Event Details
We can’t wait to see you at PanCAN PurpleStride Connecticut, on Saturday, April 27, 2024!
We’re bringing together pancreatic cancer survivors, families, caregivers, researchers and supporters in your community for a memorable day, and we want you there. Walk around the event village, grab a snack, write on the tribute wall, take pictures with your family and friends in the photo area, and be inspired during the opening ceremony before you set off on the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 27, 2024
- Event Village Opens: 8:30 AM
- Opening Ceremony: 9:30 AM
- Walk Begins: 10:00 AM
- Event Concludes: 12:00 PM
LOCATION DETAILS
Bushnell Park
99 Trinity Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Directions
Find directions to the venue here.
Parking & Public Transit
Survivors/VIP - Limited metered spots along Jewell St., as well as at LAZ parking lot on Pearl St. (10 Ford St, Hartford, CT 06103).
General Parking - Free street parking on weekends in area surrounding the event site. Additional general parking at:
- MAT Garage (55 Chapel St. S): $5 weekend parking
- LAZ Lots/Garages: $11 daily parking. https://www.lazparking.com/local/hartford-ct
- Metropolitan Garage (266 Pearl St.)
- Capitol Lot (10 Ford St.)
- Pearl St. Lot (185/201 Pearl St.)
- City Place Garage (185 Asylum St.)
- Trumbull on the Park (100 Trumbull St.)
If the Legislature is in session at the Capitol on the day of the event, there is NO parking allowed on Capitol grounds or in the Legislative parking garages.
Trinity St. is closed to all motor vehicles.
For information on public transit, visit: https://www.cttransit.com/
Route Map
Want to get familiar with the route before the event? Check out the route map here. All routes will be family-friendly and will have options for those who wish to take a shorter, lighter stroll.
Pets
We love our pets 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 PanCAN PurpleStride!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Register for free and access your PanCAN PurpleStride Dashboard today! Your Dashboard is your one-stop-shop for all your PurpleStride fundraising needs. From creating your personal fundraising page, to connecting to Facebook Fundraiser, to pre-written messages you can send your family and friends, your PurpleStride Dashboard has you covered. Register for free today and kickstart your fundraising!
Everyone who registers and raises (or makes a self–donation of):
- $50 or more will receive the official PanCAN PurpleStride 2024 T-shirt
- $1,000 or more will become a member of our PanCAN PurpleStride Grand Club and receive exclusive Grand Club gear!
Can't make it to your local PanCAN PurpleStride? Register for PurpleStride USA and participate from wherever you are, and in any way you like!
T-SHIRTS
Everyone who registers and raises or self-donates $50 or more by event day will receive the official PanCAN PurpleStride 2024 T-shirt, available for pick up at your event. We’ll do our best to ensure supply and preferred sizes, but T-shirts are subject to availability. We are unable to ship T-shirts after the event.
All pancreatic cancer survivors who register for PurpleStride are eligible to receive a special survivor T-shirt with no fundraising minimum required.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have questions? We have answers! Check out our FAQs page.
CONTACT US
Need assistance? We’re here to help! Contact us.
STAY CONNECTED
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