Hello and thank you for visiting the PanCAN PurpleStride Team Fundraising Page in honor of Deanne Smith!

My name is Emily Redmond, and I am fighting for my Nana, Deanne Smith who died in 2010 of pancreatic cancer. Even at such a young age, I was able to see what a light she was in this world, and I strive to carry that on forever. Join me in finding light at the end of this tunnel, and together we can help find the cure to pancreatic cancer.

Please donate and/or join me for the PanCAN PurpleStride walk at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

PurpleStride participants, like you and I, raise money to fund vital research that can bring new treatment options to patients. PanCAN funds research, offers free testing and personalized support, and more!

I’d love for you to join our team! Just click the Register button at the top of this page to get started. Register and raise a minimum of $50 to receive an official PanCAN PurpleStride 2025 T-shirt! Any donation amount is appreciated, and I thank you in advance for helping me put this terrible disease to rest.

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