Sara McLaren

Sara McLaren

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It's time for PurpleStride 2026!

This is my tenth year participating in PurpleStride.  I got involved for the first time in 2017, a year after losing my mom to pancreatic cancer.  At the time, the five-year survival rate was a mere 6%.  We're still waiting for this year's numbers, but as of last year, that figure has more than doubled, to 13%.  There's still a long way to go, but I'm amazed at the progress that has been made, thanks in large part to PanCAN -- and your support -- in such a short time.

Since that first PurpleStride, I have also lost a dear family friend to this disease.  I have also known someone who was diagnosed, treated, and is now a five-year survivor -- hopefully, there will be many more stories like hers in the future.

Your support will help PanCAN continue their work, so that hopefully there will be many more success stories in the years ahead.  Many of you have been so generous over the years. I am incredibly grateful for your support in years past, and if you choose to contribute this year.


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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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