Brown's interview on Global News

Show us your Purple

On Sunday November 4th, BC Place was illuminated in purple to support our Purple Lights Initiative. We would like to thank Raye from BC for contacting this venue and bringing awareness to our important fight!

Send us your pictures of your purple lights.

Cancer Awareness - A Celebration of Colour

Join us for day of colour, awareness and hope.  Featuring mini manicures, games, laughter and a cooking with colour demonstration. Special Guest Speaker is Colour Consultant, Paul Haft, who will speak about Hot Colour Trends.

Located in the basement of Toronto General Hospital.

Dreams really do come true...

Charlie Henry, a retired firefighter, is one of the lucky ones ... he has beaten the odds. During his recovery from the whipple surgery in 2011, he told family members that if he was fortunate enough to survive pancreatic cancer, he would make his longtime dream of walking the Great Wall of China come true!

Well, I am honoured to announce that Charlie and his eldest son, Michael, are headed to China the end of this month to make this dream a reality. Read more about Charlie’s adventure ... Photos will be posted each day. 

Keep the Memory Alive

Create a tribute page for your loved one and help everyone affected by this devastating disease.

Check this example to see how you can honour a loved one, raise funds to support lifesaving research and invite family and friends to share their favourite memories.