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‘Cookin’ Up A Cure’ May 13, 2008 Gourmet food tasting will help raise awareness and funding for pancreatic cancer research New York, NY (April 3, 2008) – The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s ( http://www.pancan.org www.pancan.org ) New York affiliate today announces Cookin’ Up a Cure, a gourmet food tasting to benefit the organization on Tuesday, May 13th at 6pm. Tickets are available now for $100 per person at http://www.pancan.org/cookinupacure”>www.pancan.org/cookinupacure and will be available at the door for $125 per person. Cookin’ Up a Cure will take place at Midtown Loft and Terrace located at 267 Fifth Avenue, 11th floor and will feature executive chefs from restaurants all over New York City including: 540 Park at the Loews Regency Hotel, Steak Frites, Lusardi’s, Sosa Dorelo, Cook with Class, ALFAMA, and The Hotel Plaza Athenee. In addition to gourmet food tasting and cocktails, there will be a silent auction, raffle and live entertainment. Cookin’ Up a Cure will help raise awareness and much needed funds for pancreatic cancer research. Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the United States and in 2008, nearly 38,000 Americans will be diagnosed with the disease and over 33,000 will die. Despite the devastating statistics, pancreatic cancer is the least funded among leading cancer killers with less than 2% of the National Cancer Institute’s annual research budget allocated to the disease. About the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the only national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. The organization raises money for direct private funding of researchand advocates for more aggressive federal research funding of medical breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network fills the void of information and options by giving patients and caregivers reliable, personalized information they need to make informed decisions. We create a sense of hope and community so no one has to face pancreatic cancer alone. The organization helps support individuals and communities all across the country work together to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for pancreatic cancer.