Inaugural World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Annual meeting members participants

With November comes World Pancreatic Cancer Day. But did you know that’s not always the case? In fact, we are celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.^This Anniversary of World Pancreatic Cancer Day (WPCD) and World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition (WPCC).

World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Leadership in New York

In 2013, pancreatic cancer patient advocacy organizations from around the world came together to discuss working collaboratively to raise global pancreatic cancer awareness and support each other’s efforts. The following year WPCD was introduced to the world.

World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition, PanCAN As a founding member, it officially became operational in 2016 with its annual opening meeting. At the first meeting, 54 organizations representing 24 countries came together with one goal: to create transformational change for everyone affected by pancreatic cancer. Since then, the Coalition has grown to over 100 member organizations from more than 30 countries.

Julie M. Fleshman, President and CEO of PanCAN; President, World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition

PanCAN President and CEO Julie M. Fleshman, JD, MBA, has served as president of WPCC since its founding.

“The strength of the coalition lies in each of its members,” Fleshman said. “By sharing best practices and leveraging expertise, we strengthen our collective impact and the impact of individual member organizations. “The growth of the coalition has been remarkable, and by working together we will accelerate progress around the world.”

WPCD campaign in 2023 “Hello Pancreas” was created to introduce people to their pancreas by educating them about its function and the risks and symptoms of pancreatic cancer. The campaign included multilingual guides, websites, videos, social media assets, messaging and more available to affiliates. The campaign garnered international attention and engagement on social media and traditional media platforms, particularly through striking visuals where buildings around the world were illuminated with purple light in recognition of World Pancreatic Cancer Day. In 2024, WPCC will continue the “Hello Pancreas” theme with new messages, videos and more.

Hello Pancreas – World Pancreatic Cancer Day Campaign theme 2024

In addition to celebrating World Pancreatic Cancer Day, the coalition also offers continuing education and integration opportunities to its members. For example, a monthly Twitter/X event #PancChat It started in 2016, co-hosted by PanCAN, Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer and the Lustgarten Foundation, all WPCC members. Join the World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month conversation on November 19 at 8pm ET/5pm PT on Twitter/X.

Follow WPCC and World Pancreatic Cancer Day facebook, Twitter/X, instagram And tiktok Be part of the action throughout the month.

Join PanCAN on World Pancreatic Cancer Day, November 21, 2024, to chat with an incredible group of community members who are changing the course of pancreatic cancer. “How Early Diagnosis Can Change the Course of Pancreatic Cancer” Sign up here. 11:00 PT | 14:00 ET