This walk is our way of honoring the legacy and lasting impact Paula and Carol had on our lives and on everyone who knew and loved them. We walk to keep their memory alive, to continue a tradition that once brought our family together, and to support the search for better treatments and ultimately, a cure for pancreatic cancer.

PanCAN (the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network) is the leading organization dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer through groundbreaking research, patient support, and advocacy. PurpleStride brings together families, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones from across the country, all united by a shared mission to create hope and drive progress.

To make the biggest impact, our team has set a fundraising goal of $5,000 in honor of Paula and Carol. Donations of any size help fund critical research, expand patient resources, and ensure families facing pancreatic cancer receive the support they need. Every contribution is a meaningful step forward, and a powerful way to honor Paula and Carol’s memory.

If you’re able to and would like to join us, we would love to walk alongside you. And if walking isn’t possible, donations are so deeply appreciated and mean just as much to us and to this cause. 

Thank you for helping us honor Paula and Carol, for remembering the love and strength they brought to our family, and for standing with families affected by pancreatic cancer. We are endlessly grateful for your support, generosity, and kindness.

In Memory of,

Paula Klim (1949-2019)

Carol Carlson (1946-2023)