To Advance Pancreatic Cancer Research and Awareness Through Charitable Giving
Through events including the annual Jo-Ann Danzis Memorial Tennis Weekend & BBQ, Cork & Fork for a Cause , and the Grape Gallop Vineyard Run, the Jo-Ann Danzis Foundation has raised about $200,000 for awareness programs and cutting-edge pancreatic cancer research for world renowned experts including Dr. Angela Tatiana Alistar, Atlantic Medical Group within Morristown Medical Center.
Click here for more information on who we support. Follow us to participate in future events and support a great cause at the same time. You can also donate at any time…all contributions are appreciated. Without you, none of this would be possible.
We believe awareness comes from education. Through presentations, outreach activities, and online and print information, we are dedicated to providing information to schools, individuals, health & medical professionals, and community groups.
Our Education Guides are currently being updated for high school, higher education and community groups. These guides provide useful background information for audience types including general information and lessons combining health science, careers, and patient care for students who aspire to work in healthcare.
Pancreatic Cancer has the highest mortality rate of all cancers, with a 5-year survival rate of 12%.
It is the third leading cause of all cancer-related deaths. It is expected to become the 2nd by 2025
Survival has not improved substantially in over 40 years due to late diagnosis.
The time of diagnosis is critical in determining the long-term prognosis for pancreatic cancer. Much depends on the tumor's type and size and lymph nodes' involvement.
