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News and updates for the WPCC community. View in browser.
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July 2016
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Newsletter Gets a Makeover!
How do you like our new look? This new and improved WPCC newsletter will arrive in your inbox each month leading up to World Pancreatic Cancer Day, full of news and information designed to help you prepare for the big day. We'll also use the newsletter to alert you to other important key dates, introduce you to organizations involved in the WPCC and more. We hope you like the new format. Enjoy this month's issue!
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Member Highlight: Pancreatic Cancer Network South Africa
Pancreatic Cancer Network South Africa |
Pancreatic Cancer Network South Africa was established in 2014 in honor of Founder Carla Bailey's late mother and uncle, who both fought the disease bravely. She founded the organization to offer hope and support to those fighting pancreatic cancer. "Before our organization was established, no light was shed on this disease and we knew little about it. I felt that people needed to know ... to stand a better chance at survival," Bailey said.
Read more
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New WPCD Materials You Can Use
Please review the WPCD 2016 Campaign Overview, attached to this email. Then download the following new WPCD materials, available on the WPCD website!
- Updated WPCD 2016 logos and brand guidelines
- Profile images for use on your social media pages
- Instructions for securing proclamations and turning local landmarks purple
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Share a Story
We want the world to know the stories of pancreatic cancer survivors and their loved ones. Stories of strength and hope will highlight our efforts to change the course of this disease. If you know of personal stories from survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, volunteers or staff that you think the world should know, email them to info@worldpancreaticcancercoalition.com by August 31. Please submit 500 words or less, plus a photo if you have one. Identify the individual's name and if they are a survivor, caregiver, advocate, etc., as well as their location and what WPCD or fighting pancreatic cancer means to them.
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Upcoming Events
Save the Date for September Webinars!
September 22
An "Earned Media Training" webinar will be offered at two times for your convenience. Stay tuned for registration information.
September 29
A "Social Media Training" webinar will be offered at two times for your convenience. Stay tuned for registration information.
Save the Date for Annual Meeting!
May 2-5, 2017
WPCC Annual Meeting | Montreal, Canada
World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Steering Committee Members
Julie Fleshman, Chair
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (USA)
Barbara Kenner
Kenner Family Research Fund (USA)
Cindy Gavin
Let's Win/Lustgarten (USA)
Ali Stunt
Pancreatic Cancer Action (UK)
Alex Ford
Pancreatic Cancer UK (UK)
Stefanie Condon-Oldreive
Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society (Canada)
Michelle Capobianco
Pancreatic Cancer Canada (Canada)
Carl Hamilton
PALEMA (Sweden)
Catherine Holliday
Centre for Community-Driven Research (Australia)
Angelia Dixon
Pancare Foundation (Australia)
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World Pancreatic Cancer Day Committee Members
Ali Stunt, Chair
Pancreatic Cancer Action (UK)
Kate Elliott
Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society (Canada)
Charlotte Zamboni
Pancreatic Cancer UK (UK)
Jessica Abelsohn
#Purpleourworld (Australia)
Scott Saunders
The JCM Foundation (USA)
Kalliopi Christoforidi
European Cancer Patient Coalition (EU)
Dora Constantinides
PASYKAF (Cyprus)
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Have questions for the WPCC?
Email Project Lead Clara MacKay at clara@worldpancreaticcancercoalition.com. |
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