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Jenny Isaacson was attending a conference when she heard Julie Fleshman, President and CEO of The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, speak about her vision of progress to double the survival rate for pancreatic cancer by the year 2020.  Jenny was so impressed by Julie and her vision that she also wanted to be part of that vision. Jenny picked up the phone called Julie, that was ten years ago.  Though Jenny has filled different positions since joining PanCAN her position now allows her to oversee partnerships including the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition.  Learn more about PanCAN, the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition and why it is so important to have a month, November and a day, November 18, dedicated to pancreatic cancer?  Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from @UCI Beall Applied Innovation Center www.livinghopepc.com  www.pancan.org #WPCD 

This episode of Living Hope is dedicated to Brenda Coleman a 13 year pancreatic cancer survivor at the time of her death.

“At the end of the day, I want everyone to know that our experiences with pancreatic cancer can serve a purpose. Every experience, everyone’s journey, can bring hope and inspiration, if we all work together to make a difference.” 

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A daughter creates a notebook for Caregivers to help keep track of medical information for the family members and patient seeking treatment. The Founder of Hirshberg was impressed and Sarah has been a member of the Hirshberg team for ten years. This year is LA Cancer Challenges 24th annual event and the event always takes place on last weekend of October. The event is fun and festive with costumes, events for kids, trick or treat wall, a little something for everyone and leads up to November which is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Held at UCLA Wilson Plaza register at www.lacancerchallenge.com for in person or virtual event. Registration; Fit Family Expo; Candyland Kids Zone opens at 7:30am.  Opening Ceremony begins at 8am with event start at 9am.

The most important part of the event is having Survivors, Patients and families attend, Sarah feels it’s about having a sense of community.

Join Dr Li, the Honorary Medical Chair and Esther Lee, Honorary Starter, a pancreatic cancer survivor at LA Cancer Challenge on Sunday, October 31

Visit www.lacancerchallenge.com to register, for more event information and packet pickup details.  Also go to https://pancreatic.org/ for their webinar series. 

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November is important for those affected by pancreatic cancer in that it gives us a designated month to go the extra mile to bring awareness to the world’s toughest cancer. World Pancreatic Cancer Day, is celebrated on the third Thursday of November.  This year it falls on November 18 #WPCD a day to nationally recognize pancreatic cancer, bring awareness by wearing purple, decorate home/office take a photo and post on social media.  Please use the following hashtags and post on social media. #WPCD #pancreaticcanceroc #PancreaticCancer #DemandBetter

PurpleLight is an event to recognize those that have died from pancreatic cancer and honor those who have fought and are still fighting.  Luminaire bags, garden rocks with names positive thoughts, breaking a glow stick are some ways loved ones are acknowledged. This year is a little different in that it will be a virtual event. 

“As long as you speak my name I shall live forever.” This episode of Living Hope is dedicated to Rosa’s grandmother “Rosa Dominguez”

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JB’s childhood friend, Tyler Neosen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when he was only 25 years old.  Tyler invited JB to attend his first PanCAN Advocacy Day in 2010, leading JB to continue to fight in Tyler’s memory and becoming a volunteer with the Orange County Affiliate.  JB has only been Affiliate Chair for 3 months and with the core leadership group has devoted many hours planning the goals for FY 2022.   Besides supporting PanCAN’s goals the OC Affiliate will hold monthly meetings giving updates about PanCAN, Affiliate updates, guest speakers and planning and supporting upcoming events.  A main goal will be supporting our Survivors and Caregivers, maintain federal advocacy efforts, increase our social media presence and turn Orange County Purple!   This episode of Living Hope is dedicated to Tyler Noesen.