Star Trek s Kitty Swink, Armin Shimerman And Jonathan Frakes To Host Pancreatic Cancer Action Network s Voices In Action
Largest Gathering of Advocates From Across the Country Use Their Voices, Calling on Congress to Fund Pancreatic Cancer Research
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Voices in Action event. The leading pancreatic cancer patient advocacy organization is mobilizing advocates nationwide to join together for its first-ever
Voices in Action virtual evening event where participants will hear inspiring stories and be encouraged to take action and advocate for more federal funding to change the future of pancreatic cancer. Kicking off
PurpleStride walk to fight pancreatic cancer going virtual Saturday
Posted at 9:56 AM, May 06, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-06 09:56:26-04
(WXYZ) â Hitting the pavement to help find a cure for the world s toughest cancer. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network s PurpleStride walk is going virtual this Saturday. The goal is to raise awareness and funds to help patients and to find a cure.
PurpleStride chair Renee Koury joined 7 Action News anchor Alicia Smith, who will serve as the emcee, to talk about PurpleStride.
Click here for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network s website to register and donate.
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Robert (Bob) Wallace
Robert (Bob) Wallace, age 68, spent his days fishing, hunting, beekeeping, and enjoying time with family in his peaceful rural setting. Born to Beverly and David Wallace on January 9, 1953, he was raised in Worthington, MN where he formed friendships that remain strong to this day. He married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Koob, and they were together 46 years. Bob and Marilyn raised their three children in Plainview, MN and then made their home in Kellogg, MN. Bob died in his home with family on April 25, 2021.
Bob was a retired Conservation Officer. He served for 28 years with the MN Department of Natural Resources, where strong collegial relationships resulted in countless stories of laughter and camaraderie. His colleagues described him as kind and compassionate, fair, unassuming and humble, and dedicated to his profession and family.
Celebrities Impacted By Pancreatic Cancer Join PanCAN s PurpleStride Los Angeles Walk To Raise Money To Fight The World s Toughest Cancer
Alex Trebek s Daughter, Nicky Trebek, This is Us Writer and Producer Dan Fogelman, Star Trek Actors Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink and Armin Shimerman Team Up To Support PanCAN s PurpleStride on Saturday, May 1
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LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced three all-star celebrity teams, all who have a personal connection to pancreatic cancer, are joining together to participate in the organization s biggest fundraiser, PurpleStride, the walk to end pancreatic cancer. This year, the goal is to raise $10 million for the nonprofit. Nicky Trebek, This is Us Dan Fogelman, and Star Trek stars Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink and Armin Shimerman, are all joining the fight as team captains for PurpleStride Los Angeles in an effort to raise
One group is exploring the possible link between pancreatic cancer and diabetes
Published: April 25, 2021 8:37 PM EDT
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