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Supporters and Fundraisers news

Kaya’s 19 day challenge – trekking the Manaslu Circuit to tackle pancreatic cancer

When you meet Kaya, the first thing you notice is her quiet determination. A London-based anaesthetic consultant with more than 15 years of experience, Kaya has devoted much of her career to caring for cancer patients in operating theatres and…

Xana Doyle

on 29th April 2025

“As a dietitian, I witness the impact of this disease firsthand, and I want to help raise awareness and promote earlier diagnoses.”

Jenny Bazely Runs Leicester Half Marathon for Pancreatic Cancer Action After Personal Connection to Diagnosis

Xana Doyle

on 18th February 2025

election pancreatic cancer labour

Ten years on. Amplifying our voices for early pancreatic cancer diagnosis once more.

September 6th, 2024, marks a significant milestone - the tenth anniversary of the first parliamentary debate on pancreatic cancer. 

Joe Kirwin

on 15th August 2024

Join us for fundraising fun over a summer of sport!

This summer, we hope you can join us and get into the spirit of the game while fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer Action! 🌞⚽🎾

Team PCA

on 28th May 2024

Cheque presentation at the Elder's Bar

Fundraising in Memory of Frank McGarvey

Friday, 17th March 2023 would have been the former Celtic and St Mirren striker Frank McGarvey’s 67th Birthday.

Fiona Brown
Fiona Brown

on 5th April 2023

Join us this November for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Turn it Purple

Turn it Purple this November for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. We've got lots of fun activities planned so you can Walk it Purple, Wear it Purple and Bake it Purple!

Turn it Purple
Matt Bell

on 3rd October 2022

Sandra Francis

Celebrating Sandra Francis

Last month saw our long-term supporter and fundraiser, Sandra Francis, organise her last event for Pancreatic Cancer Action (for now), after 10 fruitful years of raising awareness and funds for our charity!

Celebrating Sandra Francis
Matt Bell

on 1st June 2022

Kiltwalk

Reflecting on the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2022

After resting up, letting her blisters go down and feet recover, our Health Information Executive, Heather, reflects on her participation in this year's Glasgow Kiltwalk!

Heather
Heather Archbold

on 16th May 2022

Sheila Fleet

Bloomin’ Marvellous- Daisies Raise Thousands for Charity

This June marks five years since Sheila Fleet first became a patron for Pancreatic Cancer Action (then Pancreatic Cancer Scotland).

Bloomin’ Marvellous- Daisies Raise Thousands for Charity
Matt Bell

on 31st March 2022

Pyjamas for PanCan 2022

Iron Your Pyjamas! Pyjamas for PanCan is here!

Our Pyjamas for PanCan event is back for 2022. Read our blog to find out more.

Iron Your Pyjamas! Pyjamas for PanCan is here!
Matt Bell

on 8th March 2022

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