New 3D imaging technique reveals how pancreatic cancers start
A new technique to study tissue samples in 3D has revealed that pancreatic cancers can start and grow in two distinct ways, solving a decades-old mystery of how tumours form.
News
We hope you'll be inspired by the dedication of our fundraisers and the expertise of our researchers who are all working together to tackle pancreatic cancer. This section covers news about PCRF-funded research as well as research into pancreatic cancer being carried out all over the world.
Marion’s recycling for research!
We love hearing about the unusual and innovative ideas that our supporters think up to raise money for research - and Marion Platt from Urmston in Manchester is a great example!
Victoria’s double donation in tribute to Grandad
Huge thanks to Victoria Lloyd, 16, of Worstead near Norwich, whose fundraising has topped £1,000 after having 12 inches of her waist-length tresses cut off in November.
Well batted Mark! 1,000-mile challenge smashes fundraising target
BBC Cricket commentator, Mark Church, finished his mammoth 1,000-mile fundraiser for PCRF on 04 December, arriving at the Kia Oval from Lords to complete the 200th 5-mile run between the two iconic cricket grounds.
Why I support PCRF – Will Chiles
Will Chiles shares his family's harrowing story about the loss of his wife, Claire, and talks about his involvement with the charity.
She did it! Anna hits £50k target in tribute to her mum
After eight years of determination and adventure, intrepid Cambridge mum-of-two, Anna Gomori-Woodcock is celebrating reaching the £50,000 fundraising target she set herself, in memory of her mum.
Fantastic young fundraisers, Amber and Edward
Huge thanks to young superstars Amber Rowland and Edward Dudley who completed the 10km South Downs Walk at Goodwood race course earlier this year.
Picture perfect! John’s lucky “right time, right place” moment
The selection of Christmas cards available in the 2018 catalogue has a very special addition – a card created from a photo of alpacas in the snow, taken by PCRF supporter John Westwood (64) of Stock in Essex.
From the Kia Oval to Lord’s, 200 times! Mark’s 1000-mile run for PCRF
On Monday 08 October, BBC London’s cricket commentator, Mark Church – known as ‘Churchy’ to legions of Surrey County Cricket Club fans – will set off on a remarkable and gruelling fundraiser for PCRF, in memory of his dad, Tony.
Colleagues rally for Rudi
Jewellery designer Francesca Glos and colleagues from Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery in Hertfordshire, completed a 55-mile fundraising bike ride to Cambridge and back in tribute to Francesca’s father, Rudi.