Pancreatic Cancer - Raising Awareness

"You must give some time to your fellow men. Even if it's a little thing, do something for others - something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it." - Albert Schweitzer


Today I'm making an appeal for donations to an effort to fight cancer. Many of you only know me through my writings and book. But please know that your personal decision to participate or not is fully respected...so thank you for reading on.

My intent as with anyone else is to go those last steps to not only help my own mother, but to maybe give hope to others. Back in March of 2008 my mother, Rose was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. She was already stage three at that time with not a very good prognosis, so much that we never expected her to make it to Mothers Day in May.

Here we are in September and she is still fighting and surviving. We know the inevitability and most of the fight is to maintain and make life as enjoyable as we can. But all of this would not be possible without research dollars and new treatments that are being developed.

In trying to help raise more research dollars, my wife Laura and I are participating in an event for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. This is a 5K Run/Walk type of event and to find out more and to make a donation, you can click on the link below. We are also putting together a team of walkers/runners for those that are local to Atlanta and would like to get out and participate.

If you are not aware, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a non-profit organization working to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer. The organization funds research grants, provides information and resources to patients and their families at no cost, pushes for increased federal research funding and educates the public about this disease.

Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, yet it receives less funding per patient than other leading cancer killers. Your support helps the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network fulfill its mission and provides hope to the over 37,000 Americans who will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year and nearly 35,000 will also die from pancreatic cancer this year.

Please visit my personal page to learn more. Thank you for your support!

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in our efforts to support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

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