The all-volunteer Denver affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Network is holding a candlelight vigil and remembrance walk in Littleton to honor those affected by pancreatic cancer as part of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month on November 14. All those who wish to support the fight against pancreatic cancer are invited to attend.
WHAT: A lakeside memory walk and candlelight vigil with music and special guest speakers
WHERE: Clement Park, 7306 West Bowles Ave., Littleton, CO 80123
WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
HOW: Registration is $5, which includes a glow stick. An additional $5 donation is requested for participants who would like a memorial ribbon. Pancreatic cancer survivors may register for free. Register at www.pancan.org/denver. For more information, contact jblackburn@pancanvolunteer.org or 303-257-5353. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is less than 5 percent, making it the most deadly among leading cancer killers. Despite the devastating statistics, pancreatic cancer is the least funded among leading cancer killers, with less than 2% of the National Cancer Institute's annual research budget allocated to the disease - a figure far too low given the severity of the disease.
About the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the only national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. The organization raises money for direct private funding of research-and advocates for more aggressive federal research funding of medical breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network fills the void of information and options by giving patients and caregivers reliable, personalized information they need to make informed decisions. We create a sense of hope and community so no one has to face pancreatic cancer alone. The organization helps support individuals and communities all across the country to work together to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for pancreatic cancer.