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The Colour Purple ...
Here's an adorable picture of one of our youngest supporters wearing his purple ribbon and doing his part to raise awareness and honour his Oma who passed away this past October.
In an effort to raise the national profile of this devastating disease, hundreds of Canadians also donned a ribbon on their lapel and educated others about the Colour Purple.
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Promising New Trial offers Hope
The National Cancer Institute of Canada (NCIC) has just announced a study testing the drug cocktail FOLFIRINOX on patients following surgery. The hope is that it will do a better job of preventing a recurrence than the treatments that are currently available. NCIC is looking for participants - Read more
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Barrie Man lives each day to the fullest...
Terry McGowan is celebrating Christmas one month early thanks to a clinical trial at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. "I look at the trials and I think they saved me. In reality, if the next trial doesn’t help me, I know (my participation) may help somebody else.”
Read Terry's Story - courtesy of the Barrie Advance
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Canadian Landmarks Turn Purple
To Kick off National Awareness Month, BC Place was illuminated in purple to support our Purple Lights Campaign.
On November 30th, two Toronto landmarks, the CN Tower and Toronto City Hall, were a purple glow amid purple spotlights to raise awareness of the need to make pancreatic cancer a national funding priority.
Read the article and/or see Zoomer's 'ZNEWS' televised feature on 'Turning Toronto Purple' & 'A Promising New Drug Trial'.
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Purple Fashionistas
 
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Looking for a Last Minute Gift
Support PURPLE HOPE...an on-line auction and fundraising initiative that provides you with the perfect gift ... one that gives back. There are many items still available at amazing prices. The auction closes today, December 9th, at midnight so that items can be shipped and under your tree for Christmas. Check out all the items
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Hugs Back Campaign is BACK!
Support the fight against pancreatic cancer by purchasing a Tempur-pedic Hugs Back Bear.
These limited edition teddy bears are available now and for every bear sold, TEMPUR-Canada will make a donation of $5 to the ongoing initiatives of Pancreatic Cancer Canada.
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Pennies for Pancreatic Cancer
The NL Fundraising Arm of Pancreatic Cancer Canada spearheaded a successful pennies for pancreatic cancer drive and CIBC, presented an additional $2000 cheque toward their initiative.
Congratulations NL!
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Passionate for Purple Parties
From coast to coast, Canadians held purple parties to honour National Awareness Month. Here a just a few:
Purple Party Masquerade in Winnipeg, Quest for Awareness & Purple Bunnies for Pancreatic Cancer in Toronto, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Gala in Coquitlam BC and a Music Benefit in NL.
 
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Shining Purple Lights
Our Purple Lights Campaign is gaining momentum thanks to your support. Many homes displayed purple lights to honour a loved one and raise awareness of this devastating disease. This photograph is courtesy of one of our longtime supporters and volunteers, Deb.
Please send us your photos!
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A True Hero
Charlie Henry, a retired firefighter, is one of the lucky ones ... he has survived pancreatic cancer. On November 23rd, Charlie left to fulfill his promise and walk the Great Wall of China with his son, Michael. In China, they say that you are not a hero until you have climbed the wall ... Charlie conquered the wall and is a hero and inspiration to so many people.
Read his story and see the photos
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Popcorn for Pancreatic Cancer
As Gamma-Dynacare's select charity for 2012-2013, they held their fourth fundraiser in as many months to support our cause. Past events have included a purple cupcake bakesale, a 50/50 draw and a combined pennies for pancreatic cancer and contest for the best purple outfit. Their current fundraiser is a Christmas Tree of Hope, where employees can buy a paper ornament and dedicate it to someone special in their life.
Along with Gamma-Dynacare, we are honoured to have many companies across Canada champion our FIGHT. Canadian Western Bank recently raised an amazing $15,000 from a walk to honour a co-worker and support our cause.
Click here to see our other corporate champions
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Proclaiming National Awareness Month in NL
A Private Member's Statement was read by NL MP Dale Kirby..."Mr. Speaker, today I acknowledge the work of a constituent in my district....Through Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and activities like the Pancreatic Cancer Purple Hope Auction, we can work to change the face of pancreatic cancer here at home and around the world. Watch and read the announcement
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