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    May 2017

   

Attendees gather to celebrate the second annual meeting of WPCC members in Montreal.
ANNUAL MEETING INSPIRES, UNIFIES, DRIVES PROGRESS

Montreal welcomed over 80 attendees from more than 20 countries to the second annual World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition annual meeting May 2 – 5. Canada greeted the more than 40 pancreatic cancer organizations in attendance with open arms. "The energy, momentum and enthusiasm at this year's meeting was extremely exciting and inspiring for all of us," said Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, chair of the WPCC and president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. View the presentations, agenda and participant list, and all the photos from the meeting!

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MEMBER HIGHLIGHT: PANCREATIC CANCER SCOTLAND


Pancreatic Cancer Scotland team members, supporters, researchers and friends
Pancreatic Cancer Scotland was formed in 2010 by a group of patients, caregivers, nurses and doctors to share hope, knowledge and action in the battle against pancreatic cancer. Today Pancreatic Cancer Scotland works with fundraisers, volunteers and supporters to develop and grow the charity with a focus on raising awareness and education of pancreatic cancer and supporting patients and families affected by the disease.

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Upcoming EventS

Pancreatic Cancer Conferences in the U.S. and Beyond

Pancreatic Cancer Conferences in the U.K.

World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Nov. 16, 2017

World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Annual Meeting 2018
Date and location TBD – stay tuned!


World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Steering Committee Members

Julie Fleshman, Chair
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (USA)

Barbara Kenner
Kenner Family Research Fund (USA)

Cindy Gavin
Let's Win/Lustgarten (USA)

Ali Stunt
Pancreatic Cancer Action (UK)

Alex Ford
Pancreatic Cancer UK (UK)

Stefanie Condon-Oldreive
Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society (Canada)

Michelle Capobianco
Pancreatic Cancer Canada (Canada)

Carl Hamilton
PALEMA (Sweden)

Catherine Holliday
Centre for Community-Driven Research (Australia)
World Pancreatic Cancer Day Committee Members

Ali Stunt, Chair
Pancreatic Cancer Action (UK)

Kate Elliott
Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society (Canada)

Charlotte Zamboni
Pancreatic Cancer UK (UK)

Jessica Abelsohn
#Purpleourworld (Australia)

Scott Saunders
The JCM Foundation (USA)

Dora Constantinides
PASYKAF (Cyprus)



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