To know Cheryl was to love her. On December 2, 2022, our beloved sister, mom, wife, daughter, and friend ended her courageous nine-month battle with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. Through every challenge, Cheryl held onto hope—hope for better outcomes, hope for a breakthrough, and hope that her story would help others. During this journey, the PanCAN community supported Cheryl and our family with resources, guidance, compassion, and connection when we needed it most.

We walk—and continue to walk—because Cheryl believed in a future where pancreatic cancer is detected earlier, treated more effectively, and survived more often.

Our mission continues.

Cheryl's Hope is committed to raising awareness, driving change, and fueling progress for everyone affected by this devastating disease. Every step we take honors Cheryl’s strength, love, and unwavering positivity.

How You Can Help

Over the coming months, we’ll be rallying support and raising funds for PurpleStride 2026, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer. We’d be honored to have you by our side—whether you walk with us, donate, or help spread the word.

• Every dollar matters. Your support directly fuels PanCAN’s free, personalized resources for patients and families while advancing research to improve survival and outcomes.




• Walk with us. Fight with us. Hope with us.

Special Ways to Participate

• Skating Fundraiser – February 1, 2026
  Join us for a fun-filled skate for a cause, open to everyone! Lace up your skates and help raise awareness while celebrating Cheryl’s memory.
  https://fb.me/23fisOnHpQzGajl




• Limited-Edition T-Shirts
  Pre-order your exclusive t-shirt designed by Cheryl and Mel’s cousin & Chicago-based Filipino-American designer, Brian Nevado (@MrBeasy). All proceeds benefit Team Cheryl’s Hope and support pancreatic cancer research and awareness.
  https://forms.gle/iz82VJTAD7kmxBfG9

Join Cheryl's Hope

Help us create the future Cheryl dreamed of—a world where no one has to lose the one they love to pancreatic cancer. Every step, every donation, every share brings us closer to that goal.