Nearly three years have passed sinceAlex Trebekdiedon Nov. 8, 2020, less than two years after being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
“When Alex was diagnosed, we never in a million years thought it was stage 4 pancreatic cancer,” Jean says ina video announcing the fund, which also features Emily and currentJeopardy!hostKen Jennings.
“I thought it would be a great idea to set up this fund through Stand Up To Cancer, and since he was all about the right answer, I think it’s very fitting that this fund is now established in his name. Hopefully it will benefit thousands and thousands of people,” adds Jean.
“I hope that all the fans ofJeopardy!and the community will really lean in and show support for my dad,” Emily urges. “They shows so much support for my dad when he was going through his treatments, so I hope they stand up with this great organization.”
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Pancreatic cancer currently has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers, and early detection screenings still have a long way to go. For all stages combined, the five-year survival rate is only 12%.
Stand Up To Cancer has set a $250,000 match challenge, with the organization’s co-founderKatie Couricmaking a donation in honor of her sisterEmily, who died from pancreatic cancer 22 years ago.
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To learn more about The Alex Trebek Fund and to make a donation, please visitStandUpToCancer.org/TheAlexTrebekFund.
source: people.com
