About me: Hello my name is Chris, I am a survivor!
I am 39 years old and have survived recurrent pancreatic cancer for the last three years. Like many other people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, I am not old, nor an excessive drinker. We understand little about the causes of this disease or its prevention. This can change with your help.
I have lived a full life--a life full of backpacking, multi-hundred mile bicycle tours, service in the U.S. Army Rangers, rock climbing, sailing, crossing oceans, diving wrecks. I have a loving marriage, and the best friends and family imaginable. Unfortunately, many others who are diagnosed with this disease will not have time to fulfill their dreams or enjoy their family and friends.
Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.; however, it receives much less funding than any other leading cancer. Pancreatic cancer is preventable and curable; we just have not yet found the prevention or the cure.
It is not in my nature to solicit help from others. However, as Edmund Burke once said, “All that is necessary for evil to succeed is that good men do nothing.” I find that I must give voice for those who no longer can or for those who are consumed by the battle and can not spare the energy. Our goal is that with the help of caregivers, cancer advocacy organizations, private sponsors, federal funding, researchers, and dedicated physicians we will understand this disease and find a cure. Any assistance you can offer in helping us get the 1st Annual Ride for Hope Memorial Ride and Rally off the ground will be most appreciated. It is our sincere hope that you will find a way to help us raise the visibility of our motorcycle ride and help raise public awareness of this devastating disease.
My name is Chris and I am a survivor. We are few. Rarely are we around long enough to make others aware. I speak for those who can not.
Please Support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in their efforts to make a difference.
Please visit our website at:
www.road2acure.org
Sunday 28 June - Ride & BBQ for the Veterans at American Lake Veterans Hospital Ride starts at Destination Harely Davidson - Tacoma 2302 Pacific Hwy E Tacoma, WA 9am - 10am Registration $15.00 per bike + $5.00 second rider - Includes a complimentray BBQ at the American Lake Veterans Hospital in Lakewood WA Contact: Aaron @ 360-731-9940 or wbvmcsnafu@gmail.com website: www.wbvmcwas.com
* Saturday 11 July - 3rd Annual Ride And Rally For A Cure 3rd Annual Ride And Rally For A Cure. Join us on Saturday July 11th, 2009 as we Ride And Rally For A Cure. This is a Bike and Car Poker Run with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Association, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. You choose with charity you want to ride for. Sponsored by and starting at Rottweiler Bikes Custom Cycles, 282 Wilkes Ave, Bremerton Wa 98312. Registration is from 8:00am to 9:30pm. Last bikes out at 10:00am. $15.00 per Poker Hand Player (no fee for ride along passengers) Ending at JR's Hideaway Grill, 22540 SR-3 Belfair WA 98528. All ages and open to all groups and clubs. www.rideandrallyforacure.webs.com email: rideandrallyforacure@gmail.com Call: 360-271-7814
SO MUCH FOR THE FREIND REQUEST AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT. I AM SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOU HAD TO FIGHT PANCREATIC CANCER, BUT AM RELIEVED THAT YOU ARE IN REMISSION NOW. GOD BLESS YOU AND I PRAY FOR YOUR CONTINUED GOOD HEALTHY REPORTS FROM YOUR DOCTOR. THANKS AGAIN, I AM DELIGHTED TO HAVE YOU IN MY CIRCLE OF FRIENDS. YOUR NEW FRIEND AND SUPPORTER, LORI
Hello. My name is Katie. I am a nursing student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. My group (6 of us) are researching pancreatic cancer in the Acadiana area (Lafayette Louisiana and surrounding areas). We are trying to raise awareness as well. If you all could read the information we have on our page and leave a constructive comment, we would really appreciate it. Also there is a link to a 7 question survey-it would help our research a great deal if you all could take the quiz. Hopefully by raising awareness about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors, we can help save lives. Thank you for all that you do.
