“Why should you care about Pancreatic Cancer if you don’t know anybody who has it”? 

“Because at one point, neither did we.” 

For the third year, Team “Love, Lindsay” will be fundraising, walking and bringing awareness to Pancreatic Cancer on April 26th, 2025 in honor of our family member and friend, Lindsay Gavin. Lindsay was a beautiful wife, incredible mother to two little girls, devoted daughter, loving sister, obsessed aunt, pediatric nurse, and to so many, the best friend. In 2023, Lindsay courageously battled Pancreatic Cancer, all while smiling, laughing and being spicy along the way. During her battle, we walked together as Team "Working on a Cure”, raising an incredible $39,956.81 for those fighting Pancreatic cancer at Purple Stride 2023. Lindsay was a part of the day, toting a purple tutu and PanCan Queen hat, alongside her husband, daughters and 70 family and friends. We laughed, we cried, we walked, we danced, and we loved on Lindsay. Unfortunately, only 4 months later we were all gathered together again, when the selfish disease took her from us after a quick and courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer at the age of 41. 

Last year, we raised another $37,401.59 for pancreatic cancer, totaling $77,358.40 in two years. This year our goal is to get to $100,000 total raised in Lindsay’s name and continue showing the physical reminder to her girls of how many people loved their Mom. If you knew Lindsay, you know she cared deeply for others and was incredibly generous in every way possible. Team “Love, Lindsay” continues to support those with Pancreatic Cancer- just as Lindsay would have done for any of those she loved.

While we sorely wish Lindsay could join us again for PanCan Purple Stride 2025, there is no doubt we will again feel her presence. This is our time to continue Lindsay’s legacy, and to pay it forward in her honor. As difficult as it is to continue without her, it is so important to continue supporting PanCan for everyone else who has also been or will be blindsided by this disease. Unfortunately, pancreatic cancer is very aggressive and survival rates are low (13% for 5-year survival), This is a statistic that must change, and can only change with increased awareness, donations, and funding through organizations like PanCan. PanCan’s vision is creating a world where all pancreatic cancer patients can/will thrive. Supporting Pancan helps to advance scientific research, patient services, clinical trials, advocate for patients, early detection and sharing the latest knowledge. Whether you join us to walk in her honor, or donate $1 or $1,000, you will be impacting those fighting this selfish disease and Team “Love, Lindsay” can’t thank you enough...

“Words cannot express the gratitude that Brian, the girls and myself have for each and every one of you, Michigan and Chicago! I’m so lucky to be surrounded by so many wonderful, generous, loving people! THANK YOU all from the bottom of my heart for loving us and supporting us and for being OUR TRIBE, we love you all! #FuckCancer”

Love, Lindsay- April, 2023