A fond farewell from Joe Kirwin as he steps down as Chief Executive
I am writing to let you know that I will be moving on from my role as Chief Executive at Pancreatic Cancer Action at the end of March 2025.
on 13th February 2025
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Help us improve the survival rates of pancreatic cancer by taking action in honour of a loved one, as a personal challenge or by simply supporting the cause.
Pancreatic cancer suffers from an extreme lack of awareness and funding. However you choose to take action, we are so grateful for your determination, generosity and support.
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Gujarati pancreatic cancer booklets: life-saving information in your language
Many people, especially those who don’t speak English, lack access to vital information. At Pancreatic Cancer Action, we’re bridging this gap by translating our resources in Gujarati and other languages…
on 19th March 2025
“I’m Still Here 5 Years Later Even Though My Doctor Told Me I Was Going To Die – Always Have Hope”
Hi, I’m Sharon Jones, and I’m a five-year survivor of pancreatic cancer. Five years ago, if someone had told me I’d be here writing this, I wouldn’t have believed them.…
on 6th March 2025
No Smoking Day 2025
Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest of all the common cancers. It has seen little to no improvement in its survival rates for close to 50 years. At Pancreatic Cancer Action,…
on 5th March 2025
The Just Employment Law Summer Ball
In 2016, David McRae, Managing Director of Just Employment Law, our charity partner, experienced unimaginable tragedy. His mother was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in December 2015, and just six…
on 27th February 2025