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Hamilton Students flood the halls with purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Hamilton Students flood the halls with purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Hamilton Students flood the halls with purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Day

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Hamilton School scholars and staff wore purple clothing to show their unified support for World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Staff at Hamilton urge family members, alumni and students to get routine screenings for pancreatic cancer as cases rise in the United States. 

Teacher with students dressed in purple

“Teaching students about cancer awareness empowers them to make informed health choices potentially reducing their cancer risk later on in life by promoting healthy habits, encouraging early detection and fostering empathy by those affected by the disease,” said Marc Molina, Principal at Hamilton. “Hamilton is acknowledging Pancreatic Cancer Day because we have staff who have family members who have battled or are battling this disease. As a school family,  we are here to provide love, support, and information, and raise awareness for others suffering from this disease”
In Wendy Lang’s third-grade class, students flooded the seats with purple shirts, purple wristbands and purple ribbons to show their support for her sister, Robin Anderson, who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Ms. Anderson is a beloved member of the Hamilton community who taught sixth grade and positively impacted staff and student’s lives during her tenure. 

"We wanted to bring awareness and inform others about the importance of Pancreatic Cancer screenings and how it allows for early detection of this cancer which is significantly on the rise,” said Ms. Lang.  “People know to get their routine screenings for breast and colon cancer, but pancreatic cancer should also be added to this list.”

Art teacher with students dressed in purple.
School teacher and administrator with student dressed in purple
Students dressed in purple for World Pancreatic Awareness Day


 

Students and teacher holding sign for field day.
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Whole class wearing red
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