The Gift of Time

The Gift of Time Christmas appeal

On Boxing Day 2024, 55-year-old Gurbaksh Dhesi passed away from pancreatic cancer, just one day after the celebration she loved most.

Her daughter, Kashie, is sharing their story in the hope of helping other families get the early diagnosis her mum never had.

Mum loved Christmas more than anyone, losing her the day after has changed it forever for us.
Kashie, Gurbaksh's daughter

Kashie's story

Christmas was always the season that lit up the Dhesi home. For 55-year-old Gurbaksh, from Coventry, it was the day she poured her whole heart into. But in December 2024, the warmth of that tradition was touched by something none of them expected.

On Boxing Day, just hours after the celebration she adored more than any other, Gurbaksh passed away from pancreatic cancer. Her daughter, Kashie, shares her story.

Give the gift of time this Christmas

This Christmas, Pancreatic Cancer Action is extending its Gift of Time appeal throughout December and you support is still urgently needed,

Your support will help to:

Raise public awareness of early symptoms
Provide trusted information to families seeking answers
Educate GPs and pharmacists to recognise signs sooner
Fund research into early diagnosis
Ensure fewer families lose someone too soon

Together, we can give families the most precious gift of all: time.

Because earlier diagnosis doesn’t just mean better statistics, it means more Christmases together, more memories, more moments with the people we love.

Donate to our Gift of Time Christmas appeal

Monthly One-off

£10
£20
£50
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£10 - Could bring comfort, calm, and clarity to someone facing the unknown, helping us send trusted, life-affirming information when it’s needed most.

£20 - Keeps our PIF TICK-accredited online resources and awareness campaigns running, helping thousands recognise symptoms early, seek help faster, and feel less alone.

£50 - Helps us equip GPs and pharmacists with expert resources, so they can spot pancreatic cancer sooner and give patients the precious gift of time

Choose your own amount and give what feels right for you. Every donation, no matter how big or small, helps us fund life-saving work.

£10
£20
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£10 - Could send two trusted information booklets to someone newly diagnosed or deeply worried about symptoms, offering clarity, support, and a lifeline of hope at one of the most terrifying moments of their life.

£20 - Helps us run vital awareness campaigns and keep our trusted health information accurate and accessible, so more people can recognise the symptoms early and get help before it’s too late.

£50 - Could mean the difference between life and loss, helping a local GP or pharmacist spot the signs of pancreatic cancer earlier through expert, life-saving information. You could help give someone the chance of more time with the people they love.

Choose your own amount and give what feels right for you. Every donation, no matter how big or small, helps us fund life-saving work

Need help or have a question?

If you have any questions about donating to our Gift of Time Christmas appeal or would simply like support, we're here to help.

You can email us at fundraising@panact.org or call us on 0303 040 1770

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