Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Hi everyone! This April I am planning on running a half marathon in honor of my dad, Aaron Rubin. I am running the Rock N Roll half marathon in Nashville! For this race I have donated to support St. Jude. This inspired me to want to donate to a cause personal to me on top of this. I am planning on running and raising money for Pancreatic Cancer research and support. I have a goal of raising $5,000 by April 26th, all of which will go directly to pancan.org

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is a leading organization dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer through research, patient support, community outreach, and advocacy. Our GoFundMe campaign aims to support PanCAN’s vital work, funding groundbreaking research and essential services for patients and families. Your contributions will help make a significant impact in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

Dear Friend,

I’m taking steps at PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer, on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

It’s an uplifting day that brings together survivors, caregivers, families, researchers, healthcare professionals, and more to raise money and awareness for pancreatic cancer.

This is a cause that means a lot to me, and I want to make the biggest impact I can so research gets funded, people receive the support they deserve, and no one loses their hero.

I will always remember my friend Olga, one of the most selfless and positive people I know. She passed away just two weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Help others today by being one of the first five people to donate to my fundraiser. My goal is $1000—will you help me get there by making a donation now?

Every dollar helps, and you can use a credit card, Apple Pay, or Venmo. Just visit my personal fundraising page.

I appreciate you and am grateful for your support!

I’m fortunate enough to have been accepted into the 2025 NYC Half Marathon on March 16th, 2025. My training and running is in honor of numerous friends and family who have lost their lives to cancer and who are battling cancer. We all know someone.

Pancreatic cancer specifically has the highest mortality rate and has increased in occurrence significantly over the past 20 years. Pancreatic cancer, like all forms of cancer, needs significant research to continue the fight towards remission and hopefully one day a cure. If you wish, please donate to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to help support this battle.

Lenora was a fighter, a light, and a force of love. After a courageous nine-month battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer, she passed away on February 10, 2025. We want to honor her memory by ensuring others facing this terrible disease have a better chance at early detection and treatment. Let’s celebrate her life by making a difference in others as she has done for us.

Hi my name is Matthew! And for my 40th birthday, I'll be BIKING AS A BANANA for 340 miles through the Moab desert to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research.

All proceeds will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) in honor of my mother, Aida, who passed away from this disease two years ago.

If this a-peels to you and you hate cancer, support me on my ride as we kick this disease in the ass one mile at a time.

This once-in-a-lifetime lineup of bands that have all stemmed from the infamous Look Afraid will be a sight to behold. Not only were all those involved easily convinced and more than willing, but they were also onboard with making this a charity show. All proceeds will be going to support research for pancreatic cancer treatments through the Pancan. This is something that directly touched my family a few years ago, and research study treatments have turned a devastating diagnosis into more than we could have ever hoped for. Enjoy the show, and I hope you consider donating if you are unable to attend.

Thank you all!!!

We are raising money to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Foundation, and any donation will help make an impact! Thank you so much in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to my father, Jack, and our family. All of your donations will go directly to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network fund.

This past November, Jack Herzberg, husband of Kris and father of Jackie and Emma, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic cancer. This news was a complete shock to all of us and instantly changed our lives and the lives of people around us. Growing up, Jack always had a deep interest in health and medicine, specifically alternative and holistic health. With this passion for healthy living, we grew up understanding the importance of eating organic foods and maintaining healthy lifestyles by exercising—and taking our vitamins, of course. Other than his passion for medicine, Jack also had a killer jump shot in his prime days and some pretty good handles on the basketball.

My family and I have decided to start a fundraiser for the awareness and research of Pancreatic Cancer. Our goal is to raise as much money as possible for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network cause and host a fundraising event called Jump Shots for Jack. At this event (time TBD), we hope to celebrate Jack and this cause by holding a basketball competition (with music, prizes and food!). All of the proceeds will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. We hope that our contributions will allow research to take steps toward finding a cure for this disease and save lives of those affected by it in the future.

Beginning in November of last year, our mom, Laura, began experiencing extreme discomfort from eating. This resulted in her beginning the long process of diagnosis while living with a limited diet and ongoing pain.

In January of this year, we received the official diagnosis that our mom had pancreatic cancer. This came as both a shock and also a relief as we finally had clarity on what was causing her significant discomfort and what her situation was.

She was able to immediately connect with some of the best medical talent and begin intensive treatments.

She has since finished and has rebounded with immense energy which has enabled us to have some epic dance parties and enjoy her full and beautiful presence again. She's also been able to visit the beach again, which is one of her favorite places of peace.

We don't know what the future holds for us but we do know that pancreatic cancer is a horrible thing and it doesn't receive the funding or attention that it should.

Please join Oaklee and I as we dedicate a portion of our wedding celebration attention to raising money and awareness for pancreatic cancer research and treatment for those who are in need. Every dollar you give will fund life-changing programs and services for patients and their families.

We've chosen to partner with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network , a high accredited leader in the Pancreatic Cancer Research and Treatment space.

We are immensely grateful for you, the support we've received as a family, and for any contributions you are able to make.

- Tyler Webb (son of Laura Webb)

I am raising funds as a memorial for Bob Chalfant who passed away in July 2024 from pancreatic cancer.

Bob brought laughter and fun in all his many roles: husband, father, grandfather, sibling, son, friend, and coworker. He waged a 2.5-year battle against pancreatic cancer and used the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN) for information and the latest developments in treating the disease to help inform his healthcare decisions.

All funds raised through this GoFundMe will go to PANCAN in Bob's name as a memorial to how important the organization was in his cancer fight. Hopefully, funds raised will help advance treatments for pancreatic cancer, which has only a 13% survival rate at 5 years.

Please consider donating to help in the fight against this devastating cancer.

Hi Loved Ones,

In lieu of wedding presents, we'd be thrilled if you'd consider a donation to one of the charities that we care about, in our name. This page is for a donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

As you may know, Dave's mother Helen was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in 2020. Thankfully she fought through it and has been cancer-free since 2021! But pancreatic is still one of the most deadly forms of cancer and there is clearly still work to be done to find a cure and improve treatment.

Thank you so much for your support!

Love,

Sara and Dave