About

When you Wage Hope at PurpleStride Northeastern PA 2021 Presented by Pizza by Pappas, the walk to end pancreatic cancer, you join a vibrant community of survivors, impacted families, loved ones, researchers and advocates committed to rewriting the future of this deadly disease. Your fundraising and participation directly funds efforts to help patients and families. Come out and stride with us!

Event Day Schedule

Spring 2021



  • The Opening Ceremonies highlight why it’s crucial to take action in this fight, from the words of a survivor or special guest.


Location Details


Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
3 West Olive Street
Scranton, PA
18508


Want to train on the route before the event? We will post the route map here as we get closer to the event.

There will be parking available at Scranton High School.

We love animals just as much as you do! However, due to safety and liability reasons, pets are unfortunately not allowed at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network events. Service animals are, of course, welcome.

Strollers and wheelchairs are absolutely welcome at PurpleStride!

Registration Information

  • Participant Types
  • Pre-Event
  • Event Day
  • Participant Type:   Survivor
  • Pre-Event:   FREE
  • Event Day:   FREE
  • Participant Type:   Participant
  • Pre-Event:   FREE
  • Event Day:   FREE
  • Participant Type:   Youth Participant
  • Pre-Event:   FREE
  • Event Day:   FREE
  • Participant Type:   Volunteer
  • Pre-Event:   FREE
  • Event Day:   FREE


A few things to keep in mind:
  • Youth registration is for children ages 3-12. Children ages 2 and younger are not required to register.


Register by the dates listed below in order to secure these benefits.


  • Registration will still be available at packet pick-up and on event day.


  • Your mailed registration form must be received by this date in order to be processed for the event.


  • Registration must be processed by this date in order to guarantee an event T-shirt.

Packet Pickup

Beat the lines on event day by picking up your T-shirt at packet pick-up. Registration prices increase on event day, so make sure to invite friends and family to register at this time if they haven’t already done so! We will post the packet pickup information once confirmed.

Event Contact Information

Still have questions or want to find out more? We’re here to help! Contact the appropriate individuals below.

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