Newsletter - March 2013 - #1
Thursday, April 18, 2013
By: Laurie Ellies
Newsletter - March 2013
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Together, the purple lights campaign in the fall and pansies in the spring, demonstrate a year-round commitment to renewing our focus on fighting pancreatic cancer and keeping hope alive for those living with or touched by pancreatic cancer....
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Pansies for Pancreatic Cancer
Last year, this successful awareness campaign was piloted in Ottawa. Volunteer organizers have been confirmed in Edmonton, AB; St. John’s, NL; Tiverton, ON; and Kamloops, BC. Others are considering organizing a campaign in Montreal, QC; and in the Brampton and Georgetown, ON areas.
If you live in any of these areas and want to get involved, we can connect you with the organizers. For more information on this campaign, email us at - marcia@pancancanada.ca
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Eternal Spring - A Concert of HOPE
On Friday April 5, 2013, Toronto composer and producer Mark Battenberg will be presenting ETERNAL SPRING, a renewal of hope in the fight for a cure.
His first concert received a standing ovation and motivated Mark to create this 2nd tribute concert. Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased online - we hope you will join us.
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Help us Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Create a personal fundraising page and turn any activity into a fundraising opportunity; just let your imagination run wild. Consider participating in a walk, a spin class, holding a car wash, a bake sale or BBQ ... the possibilities are endless.
Our event calendar is ideal for promoting your local fundraiser. Here are some additional ideas or send us your unique fundraising idea and we will add it to our list!
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Golfing 'Fore' a Cure
Get out your clubs, it's time to make plans to attend our signature fundraiser, the 9th Annual Dick Aldridge Charity Golf Classic on Tuesday July 23rd, 2013 at Emerald Hills Golf Club in Stouffville, Ontario. This event has had raised more than $500,000 for research!
There are numerous ways you can participate and help us reach our fundraising goal of $75,000 - Learn more
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Inspire Others
Your survivor experience can bring hope and comfort to those currently facing pancreatic cancer.
Share your unique experience in hope that what you have been through or observed, may be of help to someone else.
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Chances to Stride for a Cure
There are opportunities to walk this spring and support our efforts to fight this disease. Create your personal fundraising page and have friends and family support your commitment to our cause.
Upcoming walks and runs
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Volunteer to make a difference
Whether you have five minutes or you have more time for an extended commitment, we have a volunteer opportunity for you.
For more information, contact Jane Lewitt Taylor at janelewitt@pancancanada.ca
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Historic U.S. Cancer Bill Becomes Law!
The adoption of the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act (RCRA) is a historic victory in the fight against deadly cancers, particularly pancreatic cancer as it is the first legislation designed specifically with this disease in mind.
Rep. Lance in a press release noted, "This new law will hopefully mean a brighter future for patients suffering from recalcitrant cancers and their families.” Read more
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Keep the Memory Alive
Create a tribute page for your loved one and help everyone affected by this devastating disease.
This example will show how you can honour a loved one, raise funds to support lifesaving research and invite family and friends to share their favourite memories.
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March 2013 Newsletter - Awareness in Full Bloom
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Pancreatic Cancer Canada 136-2446 Bank St. Ste #656, Ottawa, ON K1V 1A8
Contact us at: info@pancancanada.ca
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