Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is the fifth-highest cancer killer in Australia. But nobody knows about it. Through the Pancare Foundation, I learned that of all the major cancers, it has the lowest survival rate of just 7%, has very low awareness. So when they approached me to be their ambassador, I immediately wanted to be involved.

I’m thrilled to be involved with such a worthy cause like pancreatic cancer. It’s a deadly disease that is woefully underfunded and doesn’t receive the attention it needs to raise money. It’s also an honour that the Pancare Foundation would consider me as the voice to spread awareness and share their story.

Pancreatic cancer is not just another “trendy” cause. Just the opposite. Which is why we’re calling it “The Unfashionable Cancer.” The Pancare Foundation receives no government funding and is out there fighting to bring the survival rate into the 21st century.

For me, helping others is something I’m extremely passionate about and I’ve been involved with a number of charitable programs not only back home, but here in Australia as well.

I hope I can use some of my Australian “good standing” to generate the kind of buzz that Pancare needs in order to raise funds to help the 3000 Australians diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year.

I’ve always had a long running love affair with Australia. I’m fortunate to have such a great relationship with the industry here, as I’m currently in my 13th year as Show Business Editor for “Sunrise”.