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24 people are interested
PurpleStride Atlanta 5K Run/ Walk 11/14/15- Centennial Olympic Pk - Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
ORGANIZATION: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - Atlanta Affiliate
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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24 people are interested
The Atlanta Affiliate of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is seeking volunteers for PurpleStride 2015. PurpleStride is the signature event of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Each year, in communities across the country, tens of thousands of people participate in more than fifty-six PurpleStride events, including PurpleStride Atlanta.
PurpleStride is a 5K run and family-friendly walk that will take place on November 14, 2015 and will take participants on a lovely route at Centennial Olympic Park. Register now to volunteer and join us for a morning filled with hope and inspiration to raise awareness and support for pancreatic cancer!
We are in need of general volunteers to assist with activity and awareness tables/ tents, kids' play zone, food and beverage, registration, and others as needs arise. We are always in need of donors of in-kind, budget relieving items. We welcome volunteers to form teams and seek donations. This 5K is a timed walk/ run event with music, DJ, VIP/ Survivor area, and food! Our event volunteers must register at our site by clicking on the volunteer link- VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION IS COMPIMENTARY, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER SO WE CAN ORDER YOU A VOLUNTEER T-SHIRT AND WE NEED YOUR SIZE.
These events are critical in raising awareness and funds that advance research and support patients and loved ones with a promise of a better tomorrow.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is blazing new trails in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Join us for PurpleStride Atlanta and together we will continue to rewrite the book on how to fight this deadly disease. The current five-year survivaql rate for Pancreatic cancer is only 7%, the only major cancer whose survival rates are in the single digits for ove 40 years.
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About Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - Atlanta Affiliate
Location:
1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.
How We Accomplish Our Mission
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. The organization raises money for direct private funding of research--and advocates for more aggressive federal research funding of medical breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network fills the void of information and options by giving patients and caregivers reliable, personalized information they need to make informed decisions. The organization helps support individuals and communities all across the country work together to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for pancreatic cancer. We create a sense of hope and community so no one has to face pancreatic cancer alone.
Description
Our Vision
People with pancreatic cancer will live longer and healthier lives. As an interim milestone, the five-year survival rate will double by 2020.
Early detection tools and effective treatment options for pancreatic cancer will exist and will be accessible.
Healthcare professionals will appropriately identify and diagnose pancreatic cancer and refer those patients to specialists.
All people with pancreatic cancer will actively consider participating in clinical trials.
All people with pancreatic cancer will have access to comprehensive, evidence-based information and education at no cost.
Policy makers will recognize pancreatic cancer as a national and urgent health priority.
Sufficient and sustained federal and private pancreatic cancer funding will result in meaningful scientific breakthroughs and improved survival rates.
A robust, collaborative pancreatic cancer research community will flourish and will support the training of new investigators.
The public will understand the function of the pancreas and the risk factors and symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer.
Hundreds of thousands of volunteers and supporters will join the national effort to increase awareness, raise funds and advocate for pancreatic cancer in communities across the country.
Corporate partners, cause marketing efforts and celebrities will raise the visibility of pancreatic cancer and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Purple will be recognized worldwide as a symbol of hope for pancreatic cancer.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will be the worldwide leader in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
265 Park Ave W NWAtlanta, GA 30313
DATE POSTED
October 1, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Approximately 4 hours
- Must register as Vol for FREE at www.purplestride.org/atlanta & state t-shirt size by 10/25