Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society was formed in 2006, to provide information, support and to raise research funds.

 

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Important Dates

June 4th, 2013- Support group guest speaker will be Debbie Mattheson, who was a caregiver to her husband. She will be speaking about their journey together.

July 31st - August 5th, 2013- 2013 Maritime Bike Tour

September 3rd, 2013- Support group guest speaker will be Roy Elllis.

September 28th, 2013- 7th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Walk/Run/Bike

October 1st, 2013- TBA

 

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Support Group Guest Speakers:

Celine Burlock on how to find peace:

Roy Ellis talks about grief and loss:

Rob Rutledge talks about the mind-body-spirit connection:

Timothy Walker talks about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction:

Dr. Colin MacLeod talks about naturopathic medicine and cancer:

Dr. Daniel Rayson talks about pancreatic cancer:

Reverend David McGinley talks about spirituality and cancer:

"Maritime" Bike Tour 2011:

"Annual" Bike Tour 2011:

Tuesday
Apr262011

Deadliest cancers overlooked by charity donors: Study

Young said the truth is, those afflicted with the deadliest cancers aren't getting the chance to speak out for their cause and to ask the public for support —they're not living long enough to do so. 

Breast, leukemia, childhood cancers ask loudly and frequently whereas other cancers like pancreatic, stomach, lung and colorectal don't have a voice," Young said.

The following links are to newspapers articles that came out today and to the actual study released "Cancer in Canada" by Charity Intelligence Canada. Although not surprising it speaks to the less then acceptable funding of Pancreatic Cancer. 0.8% of research funding is allocated to Pancreatic Cancer. 0.1% of donations are directed to Pancreatic Cancer.
We CAN change this! Get involved.......HELP us change these statistics......it happened for Breast Cancer.....it can happen for Pancreatic Cancer.
Read more:
Cancer In Canada Report
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 ~ Global News
http://www.globalnews.ca/Deadliest+cancers+overlooked+charity+donors+study/4678323/story.html 
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 ~ Vancouver Sun

CBC Health Report

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