Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
At Hustle, I have one of the most rewarding jobs. I have the privilege of collaborating and innovating with some of the most impactful nonprofit changemakers fighting a myriad of social ills, advocacy groups speaking out for underrepresented groups, urgent issues like climate change, and institutions fighting to cure debilitating and deadly illnesses. Everyday I learn something new and am inspired by my colleagues and friends fighting the good fight and forging a better future — powered by Hustle’s revolutionary technology.
An estimated 57,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States this year alone.
In working with the superlative folks at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, I’ve recently learned that the month of November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. An estimated 57,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States this year alone. Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers. For all stages combined, the 5-year relative survival rate is only 10%. One of the many reasons why pancreatic cancer is among the toughest cancers to fight, is the fact that it’s difficult to detect early signs as the pancreas is deep in your abdominal cavity. Even with the best medical care and diagnostic tools, the road for those afflicted with this dreadful disease face dire odds, we were all recently reminded of this terrible truth when pancreatic cancer claimed the life of American jurist, trailblazer, and Supreme Court lion Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network fights everyday to change the odds for those living with and battling this aggressive form of cancer. By advocating for more resources, building the scientific capacity of research institutions, educating the public, and investing in lifesaving and transformative research aimed at confounding and defeating pancreatic cancer, PanCAN is ensuring more people have more tomorrows.
They cannot do what they do and bring the change they seek to a doctor’s office near you without support, donations, and advocates. Hustle is enabling them to, even in the COVID era, engage their stakeholders, survivor networks, and community to defeat pancreatic cancer once and for all. Hustle has their back, will you join the fight in memory of RBG and all those who lost their lives to this relentless and rapacious disease?
@PanCAN is ensuring more people have more tomorrows.
What can you do & how can you help?
Get Involved.
Take action and participate in a free virtual PurpleStride Event already underway. As the amazing team at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network say, “pancreatic cancer does not stop, and neither do we.” Folks, get involved today.
Advocate.
Advocacy is at the heart of Hustle. Join Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in asking congress increase funding for the dedicated Pancreatic Cancer Research Program at the Department of Defense to $10 million.
Volunteer.
At Hustle, we know the power, need, and reach of volunteers. Volunteers bring the passion to an organization, help build and organize community events and spark actionable change.
Donate.
The gift that saves lives. Be part of the movement and help PanCAN reach their goal to increase the 5-year survival rate from 10% to 20% by 2030. Become a monthly sustainer of $10 today.
“Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
