Your Participation Matters .... May 2012
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Help us Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Do something that you love to do! Walk, run, bake or hold a garage sale - these are just a few ideas.
Create a personal fundraising page and start raising money today to support research. To date, we have over $100,000.
Support one of our upcoming events like the Lois Allen Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast in Berwyn Alberta.
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Rooting for the Underdog
On April 28th, Roots Canada launched an online awareness and fundraising campaign to support pancreatic cancer.
The Campaign will run for 4 weeks and will feature the Tempur-pedic Teddy Bear and 3 NEW leather awareness bracelets with inspirational messages.
Teghan Stadnyk initiated this campaign after losing her mother to pancreatic cancer in 2010. Click here to see the bracelets and read her story.
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Taking steps for a cure
There are numerous walks/runs you can join during May and June:
Run for a Reason & Team Purple - Ottawa - May 26 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon - May 27
Doggpound 5K - June 10 - Brampton, Ont Edge to Edge Marathon - June 10, Ucluelet, BC Scotiabank 5K/Half Marathon - June 24, Vancouver
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Pansies for pancreatic cancer
On April 28th, volunteers in our Nation's Capital sold 'pansies for pancreatic cancer' to raise awareness and funds for research.
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Look what's new in our Purple Store
We have new arrivals just in time for Mother's Day. Check out this bracelet, purple scarves, a book mark and we have a new stock of FIGHT PANCREATIC CANCER shirts and hats.
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Thank you Tempur-pedic
In 2011, Pancreatic Cancer Canada joined with Tempur-Pedic to launch our first national, cause-related marketing effort, known as the Tempur-Pedic Hugs Back Campaign and raised $9240 to support vital research.
The 2012 campaign will kick off with a Teddy Bear Picnic in London, Ontario on June 16th.
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Golfing ‘Fore’ a Cure
Reserve your spot at this year's 8th Annual Dick Aldridge Charity Golf Classic which will take place on July 24th at Clublink's Emerald Hills in Stouffville, Ontario.
This year, you can fundraise $500 and get your registration waived. For more details on this exicting event, click here
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Volunteer to make a difference
We are thrilled to introduce our new Volunteer Co-ordinator, Jane Lewitt Taylor. She will be our liaison and will communicate upcoming opportunites that may interest you. To volunteer - click here
You can reach Jane at
janelewitt@pancancanada.ca
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Greetings Newfoundland
Doug Stamp has started a fundraising and awareness group in Newfoundland.
Their first fundraiser is a yard sale/flea market. For more info, contact doug_stamp@hotmail.com
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Honour that Special Lady
Make a tribute donation to acknowledge that extraordinary woman in your life: a mother, a grandmother or even a dear friend.
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OUR VISION
We believe there can be a future without pancreatic cancer.
OUR MISSION
To raise awareness
To advance research into early detection and effective treatment options
To provide support and resources to patients and their families
TOGETHER ... we can make a difference!
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