Robin Schroeder loves to be active, but when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2020, she felt like she could no longer enjoy her beloved pastimes such as running and yoga. Today she has successfully completed her first marathon since surgery and is back to her active lifestyle, and now uses her passion for running to spread awareness for pancreatic cancer.
Project Purple is a non-profit organization empowering the fight against pancreatic cancer. Our unwavering commitment is fueled by the pursuit of raising awareness, driving crucial research, and providing aid for patients who are battling this disease. Make a donation below to provide hope to patients and support research efforts today.
Donate to Fund Life-Saving Research and Support Patients
Pancreatic cancer has a 13% survival rate, largely because it is often detected in late stages. There are currently no early detection methods, but our goal is to change that – to save lives. Project Purple has invested over $5.5 million towards research, with a heavy focus on early detection.
Along with research, we are dedicated to helping patients and their families afford the cost of battling this disease. Unfortunately, just because someone is diagnosed with cancer does not mean the bills stop. We assist with medical and everyday living expenses so patients can focus on the fight. To date, we have granted over $1.5 million to patient aid programs, assisting over 1,500 patients and families.
Your donation will provide the resources researchers need to save lives and provide a lifeline for patients who are currently battling.
Funding Groundbreaking Research
Multi-disciplinary Research Committee
By supporting Project Purple, you’re not just donating to research; you’re investing in a strategic, collaborative, and highly effective approach to finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. Our Multi-Disciplinary Research Committee ensures that every dollar you contribute is channeled into the most promising and impactful research, bringing us closer to a world without this devastating disease.
Pancreatic cancer is a complex disease requiring a multifaceted approach for early detection and a cure. That’s why Project Purple has assembled a multi-disciplinary committee of leading minds across oncology and research. This strategic approach ensures your donation maximizes impact by holistically evaluating proposals from all angles to fund the most impactful projects. This diverse committee excels at identifying synergistic breakthroughs by combining different fields, leading to more objective and cutting-edge research decisions.
Recent Research News
With over $5.5 million invested in research initiatives, here are some of our many recent promising grants.
- $375,000 contributed to the University of Cincinnati to investigate how pancreatic cancer cells evade therapies, including a focus on KRAS mutations.
- $375,000 awarded to Weill Cornell Medicine, investigating how tumors create fibrotic and immunosuppressive barriers, with a central focus on KRAS.
- $350,000 invested in research in Duke University studies focused on IPMNs and the prevention of their progression to pancreatic cancer. This includes an initial $250,000 grant and then an additional $100,000 grant.
- $750,000 in foundational funding to establish Hartford Healthcare’s High Risk Pancreatic Cancer Screening Program. This created the largest high-risk pancreatic cancer screening program statewide and became the largest philanthropic donation to pancreatic cancer research efforts in Connecticut to date.
To contribute to impactful studies like these, use the form above to donate, or contact info@projectpurple.org for more information.
More information about Project Purple
Project Purple is a non-profit organization empowering the fight against pancreatic cancer. Our unwavering commitment is fueled by the pursuit of raising awareness, driving crucial research, and providing aid for patients who are battling this disease.
Since our founding in 2010, we’ve been leading the charge, pioneering advancements, and bringing hope to those affected by pancreatic cancer.
We understand the toll pancreatic cancer takes on individuals, families, and communities, and we remain committed to fighting this disease until we live in a world free from pancreatic cancer.
We invite you to learn more about our organization, mission, and values. Together, we can create a world without pancreatic cancer.
For more information, please feel free to visit any one of these pages below or contact us directly.
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VOICES AND STORIES OF SURVIVORS
Michael Skaggs is an avid runner, which made it all the more devastating when he began to lose his mobility due to his chemotherapy treatments. After going through major setbacks and several complications, Michael is finally ready to run again.
Michele Miller is a two-time cancer survivor. After surviving breast cancer, she knew that she had an increased chance of developing other types of cancer. When her predictions came true in 2021, she had no choice but to trust her body to get her through this next challenge.
At 36, pancreatic cancer was the farthest thing from Ryan Dwars’s mind, so when he was diagnosed back in 2021, it came as a complete shock. To find relief from the pressures of cancer, he started supporting other cancer survivors, a journey that has brought him all the way to national television.
When Darlene Plavchak was told in 2019 that she had only three months to live, she chose to defy the odds and go through treatment. Now, she is a four-year pancreatic cancer survivor, all through the power of positivity.