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“I stride for my kids because they are at increased odds for pancreatic cancer based on our family history. My goal is to raise funds through PurpleStride so we can boost the amount of research to help the next generation.”
— Colleen Beeler, Strider, Volunteer & Caregiver

With PurpleStride Your Way, you can get creative and participate in any way you’d like. Past participants have invited family and friends to walk around a neighborhood park, organized trivia nights, hosted bake sales, and planned other community fundraising events. The only limitation is your imagination — get out there and make it meaningful!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Register for free and access your PurpleStride Dashboard today! Your Dashboard is your one-stop shop for all your PurpleStride fundraising needs. From creating your Personal Fundraising Page and connecting to Facebook Fundraiser, to pre-written messages you can send your family and friends, your Dashboard has you covered. Register for free today and kickstart your fundraising!

Everyone who registers and raises (or makes a personal donation of):

$100 or more by April 5, 2026, will be sent the official PanCAN PurpleStride 2026 T-shirt.
$1,000 or more by June 30, 2026 will become a member of our PanCAN PurpleStride Grand Club and earn exclusive gear!

T-SHIRT INFORMATION

We’re excited to offer exclusive T-shirts for our incredible community of participants and survivors! Here’s how to make sure you get yours:

Participants

Everyone who registers and raises or self-donates $100+ as reflected on your Personal Fundraising Page by Sunday, April 5, 2026, will earn an official PanCAN PurpleStride 2026 T-shirt that will be mailed to you in April for receipt by April 25. Don’t miss out raise — $100+ early to rock your T-shirt on event day! Didn’t make the April 5 deadline? You can still earn your T-shirt until May 31 and have it shipped post-event!

Raise $100+ by April 5 to receive your T-shirt by event day.
Raise $100+ April 6 – 26 to have your T-shirt shipped in May.
Raise $100+ April 27 to May 31 to have your T-shirt shipped in June.

We cannot guarantee USPS delivery dates and are not responsible for any shipping delays.

Survivors

Everyone who registers as a survivor by Sunday, April 5, 2026, will be mailed an official PanCAN PurpleStride 2026 Survivor T-shirt in April for receipt by April 25, with no fundraising minimum required. Didn’t make the April 5 deadline? You have until event day to register for PurpleStride Your Way as a Survivor and have your T-shirt shipped post-event. This is in addition to the official 2026 T-shirt you receive for raising $100+.

We cannot guarantee USPS delivery dates and are not responsible for any shipping delays.

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES

PanCAN PurpleStride would not make the impact it does for those affected by pancreatic cancer without our top fundraisers and teams. To show our appreciation for your dedication, we recognize the Top 10 national teams and Top 10 PurpleStride Your Way teams, with the Top 3 PurpleStride Your Way teams and Top 3 PurpleStride Your Way fundraisers receiving special recognition!

In addition, the Champion Circle program recognizes PurpleStride teams that hit certain fundraising levels for their events ranging from customized team signs to giveaways mailed to your Team Captain.

For more information, check out our Fundraising Deadlines and Incentives page.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have questions? We have answers! Check out our complete list of FAQs.

CONTACT US

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STAY CONNECTED

From all of us at PanCAN: we appreciate your support!

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, PanCAN, PurpleStride and Wage Hope are the trademarks of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s tax identification number is #33-0841281.