The Margate Marchers: Stepping Forward With Purpose

The Margate Marchers are proudly raising funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network as we participate in PurpleStride Delaware on Saturday, April 25th. Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with a five‑year survival rate of just 13%. Together, we’re committed to helping push that number to 20% by 2030—a goal that can only be reached through awareness, research, and community support.

Our team walks each year in loving memory of my mother, Lorraine Riley, and we have been participating in PurpleStride since 2013. Over the years, this disease has touched our team deeply, taking cherished family members and friends far too soon.

In Loving Memory

We walk for those we’ve lost, honoring their strength and keeping their memories alive:

• Lorraine Riley
  Diagnosed: November 1, 2012
  Passed: May 1, 2013

• John V. Gilfrich
  Diagnosed: November 1, 2014
  Passed: April 11, 2015

• Lex Parsons
  Diagnosed: January 5, 2025
  Passed: March 1, 2025

• Vince Gentiletti
  Diagnosed: May 14, 2025
  Passed: November 10, 2025

In Celebration

We also walk with hope—hope inspired by those who continue to fight and survive:

• Peg Levin
  Survivor

Pancreatic cancer is devastating, and its impact on our team has been profound. But together, we can make a difference. Every step we take and every dollar we raise brings us closer to earlier detection, better treatments, and more survivors.

Join Us or Support Our Mission

Whether you walk beside us or support us from afar, your contribution matters.

• To join our team, click the “Join This Team” button.

• To donate, click the “Donate” button. You can support a specific team member or make a general team donation.

Thank you for helping us honor those we’ve lost, celebrate those who survive, and fight for a future with better outcomes for everyone facing pancreatic cancer.