My team and I are taking steps to end pancreatic cancer at PanCAN PurpleStride on Saturday, April 26, 2025...one day before what would have been John's 59th Birthday.

We are walking to honor the memory of my brother, John. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on May 4, 2020. John fought long and hard against this horrible disease. He endured chemo, treatments, transfusions, endless appointments and testing...all with great determination and a will to fight and survive. John survived 33 months, longer than many.  

John's faith carried him through the difficult journey.  John took extra care of our family, making sure we would all be "okay" if he was not around. Typical of him. He took the year of 2022 to travel, see family and truly enjoy life. It was a great blessing to see in the midst of his struggle.  He made sure that anyone he encountered was asked about their relationship with Jesus Christ and he pointed them to Him. John knew this was of eternal value.  It's hard to explain the loss of no longer having John in my life....there is a huge void. But I know I will see him again one day. I believe he would be excited to know our family & friends are honoring him in walking for a third year in PurpleStride. 

We want to make the biggest impact on the lives of pancreatic cancer patients – and we need your help to do that!

PanCAN PurpleStride is the number one way PanCAN raises money to fund vital research that can bring new treatment options to patients, and gives them free, personalized one-to-one support through PanCAN Patient Services.

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 appreciate a gift of any size to help us get there.  

PanCAN PurpleStride is for everyone, and we’d love for you to join our team! Just click the Register button at the top of this page and follow a few easy steps to get set up. And anyone who registers and raises $50 will receive an official PanCAN PurpleStride 2024 T-shirt!

Can we count on you to get us one step closer to the day where pancreatic cancer patients don’t just survive but thrive?

Patients and families need us now more than ever.

Thank you for your support!