Welcome to Our PanCAN PurpleStride Team Fundraising Page!

The Concorde Career College-Aurora chapter of the Student American Dental Hygiene Association is coming together to honor the life of our classmate's father, who passed away May 2024.​

We’re taking steps at the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer, PanCAN PurpleStride, on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Family, friends, colleagues, etc. are all invited to donate and/or join us on the walk! 

About Dr. John Ahern:

Dr. John Ahern resided in Parker, CO for over 30 years with his family. He was a devoted husband to his wife Jan for 34 years, and an amazing father of eight children (two of them by marriage). John was the ultimate family man, he authentically lived his God-given vocation of a husband and father everyday. He enjoyed all things family, especially when all 13 were gathered around the table, squished into one pew, or cheering each other on at sporting events. He adored his devoted and faithful wife, Jan. In his own words to his oldest granddaughter, he proudly said, "Mimi [Jan] is my favorite person, next to Jesus."

Dr. Ahern was also an accomplished dentist, who served his patients alongside an esteemed and deeply valued team, with great skill and even greater compassion. Together, he and Jan managed RidgeGate Dental in Parker, CO for over 30 years, fostering a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

In February of 2023, John was diagnosed with stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. He always had radical hope for a miracle cure. With this Christ-centered attitude, John endured a fourteen month battle that included eighteen rounds of chemotherapy, three months of a clinical trial, and three more rounds of chemo. His cancer journey eventually led to a radical acceptance of God's will: God brought many back to Himself through John's suffering and death. Mission complete. On May 8, 2024, at 6:15pm at the age of 58, John James Ahern, Jr. said his final goodbyes to his loving family and community. 

Dr. Ahern’s legacy is remembered for his generosity, compassion, and commitment to spreading love and joy in his community.