Most know that this cause is very personal to me. In March 2022 I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

From March 2nd to July 18th, 2022, I underwent several surgeries, numerous tests, chemotherapy and the BIG surgery.... The Whipple. By the grace of God, I am cancer free and I'm a survivor. 

This was such a difficult time. Difficult watching my family have to go through all this with me. It was so hard. It was difficult enough walking through it as the patient, but even more heartbreaking to watch my children, my husband, my grandchildren, my parents, my siblings deal with it also.

4 months prior to my diagnosis, my wonderful boss Dr. Pack, lost his battle with the same disease. He also lost both of his parents to the this horrible disease. 

So, for all who are just getting the diagnosis, for those who lost the battle to it and for those who survived it.... let's do this together. Let's raise money to help fight Pancreatic Cancer. 

Welcome to Our PanCAN PurpleStride Team Fundraising Page!

Our team wants to make the biggest impact on the lives of pancreatic cancer patients – and we need you to do it!

We’re taking steps at the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer, PanCAN PurpleStride, on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

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! 

We’ve set an ambitious fundraising goal – because the more money we raise, the bigger impact we make – and would be profoundly grateful for your donation. A gift of any size will help patients and families facing a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.  

Want to help in a bigger way? We’d love for you to join our team! Just click the Register button at the top of this page to get started. Register for free, raise $50 and you’ll receive an official PanCAN PurpleStride 2024 T-shirt!

Let’s show everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer that we’re fighting for them – thank you for your support!