PurpleStride Raleigh-Durham 2021
PurpleStride walks are among the largest sources of funding for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. When you Wage Hope at PurpleStride, you join a vibrant community of survivors, impacted families, loved ones, researchers and advocates committed to rewriting the future of this deadly disease. Learn more.
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PurpleStride is one of the largest sources of funding for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Through fundraisers across the country we are able to make strides to advance research, continue to serve more and more patients, and be the leading provider of pancreatic cancer services and information in the world. Learn more.
Scientific Research
We push research forward through our nationally acclaimed grants program and clinical initiatives.
Patient Services
We connect patients with the latest treatment options and provide in-depth disease information.
Government Advocacy
We advocate for legislative support from Congress to increase federal research funding.
Community Engagement
We lead and activate communities across the globe for our cause.
It was by pure chance that I went to the emergency room one day in May. Who knew what I thought was “gas pain” would change my life forever.
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In 1989, Todd Horne lost his mother to the disease. Then in 2015, Todd was diagnosed with stage II pancreatic cancer.
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We stride because it's what "Papa Z" would have done. Creating Team Papa Z has been one of the best decisions I've ever made.
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PurpleStride is back and better than ever! This year, our event will take place on Saturday, 04/17/2021, and will take participants on a lovely route at North Carolina State University - Centennial Campus.
Register now and join us for a day filled with hope and inspiration to raise funds, awareness and support for pancreatic cancer!
Register here.
We stride to make sure that other people have a chance, because a five year survival rate of 9 percent is unacceptable and because it's what "Papa Z" would have done.
Allison Zalesny, PurpleStride Fundraiser
PurpleStride is one of the largest sources of funding for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Through fundraisers across the country we are able to make strides to advance research, continue to serve more and more patients, and be the leading provider of pancreatic cancer services and information in the world. Learn more.
Scientific Research
We push research forward through our nationally acclaimed grants program and clinical initiatives.
Patient Services
We connect patients with the latest treatment options and provide in-depth disease information.
Government Advocacy
We advocate for legislative support from Congress to increase federal research funding.
Community Engagement
We lead and activate communities across the globe for our cause.
Serving as PurpleStride Team Captain of the Yes We Xan team has been a way for me to harness my energy to help my beloved son, Xan, fight pancreatic cancer.
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There's a number of other terms I could use to describe myself and our pancreatic cancer journey. But these are primary, and this is the reason I'm sharing my story. Our story.
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Like many others, my involvement with PanCAN began with the loss of a loved one. My brother, Jim, just three days after his 60th birthday and only 27 days after his diagnosis, passed away from pancreatic cancer.
Learn MoreIn a world filled with many differences, an event like PurpleStride breaks down the differences and creates a strong bond for a cause.
Nick Pifani, survivor and PurpleStride Team Captain
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