Gregory Lese

Gregory Lese

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Welcome to my PanCAN PurpleStride Personal Fundraising Page!

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I’m taking steps to end pancreatic cancer at PanCAN PurpleStride on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Melissa lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on August 28, 2022.  Losing Melissa has been devasting to our family and her friends as she was an incredible person who brought happiness to so many.  Melissa was only 49 when diagnosed, mother of 3 incredible daughters, and a loving/caring wife.  Melissa unfortunately had an aggressive type of cancer (squamous carcinoma) that took her life only 10 months after diagnosis.  Melissa was a fighter.  She endured a 7-hour surgery to remove the tumor to only find out two months later the cancer had spread.  Melissa had months of chemotherapy but unfortunately this deadly disease could not be stopped. 

While Melissa was going through chemotherapy, she was determined to beat cancer.  She used to say that when she was better, she wanted to work to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer in hopes of improving processes for early detection and for better treatments allowing positive outcomes for the unfortunate people who are inflicted with this terrible cancer.

In honor of Melissa, please join us either by donating or joining the team to fundraise and help fight against pancreatic cancer.    

Thank you for your support!

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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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