Katie Couric's video: Katie Couric and Jean Trebek launch the Alex Trebek Fund in partnership with Stand Up To Cancer

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and so many people have been affected by this cruel disease. Alex Trebek, the beloved host of @jeopardy died of pancreatic cancer three years ago this November 8th and my sister Emily was diagnosed in 2000. Fourteen months later, she died at just 54 years old. I got to know Alex’s wife, Jean Trebek, after Alex died and she became a member of a club no one wants to join. She’s a wonderful person who’s determined to turn her pain into purpose. Today, Jean and I are launching the Alex Trebek Fund with @SU2C . Since Alex was always in search of the right answer (in the form of a question), we think it’s fitting that this fund will help the incredible scientists taking on this ruthless disease. It’s also being supported in memory of cinematographer Barbara Hanania, who filmed interviews of some of the 20th century’s brightest minds. In honor of Alex, or anyone you know who might have dealt with this disease, you can click the link in my bio to make a donation. Just think if everyone who loves @jeopardy each gave $5, how much progress we could make? Sign up here for daily email updates from me, Katie Couric, on the news that matters most to you: https://katiecouric.com/wake-up-call/?leadsource=youtube Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/KatieCouric Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiecouric/ Subscribe to my podcast: ApplePodcasts.com/KatieCouric Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatieCouric Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/katiecouric