"Hope" is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops—at all.
—Emily Dickinson

WE STRIDE FOR LYNN.

Lynn M Glancy, daughter of Shirley Kibbe and Raymond Downey, lover of birds, gardens, and her granddaughters, passed away on June 17, 2021, at the age of 68, after a painfully brief but fiercely fought battle against pancreatic cancer.

Born in 1953, in Stafford Springs, CT, Lynn grew up with her four brothers on South Road in Hampden, MA. A graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School, Lynn attended Framingham State University and graduated with a B.S. in Medical Technology—the first in her family to receive a college degree. She then worked at Worcester City Hospital and Fairlawn Hospital, and also earned a designation as a certified clinical pathologist.

In 1978, while in Worcester, MA, she met her husband of 40 years, Kevin P. Glancy and they married in 1980. Through the years together, they raised two children, Myles K. and Kerri L., and lived in Worcester, Savannah, GA, and Richmond, VA. She spent the last year of her life in Clover, SC, close to her granddaughters.

In honor of Lynn's legacy for the third year in a row, we're taking steps at the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer, PurpleStride, on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

The walk raises awareness and funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), which has been advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge and advocating for patients for decades. Through Lynn's battle, PanCAN provided invaluable resources and knowledge, and continues to provide care and hope for those amidst fights and support for their loved ones.

Over the past three years, our team Cancer AnniLYNNators has raised over $10,000 for PanCAN, which directly fuel their tireless efforts for the pancreatic cancer community. We are continuing our fundraising commitment this year, and hope you'll join us—either in person or via a contribution or both—as we walk for Lynn.

Lynn was an amazing mother, daughter, wife, and sister. Please help continue her meaningful legacy by contributing today.

And thank you endlessly for your support. xo