Host a Purple Party!

Demand Better! Raise funds to help end pancreatic cancer. Have a November birthday? Ask for donations in lieu of gifts. Hosting a Friendsgiving? Turn it purple! Turn your purpose into progress.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) mission does not stop or slow down. Pancreatic cancer continues to affect thousands of patients and families every day. We are grateful for your commitment to our pancreatic cancer community.

Tribute

Honor a survivor with a tribute page or create a memorial for a loved one.

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Athletic

Turn your fitness into fundraising to support vital services for patients.

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Special Occasion

Celebrate a special day to champion the promise of a brighter tomorrow.

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Get Creative

If you can imagine it, you can do it - and help rewrite the future for patients and their families.

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How it works

1. Start with an idea

Get inspired by others and create the type of fundraiser that's right for you!

2. Create a fundraiser

Sign up and customize your page by telling your story and adding photos.

3. Make an Impact

Start with a self-donation, then ask your family and friends to join the fight.

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Get Inspired

the gutmann family

The Gutmann family

For 14 years, the Gutmann family has hosted 'Pancakes for Pancreatic Cancer' in memory of their father.

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russtival band

Russtival

Russtival, an annual music fest in New Jersey, has honored musician Russ Perry since 2009.

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bowling for Bruce

Bowling for Bruce

Phoebe Collins hosted the 2nd annual fundraiser 'Strike Out Pancreatic Cancer' in tribute to her grandfather.

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Alex and Pat Athans

Daughter Christina’s final wish was that Alex and Pat raise funds to fight pancreatic cancer.

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PanCAN's vision is to create a world in which all patients with pancreatic cancer will thrive.

Our mission is to take bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge, and advocating for patients.

Your Impact

$25

$25 can give free one-on-one support to someone facing pancreatic cancer.

$100

$100 can put free, personalized educational packets into the hands of 10 newly diagnosed patients.

$480

$480 can support one of our research grantees for three weeks, exploring early detection initiatives and new treatment approaches.