Kranky Panky social media toolkit

Every November, we shine a light on pancreatitis, a condition affecting a vital organ you might not think about until something goes wrong. 

Whether you are sharing key facts, symptoms, or personal experiences, your voice helps break the silence and raise vital awareness. Download and share our social media graphics below to help us get people talking about pancreatitis! 

How to save and share your social media graphics:

  1. Download: On desktop, right-click and select “Save image as.” On mobile, press and hold the image until a prompt pops up and save it to your camera roll. 
  2. Tag us: Tag @GutsCharityUK and use #KrankyPanky on your posts so we can see them and engage with them. 
  3. Personalise your message: Use your own words to share why raising awareness matters to you or highlight your experiences to make others feel less alone or feel free to copy, paste and adapt one of the supporting text options below.  

Helpful links to share to social media (stories or posts):

Social media covers and banners:

Update your Facebook and LinkedIn profiles to spark conversations with your friends and network.

Social media profile picture frames:

Add a Kranky Panky frame to your profile picture on Facebook to show your support throughout the campaign.

How to add your Facebook profile picture to your social media frame:

Please note: You will need to create or log in to a Canva account to do this with the Facebook profile picture frames.

  1. Open template: Click the links below and select ‘Use template for new design’.
  2. Add your photo: Upload your photo, then drag and drop it directly into the frame in the centre.
  3. Download: Click Share, select Download, and save the file to your device.

Download links:

Social media story templates for Instagram

Don’t fancy posting to your feed or grid? Use one of our story templates and add your own text to share with your followers.

Three examples of Guts UK Kranky Panky Instagram story templates

Social media post images and captions:

Download links:

Individual assets to save and copy and paste captions (In Facebook format):

Pancreatitis awareness starts with us

Guts UK Kranky Panky social media graphic which reads 'Pancreatitis awareness starts with us" and features their brand character, Pablo the Pancreas, smiling.

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Caption 1:

November is Kranky Panky Awareness Month. 💚 

I’m sharing this because the pancreas is often overlooked, and most people have never even heard of it until something goes wrong. The reality is that pancreatitis has a massive impact on daily life, but it rarely gets the attention or understanding it needs. 

It’s time that more people learn about the condition and make sure everyone affected knows where to find more information and support. 

Find out more at Guts UK’s Kranky Panky hub: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/kranky-panky/. 

Together, let’s get to grips with pancreatitis. 

#KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #GutsUK

Caption 2:

November is Kranky Panky Awareness Month. 💚 

I’m sharing this because the pancreas is often overlooked, and most people have never even heard of it until something goes wrong. 

My experience with pancreatitis taught me just how little awareness there is around this condition (replace text to share your experiences). 

It’s time for more people to understand the condition and make sure everyone affected knows where to find information and support. 

Let’s get to grips with pancreatitis via the Guts UK Kranky Panky hub here: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/kranky-panky/  

#KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #GutsUK

Know the symptoms of pancreatitis

Guts UK Kranky Panky social media graphic which reads "Know the symptoms of pancreatitis. Early diagnosis saves lives." and features their brand character of a lady in a bright green jumper with her brown hair in a ponytail, holding her tummy.

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November is Kranky Panky Awareness Month. 💚 

Pancreatitis is so often diagnosed too late, which is why it’s so important to know the signs: 

Acute pancreatitis 

  • Abdominal pain, usually starting in the upper abdomen 
  • Pain that can also travel through to the back 
  • Nausea 
  • Vomiting 
  • Fever 
  • A high heart rate, particularly in severe disease 

Chronic pancreatitis 

  • Pain 
  • Nausea 
  • Vomiting 
  • Diarrhoea 
  • Weight loss 
  • Fatigue 

By sharing this, I want to help more people recognise the signs and spot them early. 

Together, let’s get to grips with pancreatitis here: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/kranky-panky/  

#KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #GutsUK 

Let’s change the future of pancreatitis

Guts UK Kranky Panky social media graphic which reads "Let's change the future of pancreatitis." It also features Guts UK's brand character, Pablo the Pancreas, smiling wildly, with a bright green cape trailing down his right-hand side.

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November is Kranky Panky Awareness Month. 💚 

Pancreatitis currently doesn’t get the attention or funding it desperately needs. That needs to change, and it starts now by speaking up. 

By sharing this, I want to help put pancreatitis on the map so we can drive better awareness, research and support for those affected. 

Find out more at Guts UK’s Kranky Panky hub: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/kranky-panky/. 

Together, let’s get to grips with pancreatitis. 

#KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #GutsUK 

34 in 100,000 people experience acute pancreatitis every single year

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November is Kranky Panky Awareness Month. 💚 

Did you know that 34 in 100,000 people experience acute pancreatitis every year? It can happen to anyone, yet most people have never heard of it until something goes wrong. 

Talking about the condition helps people recognise the signs earlier, so that anyone affected knows where to turn. 

Find out more at Guts UK’s Kranky Panky hub: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/kranky-panky/. 

Together, let’s get to grips with pancreatitis. 

#KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #GutsUK 

Acute: Most people need to be admitted to hospital to control the pain and start treatment

Guts UK Kranky Panky social media graphic which reads "Most people need to be admitted to hospital to control the pain and start treatment. Know the signs of acute pancreatitis." It features their brand characters of a nurse stood next to a hospital bed which has a lady wearing a hijab in it.

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November is Kranky Panky Awareness Month. 💚 

Most people with acute pancreatitis need to be admitted to hospital to control the pain and start treatment. Recognise the signs: 

  • Abdominal pain, usually starting in the upper abdomen 
  • Pain that can also travel through to the back 
  • Nausea and vomiting 
  • Fever 
  • A high heart rate, particularly in severe disease 

Find out more at Guts UK’s Kranky Panky hub: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/kranky-panky/. 

Together, let’s get to grips with pancreatitis.  

#KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #GutsUK

8 in 10 cases of pancreatitis in adults are caused by either gallstones or excessive alcohol consumption

Guts UK Kranky Panky social media graphic which reads '"8 in 10 cases of pancreatitis in adults are caused by either gallstones or excessive alcohol consumption. Yet most people have never heard of pancreatitis". It features their brand character, Pablo the Pancreas, looking shocked.

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November is Kranky Panky Awareness Month. 💚 

Did you know that 8 in 10 cases of pancreatitis in adults are caused by either gallstones or excessive alcohol consumption? Yet most people have never heard of pancreatitis. 

Find out more at Guts UK’s Kranky Panky hub: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/kranky-panky/. 

Together, let’s get to grips with pancreatitis. 

#KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #GutsUK 

1 in 4 people who experience an acute pancreatitis attack may experience problems with other organs, particularly kidney failure and lung damage

Guts UK Kranky Panky social media graphic which reads "1 in 4 people who experience an acute pancreatitis attack may experience problems with other organs, particularly kidney failure and lung damage. And nobody is talking about it." It features their brand character of a man with a yellow t-shirt, looking pained, with his arms crossed over his tummy.

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November is Kranky Panky Awareness Month. 💚 

Did you know that 1 in 4 people experiencing an acute pancreatitis attack may experience complications affecting other organs, like kidney failure or lung damage? 

Too many people suffer in silence because the pancreas is so often overlooked.  

Find out more at Guts UK’s Kranky Panky hub: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/kranky-panky/. 

Together, let’s get to grips with pancreatitis. 

#KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #GutsUK 

Between 6,000 and 12,000 people in the UK are given a new diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis every year

Guts UK Kranky Panky social media graphic which reads "Between 6,000 and 12,000 people in the UK are given a new diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis every year. Because symptoms overlap with other conditions, many more people are likely undiagnosed." It features their brand characters of two women hugging, looking content.

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November is Kranky Panky Awareness Month. 💚 

Between 6,000 and 12,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis every year. Because symptoms often overlap with other conditions, many more are likely living undiagnosed.  

Find out more at Guts UK’s Kranky Panky hub: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/kranky-panky/. 

Together, let’s get to grips with pancreatitis. 

#KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #GutsUK 

Because symptoms can overlap with other conditions, chronic pancreatitis is difficult to diagnose

Guts UK Kranky Panky social media graphic which reads "Because symptoms can overlap with other conditions, chronic pancreatitis is difficult to diagnose. Knowing the signs is the first step to getting answers." It features their brand characters of a doctor and a lady shaking hands.

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November is Kranky Panky Awareness Month. 💚 

Because symptoms can overlap with other conditions, chronic pancreatitis is difficult to diagnose, and knowing the signs is the first step to getting answers.  

What to look out for: 

  • Pain 
  • Nausea 
  • Vomiting 
  • Diarrhoea 
  • Weight loss 
  • Fatigue 

Find out more at Guts UK’s Kranky Panky hub: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/kranky-panky/. 

Together, let’s get to grips with pancreatitis. 

#KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #GutsUK 

It could be acute pancreatitis (symptoms)

Guts UK Kranky Panky social media graphic which features check boxes with symptoms next to them. They read "A sudden onset of belly pain, usually starting in the upper abdomen. Pain that can travel to the back. Feeling sick and being sick. A fever and high heart rate. It could be acute pancreatitis." It features their brand character of a lady in a bright green jumper with her brown hair in a ponytail, holding her tummy.

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November is Kranky Panky Awareness Month. 💚 

Do you know the signs of acute pancreatitis? 

Acute pancreatitis happens when digestive enzymes damage the pancreas, causing sudden and severe inflammation. Knowing the signs helps you take fast action.  

Read Guts UK’s accredited pancreatitis information to find out more: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/kranky-panky/ 

Together, let’s get to grips with pancreatitis. 

#KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #GutsUK 

It could be chronic pancreatitis (symptoms)

Guts UK Kranky Panky social media graphic which features check boxes with symptoms next to them. They read "Pain. Feeling sick. Being sick. Diarrhoea. Weight loss. Fatigue. It could be chronic pancreatitis." It features their brand character of a man with grey hair and a moustache, wearing a light blue jumper, navy trousers, and pink and purple striped socks, sat on the floor, resting his elbow on a toilet seat, over a toilet, looking pained.

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November is Kranky Panky Awareness Month. 💚 

Do you know the signs of chronic pancreatitis? 

Chronic pancreatitis is a long-standing inflammation that damages the pancreas. Knowing the signs can help you to spot when you might need medical help. 

Read Guts UK’s accredited pancreatitis information to find out more: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/kranky-panky/ 

Together, let’s get to grips with pancreatitis. 

#KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #GutsUK 

How can you help this Kranky Panky?

Guts UK Kranky Panky social media graphic which features check boxes with symptoms next to them. They read "Learn more: Download and share Guts UK's free resources. Join Guts UK on social media and champion the campaign. Support Guts UK's work at gutscharity.org.uk/donate." It features their some of their brand characters in a group, smiling at one another.

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November is Kranky Panky Awareness Month. 💚 

You can help to raise vital awareness for pancreatitis and help to support those impacted by the condition, alongside Guts UK. 

Visit Guts UK’s Kranky Panky hub to find out more: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/kranky-panky/ 

Together, let’s get to grips with pancreatitis. 

#KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #GutsUK 

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