This Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, there are more eyes on pancreatic cancer awareness than ever before. Thanks to recent developments in research, we have reached a critical tipping point.
You can fund groundbreaking research and support patients and families battling this disease. You can “Be The Breakthrough” at this crucial moment in history.
Donate to Fund Life-Saving Research and Support Patients
Pancreatic cancer has a 13% survival rate, but thanks to major advancements in RAS Inhibitors and other critical areas, we are on the verge of changing that. A breakthrough is coming and Project Purple is on the cutting edge.
We have invested over $5.5 million and counting towards research, while assisting 2,000+ families with over $2 million contributed through our patient aid programs.
Whether we are funding the next major research milestone, or empowering patients and families to afford the cost of battling pancreatic cancer, now is the time to join us in saving lives. Now is the time to Be The Breakthrough.
Your donation will provide the resources researchers need to improve survival and provide a lifeline for patients who are currently battling.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month News & Events
World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Thursday, Nov. 19 | Worldwide
We want to see a sea of purple both in-person and on social media in celebration of everyone who has faced this disease on World Pancreatic Cancer Day. We ask that you:
- Wear your purple on November 19.
- Post your outfit on social media using #projectpurple and #worldpancreaticcancerday.
- Share why you’re wearing purple in your post.
- Tag @projectpurple and we may share your post!
- On platforms where links are shareable, share the link to projectpurple.org/awareness. You can let everyone know their donation to this page will go to early detection research.
The more people who post their purple, the greater the awareness of our mission will be! Don’t have any purple to wear? Click here to visit our store!
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Weekend Nov. 27 – 30 | Worldwide
Before you start your Thanksgiving celebrations, hit the street virtually with Project Purple to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer. This virtual turkey trot is a 5k run or 1-mile walk that you can perform from anywhere in the world – whether that means from your local neighborhood, your treadmill, or even your city/town Turkey Trot 5k! We recommend running on a team with friends and family, but you can fly solo as well. Click here to sign up or learn more about this event!
With your signup, you’ll get our awesome Turkey Trot shirt. More fundraising reward details are available on the event page as well. You can join our Turkey Trot Facebook group to stay in touch with the community and receive announcements.
More information about Project Purple
Project Purple is a non-profit organization empowering the fight against pancreatic cancer. Our unwavering commitment is fueled by the pursuit of raising awareness, driving crucial research, and providing aid for patients who are battling this disease.
Since our founding in 2010, we’ve been leading the charge, pioneering advancements, and bringing hope to those affected by pancreatic cancer.
We understand the toll pancreatic cancer takes on individuals, families, and communities, and we remain committed to fighting this disease until we live in a world free from pancreatic cancer.
We invite you to learn more about our organization, mission, and values. Together, we can create a world without pancreatic cancer.
For more information, please feel free to visit any one of these pages below or contact us directly.
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