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Project Purple Podcast
by Project Purple Podcast
Project Purple's vision is a world without pancreatic cancer. We have two initiatives: to help pancreatic cancer patients and fund research. With a variety of partners in the health and fitness world, our podcast will deliver an exciting look into our own background as well as the worlds of medical treatment, marathon running, crossfit, nutrition, stories of survival, inspiration, hope, and much more.
Episodes
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Episode 336 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Nora Plank
Joining the Project Purple Podcast from right outside Ann Arbor, MI, pancreatic cancer survivor Nora Plank gives an emotional story of her diagnosis, treatment, and life after pancreatic cancer. Nora’s journey began with a middle-of-the-night trip to the emergency room for hernia surgery, where a...
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Episode 335 - Surviving Pancreatic Surgery with Triathlete Don Belisle
Joining the Project Purple Podcast from Evans, GA, triathlete Don Belisle guides listeners through his “ticking time bomb” health journey with host Dino Verrelli. After repeated assurances by doctors that his pancreatitis was nothing to worry about, Don decides to go with his gut and drive across...
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Episode 334 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Author Mark Scarbrough
In this episode, Project Purple Founder and CEO Dino Verrelli sits down with author and pancreatic cancer survivor Mark Scarbrough. After an ER visit for a suspected heart attack, Mark was unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage 1 colloid pancreatic cancer: an incredibly rare form of the disease. Mark...
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Episode 333 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Marla Schreffler
Joining the Project Purple Podcast from Rhode Island, pancreatic cancer survivor and author Marla Schreffler shares a story shaped by intuition, timing, and persistence with host Dino Verrelli. A school psychologist by profession, Marla reflects on how her life before diagnosis was defined by...
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Episode 332- Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Michelle and Brian Richards
Joining the Project Purple Podcast from Manchester, Connecticut, pancreatic cancer survivor Michelle Richards and her husband and caregiver Brian share a powerful story of resilience, faith, and facing the unknown together with host Dino Verrelli. Having already navigated cancer many times within...
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Episode 331- Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Keith De-Lin
Joining the Project Purple Podcast from Brooklyn, Keith De-Lin takes listeners on a journey from a misdiagnosis to discovering a rare neuroendocrine pancreatic tumor with host Dino Verrelli. A lifelong vegan and dedicated fitness enthusiast, Keith was always focused on his health, but at 48,...
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Project Purple Podcast Episode 330 - Andrew Waters, PhD on KRAS Breakthroughs and Future Treatments
Joining the Project Purple Podcast is Andrew Waters, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Oncology at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Waters joins host Dino Verrelli to discuss his lab’s recent research recovery grant from Project Purple and his journey into pancreatic cancer research....
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Episode 329 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Beth Benedix
Joining the Project Purple Podcast from Indiana, pancreatic cancer survivor Beth Benedix has a deeply reflective and powerful conversation with host Dino Verrelli. A professor emerita of world literature, religious studies, and community engagement at DePauw University, Beth is also the founder…
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Despina Siolas, M.D., Ph.D., on Project Purple's Pancreatic Cancer Research Recovery Grant - Project Purple Podcast Episode 328
In this in-depth episode of the Project Purple Podcast, CEO & Founder Dino Verrelli welcomes Dr. Despina Siolas, a physician-scientist at Cornell University whose work spans both the clinic and the research lab. With an M.D. from Stony Brook School of Medicine, a Ph.D. in genetics from Cold…
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Episode 327 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Mark Allen Ruegg
Joining the Project Purple Podcast from Marina del Rey, California, Stage 4 pancreatic cancer survivor Mark Allen Ruegg shares his extraordinary journey from a sudden, life-altering diagnosis to becoming a powerful advocate for healing and hope with host Dino Verrelli. Mark built a life rooted in...
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Episode 326 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Matt Cassani
Joining the Project Purple Podcast from the Los Angeles area, film and television professional Matt Cassani sits down with host Dino Verrelli to share his experience being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at just 34 years old, and the long, uncertain road that followed. Matt opens up about the...
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Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Rhonda Vavrek - Episode 325
Joining the Project Purple Podcast from sunny Venice, Florida, originally from Wisconsin, pancreatic cancer survivor Rhonda Vavrek sits down with host Dino Verrelli to share her remarkable journey through a changing diagnosis and what it truly means to keep going when the road is anything but...
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Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Andy Lyons - Episode 324
On this episode of the Project Purple Podcast, host Dino Verrelli sits down with Andy Lyons, a commercial photographer from the heart of the Midwest, Iowa, as he shares his deeply personal journey with familial pancreatic cancer. With a family history spanning three generations, affecting…
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Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Rita Krueger - Project Purple Podcast Episode 323
Joining the Project Purple Podcast from Brownton, Minnesota, home to the land of 10,000 lakes, seven-year pancreatic cancer survivor Rita Krueger sits down with host Dino Verrelli to share her extraordinary story of perseverance, faith, and finding purpose after a life-altering diagnosis. Rita…
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Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Pamela Deasy - Project Purple Podcast Episode 322
Tuning in from across the Atlantic, from Cork, Ireland, pancreatic cancer survivor Pamela Deasy joins host Dino Verrelli to offer a unique, international perspective on the realities of the disease, the power of perseverance, and insights for patients, families, and listeners worldwide in this...
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Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Anne Dirkse - Episode 321
Anne Dirkse is an avid cyclist, endurance athlete, software developer, and lover of all things outdoors from Loveland, Colorado. On this episode of the Project Purple Podcast, she shares the personal philosophies that guide her through her Stage 4 pancreatic cancer journey. Diagnosed in March…
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Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Jon Fox - Episode 320
Jon Fox, a 41-year-old Staten Island native, shares his unique and inspiring journey on this episode of the Project Purple Podcast with host Dino Verrelli. Jon’s story begins unexpectedly at 37, when he was diagnosed with aggressive, metastatic testicular cancer: a diagnosis that would soon lead…
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Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Danielle Buchanan - Episode 319
Danielle Buchanan, a proud Texan, devoted wife, and mother of three boys shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey on this episode of the Project Purple Podcast with host Dino Verrelli. A registered nurse and lifelong picture of health, Danielle reflects on how her life changed suddenly in...
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Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Amy Johnston - Episode 318
In this eye-opening episode of the Project Purple Podcast, host Dino Verrelli has a compelling conversation with Amy Johnston of Pennsylvania, a 34-year-old mother of three young kids, who says that listening to her instincts and advocating for herself made all the difference in her journey with...
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Episode 317 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Michael Kennedy
In this extremely motivational episode of the Project Purple Podcast, host Dino Verrelli speaks with Michael Kennedy of Vermont, a lawyer and avid runner whose 20 years on the roads and trails unexpectedly prepared him for the toughest marathon of his life: pancreatic cancer. Michael shares how…
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Project Purple Podcast Episode 316 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Carmen Stewart
In this episode of the Project Purple Podcast, host Dino Verrelli speaks with Carmen Stewart, a pancreatic cancer survivor from across the globe, calling in all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa. Her story is one of perseverance, clarity, and transformation in the face of staggering odds....
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Episode 315 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Bill Perkins
Bill Perkins, founder of Top Fan Rivalry, a baseball-centered community organization and a pancreatic cancer survivor, speaks with host Dino Verrelli in this powerful episode of the Project Purple Podcast. Hailing from Laguna Beach in the OC, Bill’s story is as candid as it is inspiring. He…
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Episode 314 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Lew Worthington
In this episode of the Project Purple Podcast, host Dino Verrelli speaks with Lew Worthington, a former pastor and seminary professor turned author from Lansing, Michigan. He courageously shares his remarkable journey with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, describing how a persistent side pain quickly...
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Episode 313 - Honoring a Legacy: John Bysiewicz on the New Haven Road Race and Remembering Mark Gilhuly
Every Labor Day, over 5,000 runners and 10,000 spectators fill the streets of New Haven for one of Connecticut’s most beloved events. At the heart of it all is John Bysiewicz, race director of the Faxon Law New Haven Road Races since 1989 and founder of JB Sports, the company behind over 20 more...
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Episode 312 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Kelianne O’Shea
“I think that’s what I would define pancreatic cancer as: never, ever give up.” In this powerful episode of the Project Purple Podcast, host Dino Verrelli speaks with Kelianne O’Shea, a 29-year-old from Cape May, New Jersey, who was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer just one year ago.…
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Episode 311 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Toni Bravo
“I’ve given myself the title of ‘cat with nine lives.’” In this inspiring episode of the Project Purple Podcast, host Dino Verrelli talks with Toni Bravo, a pancreatic cancer survivor and student at the University of Notre Dame, to share her incredible cancer journey. Toni opens up about the...
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Episode 310 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Mark Wade
In this heartfelt episode of the Project Purple Podcast, host Dino Verrelli sits down with Mark Wade, a stage III pancreatic cancer survivor, to share his deeply personal journey from diagnosis to remission. Mark opens up about the shock of his diagnosis in April 2021, the whirlwind of…
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Episode 309: Unlocking the Science of Pancreatic Cancer with Dr. Cosimo Commisso
In this fascinating episode of the Project Purple Podcast, CEO & Founder Dino Verrelli welcomes Dr. Cosimo Commisso, interim director and deputy director of the NCI-designated Cancer Center at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute. A leader in cancer metabolism research, Dr. Commisso...
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Episode 308 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with the MLB's Larry Young
In this powerful episode of the Project Purple Podcast, founder & CEO Dino Verrelli sits down with nine-year pancreatic cancer survivor Larry Young, a former MLB umpire who became Umpire Supervisor. From making split-second calls on the field to facing the toughest battle of his life, Larry…
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Episode 307 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Elise Roth Tedeschi
In this inspiring episode of the Project Purple Podcast, host Dino Verrelli sits down with pancreatic cancer survivor and advocate Elise Roth Tedeschi. Diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in 2012, Elise shares her incredible journey of perseverance, faith, and advocacy that defied all odds....
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Episode 306 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Alice Frati
In this compelling episode of the Project Purple Podcast, host Dino Verrelli sits down with Alice Frati, a resilient pancreatic cancer survivor, to discuss her journey. From the initial signs of illness in 2019 to her groundbreaking surgery and ongoing recovery, Alice shares the emotional and...
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Episode 305 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Tricia Hanna
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tricia Hanna, a stenographer and ultrasound technologist whose own expertise played a pivotal role in her pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Tricia shares her incredible journey, which began in 2021 when she was demonstrating an ultrasound for a student and...
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Episode 304 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Tina Lucci
Meet Tina Lucci from Allentown, Pennsylvania. She is a special education teacher and a mother of two boys. Tina is a survivor of pancreatic cancer, having been diagnosed during the holiday season of 2019. She first felt unwell at work, so she went to the emergency room. Her diagnosis was a shock,...
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Episode 303 - Breaking a World Record to Beat Pancreatic Cancer with Doug “Censor” Martin
Meet Doug “Censor” Martin, from Long Island. Doug is well-known online for his gaming expertise. He has competed in esports championships and shares gaming content on YouTube and social media. Doug also discusses his interest in fitness and how he established himself as a gamer with a fitness...
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Coach Barber's Journey: Overcoming Challenges on and Off the Court
Meet Meg Barber. She is the head women’s basketball coach at NYU. Meg played basketball at NYU and has built an impressive coaching resume, having coached at D1 and D2 schools before returning to NYU. Meg has run the NYC marathon several times as a charity partner with Project Purple. Meg…
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Episode 301 - Running a Sports Media Magazine with Chris Chavez
Chris was an athlete through high school and college. He was a track and field runner and landed a fellowship and later a job at Sports Illustrated. Chris speaks to the experience he gained working at a media company. After some time at Sports Illustrated, he realized there was little coverage of...
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Podcast Episode 300 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Sam Constantino
Meet Sam Constantino of upstate New York. Sam and Dino have a long history together, both are very close with each other’s families. Like Dino, Sam also lost his father to pancreatic cancer. His father was diagnosed right around the time of Sam’s diagnosis. Sam lost his father only 18 days after...
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Project Purple Podcast Episode 299 - Training Advice with Endurance Coach Ryan Welsh
Dino speaks with running coach Ryan Welsh, our endurance coach, to prepare runners for the upcoming marathon season. Ryan shared some advice for those who are training for the races that are just weeks away, now that we are in September. They discussed the "dos and don'ts" of training, which they...
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Episode 298 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Jaclyn Lin
Meet Jaclyn Lin of Northern New Jersey. At 35, she was expecting her second daughter. However, she began experiencing extreme back pains and abdominal discomfort at around week 20 of her pregnancy. When she brought these symptoms to the attention of her OB during a routine visit, further testing...
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Podcast Episode 297 -Getting Ready for Marathon Season with Vin Kampf, Endurance Teams Manager
In this episode of the Project Purple Podcast, Vin, the program manager of our endurance teams, expresses his excitement for the upcoming marathon season. He shares that he will be attending the Berlin Marathon for the first time and reveals what it means to be cheering on all of the runners. He...
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Project Purple Podcast Episode 296 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Holly Shawyer
Meet Holly Shawyer, a teacher who is originally from Maryland and now living in Charleston, South Carolina. She made a big move away from her family. Not long after moving, she began experiencing stabbing pain in her abdomen, accompanied by radiating left shoulder pain. Despite initially…
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Episode 295 - Researching IPMNs & Early Detection with Dr. Peter Allen of Duke University
Meet Dr. Peter Allen, of Duke University. Dr. Allen is a cancer surgeon who specializes in treating patients with pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, and adrenal glands. He worked as a surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in...
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Project Purple Episode 294 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Charlie Morales
Meet Carlos "Charlie" Morales of El Paso, Texas. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January of this year. Charlie shares the challenges he faced in getting a diagnosis and the difficulties he encountered afterward. Charlie began feeling ill in September of 2023, experiencing severe…
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Project Purple Episode 293 - Sports Top 10 Moments of School Year Pod
In 2024, we launched Project Purple Sports to create team activities that support our mission of a world without pancreatic cancer. Our initial focus was on streaming and reporting on local sports to raise awareness and connect sports with Project Purple. We started at Seymour High School, where…
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Project Purple Podcast Episode 292 - Researching Pancreatic Cancer Patients with Dr. Paul Grippo
Meet Dr. Paul Grippo, an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in the Chicago area. Dr. Grippo has been awarded the Rick Carone Pancreatic Cancer Research Grant by Project Purple. This grant is given annually to honor Rick Carone…
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Project Purple Podcast Episode 291 - Treating Patients with Pancreatic Cancer with Dr. Emily Britton
Meet Dr. Emily Britton of Bristol, UK. She is currently undergoing advanced training in surgery at Bristol University, focusing on diseases of the pancreas and liver, including pancreatic cancer. Dr. Britton reveals that her initial interest in the medical field was due to her family's history of...
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Project Purple Podcast Episode 290 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Daniel McNamee
Meet Dan McNamee, who is originally from Cleveland but now resides in beautiful Paris. He was going about his life, starting a new family with his wife when he started experiencing pain in his left leg. This led him to visit the emergency department, where they discovered a blood clot. Further...
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Project Purple Podcast Episode 289 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Kimberly Brockman
Kimberly Brockman is a 57-year-old pancreatic cancer survivor from Iowa. She had a history of preventative care, including a breast lumpectomy in her thirties and keeping up with regular screenings due to her family's extensive history of cancer. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, she experienced...
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Project Purple Podcast Episode 288 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Camille Moses
Camille Moses, originally from New York but now residing in Florida, is a stage 4 pancreatic cancer survivor who was diagnosed nearly 12 years ago. Camille was diagnosed in March 2012 at the age of 53. She led an active lifestyle, often taking her three large dogs hiking, walking, and swimming....
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Episode 287 - Surviving Pancreatic Cancer with Author Kerri Kinkade
Kerri Kinkade of Connecticut was a pioneer in her field. She was one of the few women to graduate in information technology during the Vietnam War. Throughout her career, she worked in technical support and retired a little over a decade ago. Her battle with pancreatic cancer began during the...
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Project Purple's vision is a world without pancreatic cancer. We have two initiatives: to help pancreatic cancer patients and fund research. With a variety of partners in the health and fitness world, our podcast will deliver an exciting look into our own background as well as the worlds of medical treatment, marathon running, crossfit, nutrition, stories of survival, inspiration, hope, and much more.
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