Team Monte is taking steps to end pancreatic cancer at PanCAN PurpleStride in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Our team is named in honor and memory of Monte Kuklenski, and we're walking in his home state. Some who support Team Monte have lost loved ones to pancreatic cancer. For us, the fight is personal. All who join the team or donate, regardless of their reasons, raise money to fund vital research to bring new treatment options to patients, provide free one-to-one support through PanCAN Patient Services, and more.

Here's where you come in. A gift of any size will help patients and families facing a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Just click on the Donate button above or below to help.

Want to participate in a more immediate way? Join Team Monte in Kansas City by clicking on Join This Team. Register for free. The site will guide you through the fundraising steps. I'll stay in touch with you about what to expect from the walk itself, nearby places to spend a night or two if you'd like, places to meet for good K.C. barbecue, etc. The walk is a fairly easy 5-K stroll through a beautiful park. There's an alternative, shorter course. And no one judges if you support Team Monte by cheering from the comfort of your own lawn chair at the finish line. The vibe is kind and positive and unifying. We can all use some of that, right?

Team Monte is grateful for your support, however you choose to give it.

Julie Bloodworth