I was 21 at the time when my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic  . I had no idea what was in store for her, me, or my family.  Pancreatic cancer is a horrific disease, it’s aggressive, painful, and fast. Often by the time it’s detected it’s already quite advanced, and prognosis is poor. 

 My mother passed away August 26, 2005, six months after her diagnosis. It was a very hard path for me moving on in life without her. I chose to stay in this field  to learn more about pancreatic cancer, and now I have the opportunity to work alongside interventional GI doctors. 

Ive been involved with Pancan since 2008. Even made it to Washington DC to speak with congress. This organization has been family. I’ve met so many people along to way! I will never stop fighting 

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!