In December 2023, our dear friend Yen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Yen and her beautiful family have handled this turn of events with grace, strength, positivity and most importantly, their faith. Yen is truly the bravest and most beautiful person we know - she is giving this diagnosis her BEST fight each and ever day!

In honor of Yen and those who like her are currently fighting a similar diagnosis, as well as survivors and those we lost due to pancreatic cancer, we are participating in the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer, PanCAN Purple Stride, on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Parsippany, NJ. There will be nearly 60 events across the country on this day to help put an end to this cancer!

We want to make the biggest impact on the lives of pancreatic cancer patients and would love for you to join us!

It's an uplifting day that brings together current patients, survivors, caregivers, families, friends, researchers, healthcare professionals and more to raise money and awareness for pancreatic cancer.

This cause is deeply important to us. Our fundraising helps pancreatic cancer patients get free, personalized support, invest in groundbreaking research and early detection initiatives, and so much more.​

Here's where you come in! We'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 us by registering for PurpleStride and walk with us! Register for free, raise $50 and you'll receive an official PanCAN PurpleStride 2024 T-shirt!

Joining our team is easy. 

1) Go to: https://secure.pancan.org/site/TR/PurpleStride/PurpleStride?fr_id=2811&pg=entry

2) Select Join a Team

3) Enter Team Name: Yen's Walking Warriors

4) Join our team and walk with us. If you have any questions, please let Maria know (mbaptisthorton@gmail.com or 917-207-1537). We'll be with you every step of the way, from reaching our fundraising goal to having a blast on event day and celebrating our amazing friend Yen!

If you can't join our team, we'd still really appreciate a donation toward our personal fundraising goal.

Thank you for helping to support pancreatic cancer patients and their families! Let's show everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer that we're fighting for them!

We are grateful for your support!

With gratitude,

Yen's Walking Warriors