Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Announces Golf Outing to Raise Funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Detroit, MI, May 16, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Detroit affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will hold its third annual “Links for a Cure” golf event to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. The event will take place on Monday, June 1 at the exclusive Tam O’Shanter Country Club in West Bloomfield beginning at 9 a.m.
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, yet it is the most under-funded, under-recognized and least-studied of the leading cancer killers. Currently, less than 2 percent of the National Cancer Institute’s federal research funding is allocated to pancreatic cancer. In 2009, an estimated 37,680 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 34,290 will die.
Pancreatic cancer was recently thrust into the national spotlight by actor Patrick Swayze’s public battle with the disease and the diagnosis and subsequent passing of Hall of Fame Detroit Pistons coach Chuck Daly and Dr. Randy Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon University Professor who became known around the world after delivering his famous ‘last lecture.’
The “Links for a Cure” golf tournament costs $250 per golfer or $950 per foursome. Registration for just dinner costs $50 per person. Entry fees include 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast, lunch on the course, a cocktail reception and strolling dinner. In addition to live and silent auctions, there will be a brief program at dinner.
Online registration is available at www.pancan.org/linksforacure. For additional information on participating or sponsorship opportunities, contact event chair Amy Ruckle at amyruckle@gmail.com. For more information about the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the Detroit affiliate’s mission, check out their Web site at www.pancan.org.
About the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the only 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. We create a sense of hope and community so no one has to face pancreatic cancer alone. The organization helps support individuals and communities all across the country to work together to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for pancreatic cancer.
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Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, yet it is the most under-funded, under-recognized and least-studied of the leading cancer killers. Currently, less than 2 percent of the National Cancer Institute’s federal research funding is allocated to pancreatic cancer. In 2009, an estimated 37,680 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 34,290 will die.
Pancreatic cancer was recently thrust into the national spotlight by actor Patrick Swayze’s public battle with the disease and the diagnosis and subsequent passing of Hall of Fame Detroit Pistons coach Chuck Daly and Dr. Randy Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon University Professor who became known around the world after delivering his famous ‘last lecture.’
The “Links for a Cure” golf tournament costs $250 per golfer or $950 per foursome. Registration for just dinner costs $50 per person. Entry fees include 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast, lunch on the course, a cocktail reception and strolling dinner. In addition to live and silent auctions, there will be a brief program at dinner.
Online registration is available at www.pancan.org/linksforacure. For additional information on participating or sponsorship opportunities, contact event chair Amy Ruckle at amyruckle@gmail.com. For more information about the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the Detroit affiliate’s mission, check out their Web site at www.pancan.org.
About the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the only 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. We create a sense of hope and community so no one has to face pancreatic cancer alone. The organization helps support individuals and communities all across the country to work together to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for pancreatic cancer.
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248-515-9058
www.pancan.org/linksforacure
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