JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and there are people right here in Northeast Florida looking to raise funds and awareness for those dealing with pancreas disease.
The Jacksonville Chapter of the National Pancreas Foundation, along with the Mayo Clinic, is hosting a bowling event, “PancreasBowl,” on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Main Event at 10370 Phillips Highway.
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Friday, Nov. 18 is “World Pancreatic Cancer Day” as part of Pancreatic Awareness Month and is something that hits close to home for Action News Jax First Alert Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh.
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Mike’s mom was diagnosed with the deadliest cancer in the world in 2007. Mike chronicled his mother’s very graceful battle for the nine months she fought the disease in “A Very Personal Journey: My Mom’s Fight Against Terminal Cancer.”
In the years following his mom’s passing, Mike has become an ambassador of sorts while trying to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer. Twenty years ago, only 4% of all pancreatic cancer patients survived five years, increasing now to about 9%. Still very low, but at least somewhat encouraging.
To learn more about how you can donate to or join the PancreasBowl team, click here.
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