Who We Are

Brenda’s Angels was founded in October 2009 by Mrs. Marie Mullis Durrett. Her best friend, Brenda Willis Bodie, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that September, exactly one week after the death of her first cousin, Dr. Danny Hoard, died from the same cause.

It is because of them, she has worked diligently in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

We are a non-profit organization that proudly calls Aiken, South Carolina, home.  Aiken County has one of the highest rates of pancreatic cancer in South Carolina. With your help, patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer face better odds, have more treatment options, and better support to navigate the challenging diagnosis. Since its inception in 2009, Brenda’s  Angels has donated at least $200,000.00 to our community and has been named a PANCAN PATIENT CHAMPION!

Marie and Brenda
Marie and Brenda
Mrs. Marie Mullis Durrett
Mrs. Marie Mullis Durrett

Mission Statement

Brenda’s Angels exists to provide well-being and financial support to pancreatic cancer patients in need, to fund pancreatic cancer research and to promote pancreatic cancer education with the desire to make a difference.

Board of Directors

 Lisa Adams, Paula Basher, McKaleigh Durrett, Molly Hunt, Nikki Peacock, and Ron Reynolds.