Project Purple®

In a delicious effort to fight pancreatic cancer, we visited New Haven, the nation's pizza capital. Our Founder and CEO, Dino Verrelli, was joined by Kevin Spies, Aka Grill Guy, and Colin Caplan, from Taste of New Haven! We enjoyed a slice at Modern Apizza while raising awareness and funds for this important cause. Thank you for following along with us as we celebrated our Connecticut and Italian roots with a slice of New Haven culture! To make a difference in the fight against pancreatic cancer click the link: https://lnkd.in/eT3h57xE

Get ready to serve this fall with Project Purple! We are back again to ace our third Charity Pickleball Classic on Saturday, November 16th, from 9 am – 3 pm! The event will be held at Pickle Spot Indoor Courts in Orange, CT. Prepare for a fun day as we play for pancreatic cancer research and patient financial aid. To learn more click the link: https://lnkd.in/du_NneMv

An internship that makes an impact! Project Purple is looking for interns this fall. Possible Positions include: 🏢 Office Admin Assistant 📅 Event Coordinator Assistant 📊 Data/Analytics 🎨 Graphic Design 📱 Social Media Marketing 🌐 Marketing/Communications 📰 Journalism/Blogging Email sam.dacosta@projectpurple.org for inquiries or questions!

Happy Labor Day or as we like to say the official start of Project Purple! Back in 2010 at the New Haven Road Race our first-ever endurance team made their miles matter all for a world without pancreatic cancer. It's powerful to see how far we have come since then and all the support, funds, and awareness raised along the way!

Since partnering with Cancer IQ, we've seen people utilize their additional screening options to determine their risk. Everyone's risk of pancreatic cancer is unique and we've partnered with CancerIQ to provide an evidence-based survey to help you learn yours. To learn your cancer risk, click the link: https://lnkd.in/eKuUP3c2

Meet Jaclyn Lin of Northern New Jersey. At 35, she was expecting her second daughter. However, she began experiencing extreme back pains and abdominal discomfort at around week 20 of her pregnancy. Jackie advocated for herself and, after discussions with her doctors, decided to undergo the necessary scans and a biopsy revealed a mass on the tail end of her pancreas. Doctors decided that Jackie needed to deliver her baby prematurely to proceed with the biopsy of the pancreatic mass. Her daughter was born on August 21st, 2023, and had to be admitted to the NICU. A week later, Jackie received her diagnosis and began treatment on September 3rd, 2023. Listen to episode 298 of the Project Purple Podcast as Jackie reflects on the immense pressure and challenge of balancing chemotherapy and fighting stage 4 pancreatic cancer while caring for a newborn and a toddler at home. Click the link to hear or search the Project Purple Podcast on your favorite listening platform for the complete discussion: https://lnkd.in/eVgGgYrY

Eric Lugo is a Project Purple Super Human with super strength. 11 months ago he was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Now Eric is back in the gym! Eric has continued to stay positive and keep a never-give-up mindset, motivating survivors everywhere!

☕Sip, savor, and support!☕ Your daily brew can make a difference. Become a Mug Club member for just $13/month and help fight pancreatic cancer. As a thank you, after 3 months, we'll send you our exclusive Project Purple mug. Let's raise a cup for a cure. 💜 Click the link to learn more about the Project Purple Mug Club today: https://lnkd.in/eaxmHk9v

Bradley Paul was a lacrosse coach in Manchester, Connecticut who tragically passed away after battling pancreatic cancer. In 2019, he was diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNET) at the young age of 25. Throughout his fight with the disease, Bradley returned to his former high school to assist with coaching the lacrosse team. Recalling his time as a player on the team during high school, he emphasized the importance of having an outlet. Lacrosse had provided him with comfort and had helped him overcome mental health challenges in his adolescence. Bradley was determined to give the same support to young players: https://lnkd.in/e2W5YP_h

On November 21st, World Pancreatic Cancer Day, we will host our Cold Plunge for Pancreatic Cancer event at our home office! We've partnered with Lauren and the Ice Cold Club for this event. They'll lead an educational session on the advantages of cold plunging, followed by breathing exercises to relax and prepare us for the plunge. Each group will then enjoy a guided cold plunge experience with a coach. To learn more or register today, click the link: https://lnkd.in/eS7jEqB2