It Is Time to Raise the Cure for Pancreatic Cancer

(This post ripped directly from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's site. This is a cause that is very important to my family and to many others around the nation. Thanks for taking the time to read and eternal gratitude for taking the time to vote.)

The American Express Members Project to Fight Pancreatic Cancer needs your vote!
(you don’t have to be a member to vote)

American Express holds a contest called the Members Project, where card members propose projects to support causes near and dear to them. These projects can be anything from preventing childhood malnutrition to providing clean water to rural areas. Card members and non card members vote for their favorite project, then American Express gives money to the top 5 vote-getters. The winning project is awarded $1.5 million, with 2nd place getting $500,000 and 3rd getting $300,000. Fourth- and fifth-place finishers receive $100,000 each. Go to: American Express Members Project. The deadline is September 1, 2008.

One of our supporters, Carolynn McMahn, PhD has entered 'It is Time to Raise the Cure for Pancreatic Cancer' as her American Express project. If the project places in one of the top spots, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will be the recipient of a portion of the winning funds for pancreatic cancer research. A portion will also be shared with another non-profit organization that supports pancreatic cancer research. This is a great way for us to raise funds and awareness of our cause, but we need your help to make it to the top! Go to: American Express Members Project.

The deadline to vote in this first round is Monday, September 1, 2008. We can't make it to the top 5 if we don't get into the top 25, so please act today! Cardmembers can log in to vote, but you do not have to be an American Express cardmember to cast a vote. Simply sign in as a guest, it takes just a few clicks and can make a huge difference. We have a few days left before the first round ends, so please visit the Members Project site today and tell everyone you know about this opportunity!

American Express Members Project

We are grateful for your support.