My mom, Sandy, wasn't feeling well in July 2014. She had back pain but thought she pulled a muscle in yoga and had some digestive issues. My sister and I got to her house to discover she had lost a bit of weight and looked weak. A few minutes later we called an ambulance, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and passed away four days later.

My sister Megan, at the age of 39, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and passed away five weeks later. We are on the cusp of getting better testing for diagnosing pancreatic cancer and coming up with an effective vaccine.

Welcome to Our PanCAN PurpleStride Team Fundraising Page!

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!