North Carolina
Thank you for visiting the North Carolina 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).
Contact
Darshan Kothari, MD
North Carolina Board Members
Alan Gilstrap
Barbara Taylor, Fundraising Chair
Kiera Molloy
Mary Harmon, Public Relations Chair
Kathleen Cummins Perry, Support Group Chair
Dr. Christine Dean, Neurology Institute
Dr. Perry Shen, Wake Forest Baptist Health
Dr. Dan Blazer, Duke University Medical Center
Dr. Shailendra Chauhan, Carolinas Medical Center
UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS
EDUCATION EVENT
Date: December 1, 2018
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Center for Health Education
Duke University, 8 Searle Center Drive, Durham, NC 27710
The National Pancreas Foundation North Carolina Chapter and Duke University Medical Center, Division of Gastroenterology jointly host a Patient, Caregiver and Family Centered Care for Pancreatic Diseases educational event.
The main goals are to increase understanding of the immediate and long-term impact of pancreatitis on health, ability to function; to discuss the approach to getting your voice heard; approaches through mindfulness as method of pain relief and helping you understand if a total pancreatectomy is right for you. We will also discuss updates and resources available at the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) National Office, the NPF North Carolina Chapter and the approved centers at Duke University and the Carolinas Medical Center.
To see the agenda and register for the event, please CLICK HERE.
CHAPTER EVENTS
EDITED: This event is postponed for 2019 due to Hurricane Florence
Joe Loves Lobster Race for a Pancreatic Cure!
Date: October 20, 2018
Time: 11am – 5pm
Location: 4th and Walnut Street, Wilmington, NC
Come and join us for a lobster event that is “shore” to be a hit! There is something for everyone, including pups! Participate in a lobster race, dress your pooch as a lobster, a mermaid contest, or an all-you-can-eat treat! For a schedule of events and how to participate or be a sponsor, please CLICK HERE.
Photo Gallery of Past Events
Strike Out Pancreatic Disease! April 18, 2015
