Project Purple Podcast

Generation UCAN Director of Storytelling Varun Sriram calls in to talk about the exciting things happening at Generation UCAN and how the company started.

Chris Parrish calls in to the podcast to share her survival story, give some valuable advice to those facing a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, and talk about her own organization, The Purple Iris Foundation.

Hear the continuation of Bill Deford's inspiring story and his incredible outlook on life in the uplifting and emotional part two of "Surviving with Bill Deford."

Cancer survivor Bill Deford has lived a unique life and looks at things with an interesting perspective as a firefighter and instructor at the CT Fire Academy. He is a firm believer in positivity and taking life "one minute, one hour, and one day" at a time. A former social worker, he strives to make a positive influence on others. His unique attitude and viewpoint has been instrumental in his bat...

We caught up with one of our grant recipients, Dr. Eugene Koay, M.D., Ph. D. to talk about the innovations taking place in the field of pancreatic cancer research and radiation oncology at the University of Texas MD Andersen Cancer Center.

Kelsey Klute, M.D. from the University of Nebraska Medical Center - UNMC called in to episode 24 of the Project Purple Podcast to talk about what she does to push towards a world without pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic cancer survivor Rob Stuardi calls in to the podcast to talk about family and how surviving his battle has given him a new lease on life.

Three-time pancreatic cancer survivor Lupe Romero calls in to the Project Purple Podcast to talk about her continued fight, the impact of faith, how pancreatic cancer can affect a family, how she is pushing towards a world without pancreatic cancer, and skydiving.

When "Big Ray" was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, "I'm a dead man" is the first thought he had. But, according to him, that was the last negative thought he ever had about the disease. His family and a positive attitude were crucial in helping him defeat the disease. On this episode, you will hear about Ray's fight from "Big Ray" himself, but you will also hear about what it was like for his so...

Dr. Diane Simeone joins the podcast to talk about the science of searching for a cure, the complexities of the Whipple procedure, and much more.

Ali Feller from the Ali on the Run Show podcast tells her story of becoming one of the top freelance writers and podcasters in the running community despite struggling with Crohn's disease. Ali has kept up her running and training through Crohn's flare-ups and now her first pregnancy. She talks about her dream guests (Zac Efron and Shaquille O'Neal)and how she perseveres and maintains a positive a...

We travelled to Hybrid Athletics in Bridgeport, CT to interview gym owner Rob Orlando about how he combines elements of strongman exercises with Crossfit. His developments have landed him a position as a Crossfit Subject Matter Expert on the strongman discipline. Orlando has made a unique mark on both the consumer and competitive levels of Crossfit.

Guest blogger Stephanie Zavolas calls in to talk about losing her mother just 7 days after she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Her blog post "11 Things I Learned After Losing a Parent" gained viral attention for her valuable advice on experiencing loss. She provides some of that wisdom on this week's podcast.

Dr. Stephanie Soalt and Sherri Goldstein dropped by the podcast studio to talk about their journey of supporting a loved one with pancreatic cancer. As Sherri said on the show, "You just don't know what's ahead of you until you go through it." But, we hope this episode can provide some valuable lessons for everyone about caring for others, particularly those they may have little time with.

Running coach John Honerkamp calls in to the Project Purple Podcast to provide some free wisdom on marathon training. Together, he and Dino cover everything from types of runs, to recovery, to shoes, to what NOT to do when training for a marathon.

Charity consultant and Project Purple board member Brian Lively, aka "Cous", calls in to the podcast to talk about the nonprofit industry and what charities like Project Purple may look like in the future.

CEO Dino Verrelli, Program Director Vin Kampf, and Producer Sam DaCosta sit down to talk about some of their favorite podcasting moments, their dream guests, and some exciting news in the Project Purple community.

Survivor Denise Johnson calls in to the Project Purple Podcast to share the story of her battle with pancreatic cancer and how she has been using exercise used exercise to feel better while going through chemotherapy.

Project Purple's new running coach, John Honerkamp, joins the podcast to reflect on his college running career, his time running with the likes of Michael Johnson and Carl Lewis at the U.S. Olympic Trials, and coaching some notable stars throughout his coaching and consulting career.

Pancreatic cancer survivor Liam Holt calls in to the podcast to talk about how positivity, humor, Blankets of Hope, and his dog Sunny have helped him through his battle.

Pancreatic cancer survivor Kevin King reflects on the things that kept him going during his battle with PC. Almost five years after his diagnosis, Kevin maintains a positive attitude and an appreciation for the little things in life.

Mike Molloy, PhD. calls into the Project Purple Podcast to talk about life, fitness, nutrition, and how immunology could change the way we treat pancreatic cancer.

Patient Financial Aid Coordinator Marci White talks about life after breast cancer breast cancer and how her journey helps her connect with our patients and gives her a different perspective.

Jay Laden, owner and head trainer at Crossfit Milford, sits down with Dino and Vin to talk about the specifics of coaching crossfit and his journey from European basketball prospect to competitive crossfit coach.

Participant Terra Schmitt and Founder Gene Taylor call in to the podcast to talk about iConquer, a unique Grand Canyon hiking experience that allows participants to explore one of the world's most iconic landmarks-- all while raising money for pancreatic cancer research and patient financial aid. Registration for Project Purple's iConquer event is open now and includes personal help from a fundrai...