If you knew my dad, you knew he was the best- hilarious and equally brilliant. He had this way of making everyone feel like they mattered, and I was lucky enough to be his daughter. Five years ago, I lost him to pancreatic cancer, and it still doesn’t feel real. I miss him every single day.

Losing him changed me in ways I’m still figuring out, but one thing I do know—I want to do something that matters in his name.

That’s why I’m walking in PanCAN PurpleStride on April 26, 2025—to fight for families affected by pancreatic cancer, for better treatments for patients, and for a future where people get more time with the ones they love.

How You Can Help:

Donate—Every dollar makes a difference, and I’d be so grateful for any support.
Join My Team—Sign up for free, raise $50, and come walk with me. You even get a PurpleStride T-shirt (and let’s be real, who doesn’t love a free T-shirt?).

If you’ve ever lost someone you love, you know how much it sucks. I want to turn that feeling into motivation to make a change. Every step I take in this walk is for my dad, and if you can support in any way, it would mean the world to me.

Thank you, truly. 

- Maddie