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Project Purple Podcast

Project Purple Podcast

Project Purple"s vision is a world without pancreatic cancer. We have two initiatives: to help pancreatic cancer patients and fund research. With a variety of partners in the health and fitness world, our podcast will deliver an exciting look into our own background as well as the worlds of medical treatment, marathon running, crossfit, nutrition, stories of survival, inspiration, hope, and much more.

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Episode 219 - Fighting To Save Lives with Imad...

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2022/09/16

Imad Shureiqi, MD is an oncologist and researcher who specializes in gastrointestinal cancers including pancreatic cancer. In this week’s episode, Dr. Shureiqi goes into detail on the life-saving research he is doing at the University of Michigan’s Rogel Cancer Center. In this fascinating and highly-educational episode, Dr. Shureiqi shares what makes pancreatic cancer survival rates so difficult to improve while also discussing what he hopes to be one of its weak points. He also discusses the

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01:26:41

Episode 218 - Dealing With Cancer - A Panel with...

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2022/09/09

In this week’s special episode, we’re joined by a panel of former guests who are all cancer survivors. As a group, the panel discussed how cancer is connected physically, emotionally, and chemically. They also discuss what to expect from a cancer journey, how to best assist people in your life who are battling cancer, and more. It was exciting to interview this trio of guests and learn from each of their approaches to battling cancer. While each survivor brought their own experiences into their

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01:26:09

Episode 217 - Walking Across America With Kenny Mintz

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2022/09/02

Kenny Mintz is on a mission to walk Across America while doing some serious good in the world. He is undertaking a long and difficult journey both physically and logistically in support of pancreatic cancer charities and programs that care for veterans and their families. As a combat veteran and colonel and as a son who lost his mother to pancreatic cancer, Kenny has seen and dealt with a lot of loss in his life. But through this journey, he is fighting back against pancreatic cancer and helping to

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01:36:50

Episode 215 - Surviving with Christina Helena

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2022/08/19

This week, we’re joined by speaker, writer, and coach, Christina Helena. Christina became one of the youngest pancreatic cancer survivors ever when she was 19 years old despite being told she had roughly 6 months to live. Now, Christina is motivating and inspiring others with her amazing works including her autobiographical solo show “SCAR,” her Goalcast podcast episode “My Scar Is Sexy,” her TEDx talk, “Dear Unresolved Soul, It’s Not Death You Fear, It’s Life,” and more. In this episode, we get

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01:13:52

Episode 214 - Surviving with Kit Rudd

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2022/08/12

This week, we’re joined by Kit Rudd, a pancreatic cancer survivor who was originally from Texas and now lives in Richmond, VA. Kit is a rockstar survivor who is geared towards helping others through a variety of fundraisers that mainly focus on cycling and competitive cooking! In this episode, Kit details his journey from symptoms to present-day. He also tells some interesting stories dating back before his symptoms including the time he had the pleasure of flying Alex Trebek during his days as an

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01:02:26

Episode 213 - Surviving with Angela Bonner & Pam Locust

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2022/08/05

This week, we’re joined by pancreatic cancer survivor Angela Bonner from Norfolk, VA. She is currently undergoing chemo and is a Whipple candidate with a powerful mindset. Bonner is faithful and focused on uplifting others while maintaining a positive outlook throughout her own battle. In this episode, Angela shares her journey from first symptoms through diagnosis and up to the present day while also sharing her valuable advice - especially when it comes to accepting the reality of pancreatic

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00:56:58

Episode 212 - Surviving with Therrine & LaToya Slaughter

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2022/07/29

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Therrine and LaToya Slaughter from Little Rock, Arkansas. While Therrine is battling pancreatic cancer, he is certainly not battling alone as his wife LaToya, who is a registered nurse, has been a powerful advocate and supporter for him. Listen in as this pancreatic cancer power couple share how they’re fighting as a family while providing some great advice on the power of acceptance and how to support a cancer survivor as a friend and family member.

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00:46:23

Episode 211 - Surviving with Julie & Joe Carroll

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2022/07/22

This week, we’re joined by survivor Julie Carrol and her husband Joe. In this interview, Julie shares her pancreatic cancer journey from her first symptoms to the present day while Joe offers caretaker advice and shares some of his perspective as a medical professional. Tune in for a valuable discussion on traveling and celebrating life, “filling out your calendar in pencil” to remain flexible while fighting pancreatic cancer, and overcoming the stigma of a Stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

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00:52:10

Episode 210 - Surviving with John Walmsley

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2022/07/15

This week, we’re joined by survivor John Walmsley of Cumberland, RI. We first heard about John from WPRI who wrote a story about John’s journey and a song that he wrote. The song, titled “Wage Hope,” was written to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer research. After seeing this, we were excited to have him on our show so we could go into detail with him about his story and some of his advice for other people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. John is highly involved with PanCAN and through that

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00:58:43

Episode 209 - Making Strides In Mental Health With...

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2022/07/08

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Rachel Gersten who is the co-founder of Viva Mental Health & Wellness and a runner like many of the members of our community. Rachel’s approach to therapy focuses heavily on finding what works best for each individual as a whole person - which is a major driving factor in Viva’s mission. As a four-time New York City marathon finisher and five-time black belt in martial arts despite managing a chronic illness, Rachel brings her unique perspective to an

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Episode 208 - Cycling For A Cure With Gord Townley...

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2022/07/01

After losing his mother to pancreatic cancer in 2011 as well as several other people he was close to, Gord Townley began his mission to help fight for a cure. That’s when he combined his passion for cycling with his goal of helping to improve pancreatic cancer survival rates to form 7 Days in May - a charity ride that circumnavigates all of Lake Ontario in 7 days. After raising approximately $20,000 Canadian in its first year, the event has grown to raise approximately $1.4 million Canadian

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00:53:58

Episode 207 - Surviving With Rainer Zach

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2022/06/24

This week, we’re joined by pancreatic cancer survivor Rainer Zach who is originally from Germany and now living in Chicago. As a wind and kite surfer, off-roader, hiker, entrepreneur, and a father of three, Rainer brings with him a unique set of experiences and wisdom to his pancreatic cancer journey. Rainer’s approach to fighting cancer focuses heavily on mindset and meditation and he shares some of the things that have worked for him. He and Dino also discuss the importance of second opinions and

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00:30:22

Episode 206 - On The Scene At The Project Purple...

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2022/06/17

This week’s episode was recorded in-person at the 2nd Annual Project Purple Charity Golf Classic at Shorehaven Country Club! Hear from Vin, Dino, and so many others who participated in this incredible event. We’re proud to say that this event has raised over $68.5K for pancreatic cancer research and patient financial aid! Thank you to everyone who continues to participate, donate, sponsor, and volunteer to make these fundraising events happen and push for a cure for pancreatic cancer. To learn

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01:00:58

Episode 205 - Catching Up With Survivor Liam Holt

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2022/06/10

On this week’s special episode, we’re catching up with Liam Holt, one of the first pancreatic cancer survivors we ever interviewed on the podcast. Back in episode 10, Liam shared the story of his battle with pancreatic cancer but in this week’s episode, we interviewed Liam about the next chapter of his life taking place in the 4 years that followed his appearance on the show. Since then, Liam has been on some incredible adventures with his dog, Sonny who is now officially a service dog. The two

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01:08:55

Episode 204 - Surviving With Rich Serrano

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2022/06/03

On this week’s episode of the project purple podcast, we’re joined by 33-year-old survivor Rich Serrano who shares the story of his journey with pancreatic cancer. After receiving testing and scans at a walk-in clinic with abdominal pain and jaundice, Rich received a call that would change his life forever; “You need to go to the emergency room right now,” he was told. Since then, Rich has dealt with several different chemo regimens and a Whipple procedure that needed to be aborted. Despite the

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00:46:17

Episode 203 - Supporting Survivors Through Art,...

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2022/05/25

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by two-time Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor, writer, artist, and advocate Chelsey Gomez. In this wide-reaching episode, we discuss Chelsey’s cancer story, some of her best advice to patients and caregivers, the language surrounding cancer, and much more. As the owner of the brand “Ohyouresotough,” Chelsey creates humorous and nontraditional art and gifts for cancer patients that are unique, original, and real. She has also written books and articles that share the

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00:36:59

Episode 202 - Previewing Golf & Push/Pull With Vin Kampf

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2022/05/13

On this week’s episode, we sat down with Program Director Vin Kampf to discuss two major fundraising events - Our 2nd Annual Project Purple Golf Classic for Pancreatic Cancer and Push Pull for Pancreatic Cancer 2022! For all of our golf fans, we’re teeing off against pancreatic cancer at the beautiful Shorehaven Golf Club in Norwalk, CT on June 6th. And if fitness is your thing, you can join us at any time this year to push, pull, row, or just get fit for a cure with our Push-Pull Program. Listen

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Episode 201 - Becoming A Better Advocate With Erin...

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2022/05/08

On this week’s episode, we discussed how to be a better patient advocate and caregiver with Erin Galyean, author of “Badass Advocate: Becoming The Champion Your Seriously Ill Loved One Deserves.” Galyean went into detail on her own family’s cancer battles and where she learned how to be a patient advocate herself. She also shared some incredibly valuable advice that hits close to home for our pancreatic cancer-fighting community. Learn the value of a caregiver’s network, the power of delegating,

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00:56:03

Episode 200 - Fighting for a Cure With Michael...

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2022/04/30

On this week's episode, we're joined by Dr. Michael Pishvaian as he shares insight into the life-saving work he is doing at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Pishvain is a medical oncologist and Associate Professor of Oncology with a unique perspective on the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

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00:52:57

Episode 199 - Fighting for a Cure With Jonathan...

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2022/04/24

On this week's episode, we're joined by Dr. Jonathan Brody as he shares insight into the life-saving work he is doing at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Jonathan Brody is the Vice Chair of Research for the Dept. of Surgery and is the Associate Director of Translational Research of the Brenden-Colson Pancreatic Center for Patient Care.

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