Supporting Pancreatic Cancer Care

By Ellen & James Lew

Did you know that pancreatic cancer is currently the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia? Help us support a Pancreatic Nurse Specialist who cares for those who have been affected by this insidious disease.

In memory of Ellen’s mother, Joanna Youie, we are raising funds to add to the Ellen and James Lew Pancreatic Cancer Nurse Endowment Fund. This is an enduring fund where the interest earned is currently going towards funding a Jreissati Pancreatic Centre Pancreatic Nurse Specialist at Epworth Eastern for two days per week.

Jreissati Pancreatic Nurse Specialists are located across multiple Epworth sites to provide comprehensive care and support to pancreatic cancer patients and their families, with the aim to have newly referred patients seen by a specialist within 72 hours.

Ellen’s mother was a nurse who died from pancreatic cancer, so as an increasing number of cases are being diagnosed, our goal to increase specialist nurse hours is very close to our hearts.

By increasing the principal amount of the Endowment Fund, we hope the additional interest earned can increase the number of specialist nurse hours at Epworth Eastern. Every donation will help towards this goal. Please help us support patients and families who are dealing with pancreatic cancer by making a tax-deductible donation.

Thank you for your kindness

$150

Elizabeth Semens

$106.12

Scott Bulger

What a wonderful legacy you and your community have created. It helps patients in need every single day!! Thank you.

$106.12

Rosemary Ryall

In memory of a lovely friend. Rosemary

$106.12

Helen Turnham

Thank you so much for the times you have driven me over the last week. It is very much appreciated.

$60

Various Donors

Thanks to those who bought butterfly cards and lavender bags in the last 12 months to support a pancreatic cancer nurse specialist.

$54.12

Pam And Kim Fallon

Wonderful work by you all. Thrilled to read the report including progress that has been made.

$54.12

Denise, Anthony & Albert Wong

Thank you for continuing to raise awareness for this important cause. Thinking of dear Aunty Joanna always xx

$50

Helen

In support of a great cause that has become a wonderful living tribute to Joanna.

$41

Various Donors

Thanks to those who bought lavender bags this week to support our pancreatic nurse specialist.

$27.81

Leanne Clarke

Thinking of you both and your mum

My Achievements

Fundraising page

Updated Profile Pic

Added a Blog Post

Received 5 Donations

Reached Goal

Increased Target