Welcome to Our PanCAN PurpleStride Team Fundraising Page!

Gigi’s Story

Rose, affectionately known as Pidge—Mom, Mommy Dearest and most lovingly as GiGi—was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in March 2024. This diagnosis was a heavy blow for all who know and love her.

If you know Pidge, you know she’s one of the strongest women you’ll ever meet. She has already faced and beaten breast cancer and endured the heartbreaking loss of her son after his courageous battle with melanoma. Through both of these immense challenges, Pidge remained a pillar of strength, resilience, and grace.

Now, as she faces this new battle, her unwavering spirit continues to inspire us all.

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 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 T-shirt!

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