Leon Schneider

Leon Schneider

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Raised: $2,031

Goal: $4,000

Welcome to my PanCAN PurpleStride Personal Fundraising Page!

My name is Leon Schneider from Owasso, OK. On July 29, I will become a 21 year survivor of Pancreatic Cancer.

On July 29, 2004, I was told that I had Pancreatic Cancer. At that time, only 6% of all Pancreatic Cancer patients survived more than 5 years. On August 9, I underwent the Whipple procedure in a Tulsa Hospital. I was in the hospital 23 days. In October I began chemo with radiation for 7 weeks; then, after 3 weeks of rest, I underwent another 6 weeks of chemo. These last 20 years have been some of the best years of my life. Having gone through this, it has changed me and given me a strong desire to help others. By increasing the survival rate, I am giving others a better chance to have this extended life that I have been able to enjoy. Today the survival rate has increased to 13%.

I'm raising money in support of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network by participating in Purple Stride Nebraska. I had Pancreatic Cancer in 2004 and am one of the blessed survivors of the disease that claims 87% within the first 5 years.

Since Purple Stride Oklahoma was discontinued, I participated in Purple Stride Arkansas last year, and am moving to Purple Stride Nebraska this year.

By making a donation to me, you are supporting efforts to double the survival rate by 2030. Please support me and PANCAN by making a donation today.


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About PanCAN PurpleStride

Local action. Nationwide impact. This is PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer.

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, at nearly 60 events across the country, pancreatic cancer survivors, families, caregivers, researchers and supporters will join together and walk to honor everyone affected by the disease.

PurpleStride is PanCAN’s biggest community event of the year, raising money to fight pancreatic cancer on all fronts — through research, clinical initiatives, patient services, advocacy and nationwide volunteer support. Learn more.

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