Nadine Porter

  • Merle's Purple Pearls

    Merle's Purple Pearls

Nadine Porter

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Welcome to my PanCAN PurpleStride Personal Fundraising Page!

Thank you for supporting my PanCAN PurpleStride fundraiser - Merle’s Purple Pearls!

In honor of my beloved mother, Merle J. Porter, I want to make the biggest impact on the lives of pancreatic cancer patients – and I need you to do it!

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


Make a difference today!

Every donation counts in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

Remember the legacy of those we've lost.

Let's unite against this disease.

Empower researchers to find a cure.

Join the journey to a cancer-free future.

Participate in the PanCan 2025 Walk.

Offer your support and make a difference.

Raise awareness for this critical cause.

Together, we can overcome pancreatic cancer.

Every dollar matters.

Remember to donate today.


PurpleStride participants raise money to fund vital research that can bring new treatment options to patients; free, personalized, one-to-one support through PanCAN Patient Services; and more.

Here’s where you come in! I’ve set an ambitious fundraising goal and need your donations! A gift of any size will help patients and families facing a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Want to help in a bigger way? Join me by registering for PurpleStride! Register for free, raise $50 and you’ll receive an official PanCAN PurpleStride 2025 T-shirt!

Let’s show everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer that we’re fighting for them.

I’m grateful for your support!


Merle's Purple Pearls

A girl, a heart, a world of pain,
A mother lost, a mournful strain.
A pearl of love, a precious sight,
Extinguished far too soon from night.

A legacy of care, a gentle touch,
A spirit bright, a hopeful clutch.
A life well-lived, a love so deep,
A memory cherished, a soul to keep.

Now, fueled by loss, a purpose burns,
A quest for hope, a lesson learned.
To honor her, to ease the strife,
To lend a hand, to save a life.

With every step, a tribute paid,
A purple stride, a hope conveyed.
So join me now, let's walk as one,
Beneath the banner, ‘til the fight is won.

Let’s paint the world with purple hue,
A symbol of hope, forever new.
For Merle, for all, let's raise our voice,
And choose to live, and make a choice.

With Gratitude,
Nadine M. Porter


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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 26, 2025, 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 signature community celebration, 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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