Our impact
When you fundraise for Pankind, you’re driving real change for pancreatic cancer.
Every dollar you raise directly supports Pankind’s mission to triple the pancreatic cancer survival rate by 2030 and significantly improve outcomes for those impacted by this devastating disease.
Since 2008, Pankind has been the driving force behind pancreatic cancer progress in Australia. As a charity exclusively dedicated to pancreatic cancer, we are leading the charge by raising awareness, funding innovative research, and collaborating with top local and international research institutions to push for breakthroughs.
Your fundraising makes a real difference
Every dollar you raise has a direct and meaningful impact and directly impacts pancreatic cancer research and patient support. By fundraising for Pankind, you’re not just raising money—you’re giving people with pancreatic cancer a fairer chance, supporting scientific breakthroughs, and helping families find strength in the face of uncertainty.
Investing in life-changing pancreatic cancer research
We’ve invested over $20 million across 76 research projects, working with Australia’s leading scientists to advance early detection, develop new treatments, and optimise existing therapies for pancreatic cancer.
Our investment has helped unlock an additional $10.1 million in pancreatic cancer research funding, multiplying the impact of every dollar raised.
Supporting patients and families affected by pancreatic cancer
A pancreatic cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. But no one should face it alone.
Our dedicated support navigator helps patients and their families find trusted information, support and the resources they need, helping them feel more confident understanding their options at an incredibly challenging time.
Raising awareness and driving change
We work to increase awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms, advocate for better access to treatments, and ensure pancreatic cancer receives the attention and investment it deserves.
Pancreatic cancer in Australia
The reality. And the hope.
People are diagnosed with
pancreatic cancer every day.
People die from pancreatic
cancer every week.
Just 34% will survive 1 year after diagnosis.
LEADING CAUSE OF CANCER DEATH
4,825
AUSTRALIANS DIAGNOSED IN 2025
CASES HAVE DOUBLED OVER 20 YEARS
We’re working to triple survival rates by 2030
We launched the Family History Checker , giving people a simple way to assess their risk and, if needed, access targeted screening through APRISE .
We are expanding our support resources; reliable expert-led support and a dedicated Support Navigator to offer practical guidance and compassion when it’s needed most.
