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October 2018 |
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The Cities Race against Pancreatic Cancer is a fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Asociation in Spain.
It takes place in three Spanish cities as well as two in Italy.
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MEMBER HIGHLIGHT:
PANCREATIC CANCER ASOCIATION IN SPAIN
Pancreatic Cancer Asociation in Spain began in January 2015 in memory of the late Carmen Delgado and Olga Lamarca, both of whom battled pancreatic cancer. It is the first Spanish and Hispanic-speaking association dedicated exclusively to this disease. The Asociation has three objectives: to gather funds for research of the disease, to inform and support patients and their relatives, and to raise awareness and consciousness about effects and the need to palliate the disease.
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SIGN UP FOR WPCD FINAL DETAILS WEBINAR
You won't want to miss the next WPCD webinar on Oct. 24. This is a great opportunity to ask any last-minute questions about World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2018 – please register today and get ready for all the final details you need to make WPCD a success in your area! Also, did you miss the Oct. 4 webinar about the WPCD Campaign Update? View the recording.
WEBINAR: WPCD Campaign – Final Details
Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 8 a.m. Pacific (U.S.) Time (4 p.m. U.K. Time)
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WPCD 2018 – NEW MATERIALS YOU CAN USE
New materials are available for you to download and use in preparation for World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2018! The new Toolkit items ready for you include:
- Infographics
- Social Media Field Guide
- Social Media Photos and Graphics
- Demand Better Participant Card
- "Check Engine" Video (English version. Translated versions coming soon!)
- Celebrity/Influencer Engagement Guide
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THANK YOU TO OUR WPCD SPONSORS
We are grateful to our World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2018 sponsors – Celgene, Novocure, Servier, Halozyme, Immunovia and Ipsen. We couldn't do this without your commitment and support. Thank you! |
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THANK YOU, ECPC, FOR TRANSLATING!
Thank you to the European Cancer Patient Coalition – specifically, Anna Rek and Lydia Makaroff – for your efforts in translating some of our WPCD materials again this year!
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JOIN #PANCCHAT ON TWITTER
#PancChat is a monthly Twitter gathering of the pancreatic cancer community to increase engagement on important topics for patients, caregivers, researchers and healthcare providers. WPCC members, including Let's Win, Lustgarten Foundation and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, will participate in the #PancChat on Nov. 13. It is open to all WPCC members and will focus on "The Role Advocacy Plays in Pancreatic Cancer Research." Join by going to twitter.com and searching for #PancChat.
#PancChat
Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Noon Pacific (U.S.) Time
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Upcoming Events
WEBINAR: WPCD Campaign – Final Details
Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 8 a.m. Pacific (U.S.) Time (4 p.m. U.K. Time)
World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2018
Nov. 15, 2018
Save the Date for Annual Meeting 2019
May 7-9, 2019
WPCC Annual Meeting | Coral Gables, Florida (Miami area)
Pancreatic Cancer Conferences in the U.S. and Beyond
Pancreatic Cancer Conferences in the U.K.
World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Steering Committee Members
Julie Fleshman, Chair
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (USA)
Ali Stunt
Pancreatic Cancer Action (UK)
Barbara Kenner
Kenner Family Research Fund (USA)
Cindy Gavin
Let's Win/Lustgarten (USA)
Carl Hamilton
PALEMA (Sweden)
Daniel Goulburn
#PurpleOurWorld (Australia)
Diana Jupp
Pancreatic Cancer UK (UK)
Michelle Capobianco
Pancreatic Cancer Canada (Canada)
Stefanie Condon-Oldreive
Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society (Canada)
Clara MacKay
Project Lead (Canada)
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World Pancreatic Cancer Day Committee Members
Ali Stunt, Chair
Pancreatic Cancer Action (UK)
Anna Rek
European Cancer Patient Coalition (Belgium)
Federica Valsecchi
Nadia Valsecchi Foundation (Italy)
Jessica Abelsohn
#PurpleOurWorld (Australia)
Kate Elliott
Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society (Canada)
Louise Ellis
Pancreatic Cancer UK (UK)
Lu Constable
Pancreatic Cancer Action (UK)
Scott Saunders
The JCM Foundation (USA)
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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Have questions for the WPCC?
Email Project Lead Clara MacKay at clara@worldpancreaticcancercoalition.com. |
