Event Details
We can’t wait to see you at PanCAN PurpleStride Northeastern PA on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
PanCAN PurpleStride is almost here and we’re making this year our biggest yet. We’re bringing together pancreatic cancer survivors, families, caregivers, researchers and supporters in your community for a memorable day, and we want you there! Take a walk around the event village before our opening ceremony – write on the tribute wall, take pictures with your team in the photo area, and even grab a snack. Then, be inspired during the opening ceremony before you set off to take steps to end pancreatic cancer.
Join us at the ultimate event to end pancreatic cancer. Your participation and fundraising make all the difference.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 30, 2022
- Event Village Opens: 8:00 a.m.
- Opening Ceremony: 9:00 a.m.
- Walk Begins: 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION DETAILS
Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
Love Rd and Olive St
Scranton, PA 18508
Directions
Find directions to the venue here.
Route Map
Want to get familiar with the route before the event? Check out the route here. All routes will be family‑friendly and will have options for those who wish to take a shorter, lighter stroll.
Parking
Free participant parking is available in the Scranton HS Parking Lot.
Pets
We love animals just as much as you do! However, due to safety and liability reasons, pets are not allowed at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network events. Service animals are welcome.
Strollers and Wheelchairs
Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome at PurpleStride!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Register for free today and kickstart your fundraising! Raise or make a personal donation of $50 or more to get a PurpleStride T-shirt. Raise $1,000 or more to become a Grand Club member and get an exclusive gift.
- Participant Types
- Registration Fee
- Participant Type: Participant
- Registration Fee: FREE
- Participant Type: Survivor
- Registration Fee: FREE
- Participant Type: Volunteer
- Registration Fee: FREE
T-SHIRTS
Everyone who registered and raised or made a personal donation of $50 or more by April 10 will receive a PanCAN PurpleStride T-shirt! Those who raised $50 by April 10 can pick up their T-shirts on Friday, April 29 at Lackawanna River Heritage Trail from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. or on Saturday, April 30 at the T‑shirt Tent in the event village.
All pancreatic cancer survivors who register for PurpleStride are eligible to receive a special survivor T-shirt and no fundraising minimum is required.
Questions? Contact Melissa Schreiber at mschreiber@pancan.org
SPECIAL GUEST
Carmella Mataloni
Carmella Mataloni was born and raised in Dunmore in Lackawanna County. Carmella grew up watching WNEP and started her career there in 2015. Carmella is excited to begin working in a new role this year as the anchor of the 4 p.m. newscast, alongside Jon Meyer. Carmella also does a report at night for our evening newscasts.
Cancer runs in Carmella’s family. Both her paternal grandfather and uncle battled pancreatic cancer in the early 90's. Her uncle lost his battle first and her grandfather a few years after that. Carmella’s paternal grandmother and aunt also both lost their lives to ovarian cancer.
Knowing her family history, Carmella thinks that this is a great opportunity to not only educate herself but others who might be in a similar situation, and is excited about being the emcee for this year’s PurpleStride Northeastern PA 2022.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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CONTACT US
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STAY CONNECTED
We’re excited to have you join our national PanCAN PurpleStride movement by participating in your local community! From all of us in the Northeastern PA Affiliate and at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, we THANK YOU for making PurpleStride a special one.
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