The National Pancreas Foundation provides hope for those suffering from ALL forms of pancreas disease including pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and FCS through funding research, advocacy, & education. The Foundation’s goal is to direct as much of our revenue as possible to programs. To achieve this we rely heavily on the invaluable donations of time, energy, and financial support of the many frie
nds and interested parties who have been touched by this disease. Facts:
- $.93 of every dollar raised supports NPF programs.
- We have awarded over 5 million in grants that are made directly to researchers seeking to resolve the challenging medical problems of pancreatic diseases.
- We have over 165 Centers of Excellence
Our Programs Help Save Lives:
Pancreatic Disease Patient Registry. Download all your medical files into one secure portal. Centers of Excellence are premier healthcare facilities that focus on multidisciplinary treatment of pancreas disease. Black / African American Initiative includes a free downloadable, interactive DigiReach Guide. Camp Hope is offered in partnership with Rebecca’s Wish and provides a camp for children and youth suffering from pancreatitis, or post-TP/IAT. Animated Pancreas Patient Resource offers easy-to-understand animations and downloadable information on major pancreatic disease topics. Healthy Family Recipe Cookbook includes a free downloadable cookbook for pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer patients. Mental Health Initiative is in partnership with Mental Health America and offers resources and support. INSPIRE Online Patient Support Community offers a place where pancreatitits patients and caregivers can ask questions and share support with each other. Monthly Education Events are hosted by renowned speakers and cover a variety of topics on pancreas disease.
