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Solo Swimathon For Pancreatic Cancer UK
by Lauren2804- 4 replies
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Hi my name is Lauren [name removed -moderator] and I am 18 years old. I have decided to try and raise as much money as possible to fight this terrible disease and I am trying to spread the word about what I am doing, I am going to swim 5km for Pancreatic Cancer UK in the summer of 2012 and I am currently trying to get my fundraising off the ground to try and get to some amazing numbers for this deserving charity. I have set up a Just Giving Page online to try and start an online following, if every person who reads this could be generous enough to donate even just £1 we could be well on the way do doing something really great. The address is http://www.justgiving.co…
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Striding for Survival- Saturday 26th
by Margey- 3 replies
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A big thankyou to Rachel and the team for organising Saturday's event. It was a lovely route to walk and we were soblessed by the weather. Hopefully lots of money will have been raised but above all it was so special being with a group of people who had all been touched by this awful disease. I felt privileged to talk to others about their situations and I take my hat off to those who were walking when their grief is still so raw. Having lost my mum to pancreatic cancer eleven years ago and being a five year survivor myself it has strangely been a lonely route at times even though I have always had the most fantastic support from family and friends. I have lurked on…
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easy fundraising
by laura- 11 replies
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I know its difficult for lots of people to do fundraising for a variety of reasons. Yesterday [sat] i set a table up outside "The RANGE" having approached the manager last monday and got her ok. i put up a table ouside, although i was offered space inside, covered it with a mauve cloth had some posters on top, two collection boxes in the middle i had a case with trolley coins [ coins needed at this store!] pens , pins and friendship bracelets, i was there at 10.45am packed up at 3.15 and had put in the boxes £178.00. lovely people talked to me about their experiences , not just about p.c but other prevelent cancers, i talked to them about our experiences, which h…
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THIS MORNING 12/10/11
by louiepc- 6 replies
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Pancreatic cancer is a topic on This Morning today. Thank goodness it is being highlighted.
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The passing of Steve Jobs
by mints- 4 replies
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I feel increasingly frustrated by the media. They describe him as a C.E.O. of Apple, someone who was ahead of his time. I agree with all of that but,they also describe him as having 'died of Cancer', or 'after a long illness.' I want to scream from the hilltops, it was 'Pancreatic cancer' If there is ever a time when the dreadful statistics of this disease could be highlighted to the masses it's now. Wouldn't it be great if some of the huge profits that Apple make could be put into research in his name...
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Great north run
by lynbo- 1 reply
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My nephew is doing the great north run this year in memory of Andy Judd, his uncle, my husband, I was touched when I saw his just giving page, he has written a lovely piece about what his uncle meant to him, and about how there is a need to raise money and awareness for PCUK, all donations are going to PCUK. I'm really proud of him, and I've pasted the link so all my friends can sponsor him. Xxxxx
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Neighbours & friends
by lynbo- 2 replies
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Yesterday my neighbour run the Middlesbrough 10k in aid of PCUK and in memory of my Andy Judd He even wore my t-shirt from the PCUK 23 mile walk, which had Andys pic on it. He has uploaded photo's to a social networking site and, even more donations have flooded in! I was really proud - and touched he done it for this cause. Raising the profile too. It also shows just how well respected my husband was, the people he worked with observed a 2 minute silence on his anniversary - truly touching Xxxxxx
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SCALOP
by Lallym- 9 replies
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I have a , currently, inoperable tumour on the head of my pancreas with proximity to two major blood vessels. I had a partial whipples procedure a month ago ( during which the tumour was deemed inoperable) and now await regression treatment I have been asked if I wolud consider participating in the " SCALOP" trial being run by the the Wales cancer trials unit by Dr XX at XX university. I have no real basis on which to make this decision and would welcome any views from any one who has participated, had a relative who participated, or has knowledge of this trial and can offer any advice Regards Mike
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Race for Life Newcastle
by margb5343- 4 replies
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I have just completee the race for life at Newcastle and have raised £150 towards cancer research, my darling mum who i sadly lost to pc in Jan 2011 would have been so proud of me. Hope she is looking down on me today. Love and miss you loads mum xxx
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Welcome to this new forum on clinical trials
by PCUK Nurse Jeni- 2 replies
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Welcome to this new forum on clinical trials, we hope this will be place where you can discuss questions about clinical trials and share your experience of taking part in trials.
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Meet me in las vegas
by lynbo- 4 replies
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Hi people Just to let you know, that so far, we reckon we have raised £7000 on Friday 24th June 2011, all for PCUK! A good, emotional, but fun night had by all Xxxxx
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First patients to receive new cancer drug
by PCUK Nurse Jeni- 0 replies
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A Phase I trial to test the safety of a novel drug for cancer, known as AZD5363, has started recruiting at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London and the Christie Hospital NHS Trust in Manchester. The purpose of this Phase I study is to investigate the safety and tolerability of a new drug AZD5363 in patients with advanced cancer, including pancreatic cancer. AZD5363 is a novel drug which blocks an enzyme, Protein Kinanse B (PKB) that is involved in cancer development and in tumours becoming resistant to some key anti-cancer drugs. The study will also look at how the body handles the drug and identify a dose schedule. The study is suitable for patients with ad…
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Pancreatic Cancer UK - Support Line
by Support Team- 0 replies
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Pancreatic Cancer UK runs a Support Line for anyone affected by pancreatic cancer. Our Support and Information Team can provide specialist support and information on pancreatic cancer. You can contact the service by emailing support@pancreaticcancer.org.uk The Support and Information section of our website also contains information about pancreatic cancer and some real life stories of people affected by pancreatic cancer - visit http://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/pcuksupport.htm
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Want to take part in a challenge?
by PCUK Nurse Jeni- 0 replies
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Pancreatic Cancer UK now has a number of fundraising challenge activities available including a skydive, trek to Nepal during November and the 3 peaks challenge. To find out more visit the fundraising pages of our website http://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/fundraising_challenge.htm
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Do It For Charity Superhero 5K - May 15th, London
by PCUK Nurse Jeni- 0 replies
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Do It For Charity Superhero 5K - May 15th, London Get a free superhero outfit and join over 1000 other superheros running for charity in Regent's Park. It's only £20 to enter with £100 sponsorship as the target. See https://www.doitforcharity.com/book-online.aspx?eid=1581&cid=63046
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Mount Kilimanjaro
by lynbo- 4 replies
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Mandy Connor has returned from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and left a picture of my Andy at the top - Gilmans Point! All money raised is for Pancreatic Cancer, Mandy us now 4 years clear after having the whipples procedure. She is a survivor and continues to do so much to help awareness and raise money for this terrible disease.
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Reading Half Marathon 2011
by LittleMissOptimistic- 1 reply
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Dear All, I attended the Reading Half Marathon yesterday as I was meant to run but then got injured so got to be a Marshal instead. I think yesterday was one of the best days in quite a while for me. The amount and variation of people running truly was inspirational! I also got to meet some amazing Marshals for PCUK , even if very briefly , it felt so wonderful to be amongst people like that, I feel like there is something connecting all of us. 'Unfortunately' I didn't get to help out a whole lot as I run off to the start of the race, since four of my friends were running (I had planned the whole thing for us to run in memory of my mother, and then the doctor s…
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Hello dear forum folks, I'm Lo and I'd like to thank the administrator for allowing me to join this informative board. I hope to get to know some folks here but the first thing I noticed was how it could be difficult to frighten those who post in the board regarding their relatives who are currently ailed with this silent killer that is Pancreatic Cancer by speaking of our loved ones that have sadly passed from this already. This would likely give them no hope at all My dear and beloved father passed from this in 2008. Perhaps untypically, he passed after just a short few months of diagnosis. It's time now for me to apply myself in more practical ways an…
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Volunteering
by Trevor F- 0 replies
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My reply to Louise 123 over on the 'Advanced cancer patients' forum section about doing some voluntary work : A noble intention. However my own experience indicates that if you actually volunteer to do something the charity in question then seems to find all sorts of excuses as to why you can't volunteer. I am not being cynical. You can never have enough volunteers even though some charities appear to take that view. If there are any cancer charities out there that genuinely require volunteers do let me know. I am 20-21 months past my Whipples resection. I called it the 'Italian Job' as I had an Italian surgeon.
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it's not much.....
by clair2305- 2 replies
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......but things I am listing on Ebay have donations to PCUK....varying percentage amounts as some of the stuff I'm listing for others too. I've never done charity listings before so not really sure how it works but hey worth a try. I've got lots of stuff to list and am trying to list something everyday....so please check back. One thing I do have loads of is pokemon cards....so if people are looking for something specific then message me through Ebay. My ebay seller name is the same as here - clair2305. Clair
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Cars, Paul and me - new book with proceeds to PCUK
by PCUK Nurse Jeni- 0 replies
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Peter Bullock has written a book called 'Cars, Paul and me' the proceeds of which with be donated to Pancreatic Cancer UK. A synopsis of the book is below: 'For the past three years, Peter Bullock has been the recipient of some very unfortunate luck with his cars. Many people who have had the experience and inconvenience of chipped windscreens and flat tyres will be able to sympathise with him. However, how many people can claim to have had the bonnet stolen from their car, have a lorry push them out of their lane on the motorway and have to be cut out of their car through no fault of their own? This book tells the story of such incidents that have befell Pete as he…
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Sponsor us for Pancreatic Cancer UK!
by gemmart- 0 replies
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We completed the Birmingham half marathon today, in order to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK. We decided to do this after mom was diagnosed in April this year with inoperable pancreatic cancer. Shes currently have chemo treatment which should finish around Christmas. The run today was great, fantastic atmosphere and we finished in 2 hrs 30 mins. Mom was waiting at the finish which spurred us along. PLease sponser us, all funds will go directly to Pancreatic Cancer UK as shown on the just giving website. Every small amount helps. Go to www.justgiving.com/gemmart Thankyou Gemma and Martyn Shaw
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They ran for us in the Great South!
by volmod- 0 replies
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We're so lucky to have a bunch of great runners who joined more than 20,000 others for the BUPA Great South Run – ‘Europe’s leading 10-mile road race' on Sunday 24th October. Well done all of you! But it's not too late to sponsor one of the team running to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK - just follow the link to their JustGiving page (quick and simple to donate online). Thank you. Nicola Buckley http://www.justgiving.com/rememberpete Jon Fletcher http://www.justgiving.com/jonfletcher Su Lyell http://www.justgiving.com/su-lyell Sarah Openshaw http://www.justgiving.…
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Bike Against Cancer
by stephen92- 0 replies
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On the 12-13th of June i'm going to be doing a 130KM / 80mile bike ride from the source of the River Lea in Leagrave to where it joins the River Thames in London for Pancreatic Cancer UK, in memory of my grandfather who was taking by this disease, to raise both money and awareness, to try and make a difference, please please donate every little penny helps http://www.justgiving.com/bikeagainstcancer
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Bike Against Cancer
by stephen92- 0 replies
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On the 12-13th of June i'm going to be doing a 130KM / 80mile bike ride from the source of the River Lea in Leagrave to where it joins the River Thames in London for Pancreatic Cancer UK, in memory of my grandfather who was taking by this disease, to raise both money and awareness, to try and make a difference, please please donate every little penny helps http://www.justgiving.com/bikeagainstcancer