Massachusetts
Thank you for visiting the Massachusetts Chapter page, and welcome to our community of volunteers dedicated to the support of patients with pancreatic disease. We invite you to join us at one or more of our local events in support of this cause. Please see below for upcoming activities in your area!
If you would like to become more involved and volunteer in your state, please contact your Chapter Chair (information below).
Sunil Sheth, MD
PAST EVENTS
Strike-Out Pancreatic Disease!
Date: November 14, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Kings Dedham Bowling,
600 Legacy Pl, Dedham, MA 02026
PancreasBowl is the National Pancreas Foundation’s signature national fundraiser. Patients, family members, caregivers, and medical professionals across America come together to have fun and raise money to support the National Pancreas Foundation. Fundraising teams collect donations and then celebrate their success by attending a local bowling party. To register or sponsor a participant, please CLICK HERE.
Falmouth Road Race
Date: August 15, 2021
The Falmouth Road Race was established in 1973 and has become one of the premier running events of the summer season. Each year the race draws an international field of Olympians, elite, and recreational runners out to enjoy the iconic 7-mile seaside course. The nonprofit Falmouth Road Race organization is committed to promoting health and fitness through community programs and philanthropic giving.To support the 10 MA runners, running on behalf of NPF, please visit the event page!
Strike-Out Pancreatic Disease!
Date: November 3, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Bowlero Shrewsbury
405 Boston Turnpike, Route 9
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Join the NPF for an afternoon of bowling and family fun!The cost is $40 per person. To register or sponsor a participant, please CLICK HERE.
Party for a Cure – Boston
Date: November 13, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Venue: Harvard Club, 374 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
For tickets and sponsorship information, please CLICK HERE.
Please join UMass Memorial for: “Living With Pancreatic Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment and Support” on November 13th.
Date: November 13, 2019
Time: 7:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus Albert Sherman Center, Sherman Auditorium 1st Floor 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA
To view the recording, please CLICK HERE.
Chapter Patient Education Series
Date: May 22, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00PM
Location: UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus Albert Sherman Center, Sherman Auditorium 1st Floor 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA
Experts from UMass Memorial and the NPF will be on hand to share important information and answer your questions about pancreatitis. Topics include:
*Empowering the Pancreas
*Impact of Pain Meds
*Feeding the Pancreas
*Patient Perspective
Register at www.umassmemorial.org/PEPtalk5 or call 855-UMASS-MD to reserve your spot today! Complimentary valet parking available
Educational Events
PEP TALK 3 – Living With Chronic Pancreatitis
To view an archive of this event, please CLICK HERE
PEP TALK 4 – What’s Eating You?
To view an archive of this event, please CLICK HERE
Media
Co-Founder Jane Holt discusses NPF Centers in the Boston area and the strides we are making in the treatment of pancreatic diseases.
NPF Centers
NPF Centers focus on multidisciplinary treatment of pancreatitis by treating the “whole patient” with a focus on the best possible outcomes and improved quality of life. To view more information on the criteria to be an approved NPF Center, please click here.
Treatment Centers located in this state are:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Pancreatic Cancer Program 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9 East Campus Boston, MA 02215 1-877-PANCLIV Boston Children’s Hospital – Harvard Medical School 300 Longwood Avenue, Hunnewell Ground Boston, MA 02115 617-355-6058 Brigham and Women’s Hospital 75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02115 800-BWH-9999 Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114 877-644-3636 UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus 55 Lake Avenue North Worcester, MA 01655 855-862-7763