Welcome to LAKAY-OHS PanCAN PurpleStride Team Fundraising Page!
Did you know that about 66,440 people in the US will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2024 (a 6,000 increase) and 51,750 will die of pancreatic cancer! Pancreatic Cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers!
The 5-year survival rate for pancreatic Cancer is 13% ( 1% increase from 2023)
The past 3 years, my family has been part of the statistic. I have lost 4 family members to pancreatic cancer. The latest one, my aunt Jeanine Monpremier, on May 1st, 2024.
Once again this year, Lakay-OHS 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 26, 2025.
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 2025 Tshirt!
Let’s show everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer that we’re fighting for them – t
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
Merline Monpremier
Lakay Club Sponsor- Team Captain