Our Vision

To break through 40 years of no progress by doubling the number of people who survive Pancreatic Cancer by 2020

 


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The third Melbourne “Put Your Foot Down Walk” took place on Sunday 21 April 2013 along the banks of the Yarra, starting and finishing at Alexandra Gardens. We’d hoped that by moving the walk to a more central location it would be more accessible and to our delight over 250 people registered to do the walk, the whole event raising in excess of $20K to date. Thank you to everyone who took part or made a donation.

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Our third Melbourne "Put Your Foot Down" walk made the Channel 9 news! It was an unexpected delight to have Channel 9 turn up to do a story on our walk, drawing attention to the plight of pancreatic cancer and the desperate need for research.

Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/user/AvnersFoundation?feature=mhee

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On International Women’s Day, Rob Stokes MP announced Caroline Kelly as the 2013 Pittwater Woman of the Year for Pittwater.

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our-stories-125x100We have a collection of stories from people telling of their experience with pancreatic cancer. They highlight the pain and heartbreak left in the wake of a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. They also show the love and care given by the families and carers throughout the journey. We thank all of those who shared their stories. They are difficult to write and also to read, but clearly show that more research is needed.

Check them out by clicking here.