Turning Grief Into Purpose: Purple Pansies Fights Pancreatic Cancer

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Pancreatic cancer carries the highest mortality rate among major cancers, yet receives only six percent of overall research funding. Local entrepreneur Maria Fundora decided to confront this critical disparity directly by turning personal grief into purposeful action. In loving memory of her late mother, Fundora founded the nonprofit organization Purple Pansies to raise vital funds and community awareness.

Ahead of their signature annual fundraiser, the Pillars of Hope Gala, Fundora and Dr. Andrew Joseph Page joined the show to highlight urgent treatment needs. The inspiring event gathers supporters together to fund life-saving medical research and offer renewed hope to impacted families.

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