Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day

Irin Zaman, Journalist

November is a very important month at Floral Park Memorial High School because it is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about pancreatic cancer, a disease that affects thousands of people every year. At our school, this month holds even more meaning because we remember and honor our beloved teacher, Mrs. Morra, who passed away from pancreatic cancer. Her memory brings us together as a community to spread awareness, show support, and make a difference. Pancreatic cancer is a very serious illness that often goes unnoticed until it is too late. It affects the pancreas, which is an organ in the body that helps with digestion and controlling blood sugar. Unfortunately, pancreatic cancer is very difficult to detect early, and this makes it one of the hardest cancers to treat. This is why it is so important to raise awareness about this disease. By educating people, we can encourage early detection, research, and better treatment options for those who are fighting pancreatic cancer. At Floral Park Memorial High School, we celebrate Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in a very special way. During November, students and teachers come together to wear purple, which is the official color of pancreatic cancer awareness. Purple is a symbol of hope, strength, and remembrance. By wearing purple, we show our support for everyone who is affected by this disease, and we honor the memory of Mrs. Morra. Seeing the entire school dressed in purple creates a powerful message: we care, and we remember. Ms. Morra was more than just a teacher to us. She was someone who inspired us to work hard, be kind, and believe in ourselves. Her loss was heartbreaking for our school, but it brought us closer together. Every year in November, we wear purple in her honor. This small gesture reminds us of her impact on our lives and the importance of supporting causes like pancreatic cancer awareness. It also shows that our school is not just a place to learn but a place where we support and care for one another like a family. The teachers at Floral Park Memorial High School have also been a big part of this effort. Many of them wear purple alongside the students to show their support and remember Mrs. Morra. This shows

how strong our community is and how much we care about each other. The teachers remind us that even small actions, like wearing a certain color, can make a big difference. They teach us that raising awareness can inspire hope, and hope can lead to change. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is about more than just wearing purple; it is about remembering those we have lost and supporting those who are fighting. It is about coming together as a community to spread hope and make a difference. At Floral Park Memorial High School, we cherish this month because it reminds us of Mrs. Morra and the lessons she taught us, both in and out of the classroom. By celebrating this month, we honor her memory and show our support for everyone who is affected by pancreatic cancer. Wearing purple is a simple act, but it carries a powerful message: we will not forget, and we will keep fighting for a future where pancreatic cancer is no longer a deadly disease. As a school, we stand together, united by love, remembrance, and hope. In conclusion, November is a special time for our school. It is a time to remember Mrs. Morra and honor her. It is a time to show our support by wearing purple and raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. At Floral Park Memorial High School, we come together as a community to make a difference, one small step at a time. We wear purple proudly, knowing that we are spreading hope and keeping the memory of Mrs. Morra alive in our hearts.