19th Annual Appendix Cancer Global Walk: June 7–15, 2025 Get ready for our biggest event yet—whether you walk with friends and family from anywhere you are or join (or host!) a Regional Walk Event in your community. Everyone receives a personal or team fundraising page to help advance research, education, and awareness. This is our biggest and most popular...

Friday, February 28, 2025 will once again mark Rare Disease Day, a global campaign celebrated on the last day of February each year (the rarest day on the calendar) to raise awareness about the more than 7,000 rare diseases - including appendix cancer and pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP). A rare disease is considered to be a disease that affects fewer than...

The Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation is excited to invite artists from all disciplines and skill levels to participate in the Shades of Amber: Creative Contest for a Cure, a national virtual art contest in honor of Giving Tuesday! This is your chance to express your creativity and contribute to a powerful cause. We are looking for original artwork inspired...

Come and join the excitement at our 2nd Annual Kicking Appendix Cancer in the Cornhole Tournament! As we gather to raise funds for the Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation, you'll contribute to a cause that truly matters. Appendix Cancer is a rare and life-threatening disease, and the purpose of this event is to both raise funds and awareness for Appendix...

Come join us in celebrating Kyrah Ayers' victory over "The Visitor" (formerly known as Appendix Cancer) at Mare Island Art Studios! Get ready to unleash your inner artist during the open mic section and be prepared to be inspired as Kyrah, founder of Poetry By The Bay, walks us through his 12 rounds of chemotherapy through poetry! This event is brought to as a collaboration between Poetry...

2024 Virtual Appendix Cancer Multi-Regional Symposium The ACPMP Research Foundation is hosting its annual virtual Appendix Cancer Multi-Regional Symposium on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 10 am - 4:30 pm EST via Zoom. This is our BIGGEST and MOST POPULAR  educational event of the year, featuring global experts in their fields. This event is free and open to all!  Register Today...

August 12th-August 21st, 2024 As a part of Appendix Cancer Awareness Month, ACPMP will auction off several fun and unique items to bid on to raise money that will go directly to funding and supporting promising research and educational programs to find a cure for Appendix Cancer. -To donate an item, Register on the auction platform to donate directly, fill out this form or...

Join me in my 1st Annual Faith Walk! As we gather to raise funds for the Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation, you'll contribute to a cause that truly matters. Saturday, August 17, 2024 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 9:30 AM Start Time Lake Montebello, Baltimore, MD 21218 Visit Event Site and Register   WHY WALK? I am walking...

Jump to 2024's Photo Gallery The objective of this campaign is to shine a light on this rare but increasingly prevalent cancer by illuminating landmarks nationwide and beyond. It is crucial to understand that often there are no symptoms of appendiceal cancer. And when there are symptoms, they are often missed or misdiagnosed as they frequently mimic those of hernias,...

Come and join the excitement at our 3rd Annual Fundraising Event: AROD STRONG Kickball Tournament and BBQ ! As we gather to raise funds for the Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation, you'll contribute to a cause that truly matters. Saturday, September 21, 2024 • 11 am | 11:30 am Player Check-in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY | Dogwood picnic area...