Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Boot Scootin' - Fort Worth, TX

At one event, you'll hear stories of hope like Dennis Boonton of Township, NJ.

He was diagnosed with renal failure in 1991 and after experiencing some stomach discomfort he went to his doctor, then got a second opinion in which he found out he'd be a great candidate for a Whipple operation for pancreatic cancer.

"As I began to recover from the unsuccessful operation, I thought about all of the extraordinary blessings I had in my life," Dennis writes. "I underwent a regimen of chemotherapy and radiation from some of the finest physicians in New York and New Jersey."

Dennis says that every day he survives he knows he is a day closer to a possible cure.

"I find that by reaching out to help others, I also help myself stay focused and strong," he states.

The Eighth Annual Pancreatic Cancer Action Network "Ole Country Boot Scootin'" is scheduled for April 10 at Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibit Hall in Fort Worth, Texas.

This time the event will take place in the Stagecoach Room and will continue with most of the same format.

"I've gotten so many more folks involved that it's moving great," said Virginia Griffin, volunteer Fort Worth affiiliate coordinator who lost a brother, niece, several friends, and cousin to the disease. "No one should have to feel alone when dealing with pancreatic caner. Our organization is most comprehensive, with efforts to assist patients and families, as well as to increase awareness and research efforts."

To register, go to http://pancan.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=320964&lis=1&kntae320964=89F09ECE2E304C99977453032B785A5B&team=3504499.

"Compassionate, inspirational, dedicated, and and driven are all words that have been used to describe accomplished business owner and longtime Pancreatic Cancer Action Network supporter Roger Magowitz," according to an article in Outreach Magazine. "In addition to contributing to his business success, these qualities helped him to turn a personal tragedy into a quest to help others facing similar circumstances."

Magowitz's mother Seena lost her battle with pancreatic cancer in 2001.

In an effort to advance research into the disease, Magowitz funds the Seena Magowitz Pancreatic Cancer Action Network AACR research grant in his mother's memory each year, literature states.

For more information on the Network, call the National Headquarters at 800-272-6226 or access pancan.org online.

The local website is http://www.pancan.org/Volunteer/tx/dal/index.html.