News and Stories About PurpleStride

Ross was only 11 when his mom died. 14 years later he’s volunteering in her memory.

Survivor knows registering for PurpleStride 2022 early means changing patients’ lives.

PanCAN PurpleStride is back, in person, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Register today.

Jenna Trigilio raised over $1,000 for PanCAN using social media, creative thinking.

Celebrating Parents’ Day: Two sisters honor their mom, a six-year survivor.

Dan Fogelman’s mom was larger than life. Her death led him to PanCAN.

Krystal never lost anyone to pancreatic cancer – she volunteers at PanCAN anyway.

For Dan LaMagna, volunteering with PanCAN is fulfilling in more ways than one.

Carlos Ayala has been committed to PanCAN’s Broward-Palm Beach community since 2012.

Team Trek Against Pancreatic Cancer includes three actors – one a 17-year survivor.

UAB Medicine has been a proud sponsor of PanCAN’s PurpleStride for nine years.

PanCAN’s a big fan of OptumCare Cancer Care in Las Vegas and the feeling seems mutual. OptumCare has been supporting […]
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AdventHealth believes that health should be measured in terms of the whole person – body, mind and spirit. And what’s […]
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Carol Kulok never had the chance to meet Sheehan AlRabie, but if she had, she would have been one of […]
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Tech Data’s business may be all about “connecting the world through the power of technology,” but we couldn’t deliver on […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, PanCAN is celebrating the contributions of our community’s Black supporters and the […]
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We sat down with PanCAN donor and volunteer Brian Brandt to talk about how much it means to him to […]
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You may still be writing 2020 on your checks, but make sure to mark your calendars for a special 2021 […]
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“Your mother has pancreatic cancer.” When the doctor said those words to him and his mom Joanne, Kyle McMahon cried, […]
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Editor’s note: We’re wrapping up 2020 by highlighting key things that have happened in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) […]
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Nothing stops the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) community from taking action against pancreatic cancer. And in 2020, we saw […]
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PanCAN Supporters Made Fall PurpleStride Events a Success Through Their Creativity Between September and November thousands of you attended 26 […]
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Editor’s note: Mark Gardner and Sharaye Samuels are featured on the cover of our 2020 Impact Report. We’re grateful for […]
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Robert Duran was told he had pancreatic cancer – not just once, or twice. Three times. PanCAN’s Patient Services has supported him every step of the way […]

To celebrate his 20 years of survival in 2020, Mike Fitzpatrick is going big on World Pancreatic Cancer Day (WPCD). […]
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Editor’s note: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System, has been a PanCAN PurpleStride sponsor […]
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A law firm with a heart. To some who love a good lawyer joke, this may seem like an oxymoron. […]
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For Memorial Cancer Institute, it started with a patient’s son. Memorial Cancer Institute first sponsored the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s […]
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“Pops.” That’s what she called him. Donna Glick of Palm Beach, Fla., lost her dad to pancreatic cancer 14 years […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of Physician Assistant’s Week (Oct. 6-12), we bring you the story of Brittany Holloway. She’s a […]
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Sunday, Sept. 27 saw the return of Hexion as presenting sponsor for PurpleStride Columbus. Ohio-based Hexion has felt the impact […]
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Editor’s Note: Last week, we introduced you to Harriet and Gerry Berner. They decided to join forces with their cousins […]
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A Special Note to You on World Gratitude Day We are grateful for the difference you make every day – […]
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“Just a bunch of Iowa-nice folks who don’t know when to stop being nice.” That’s how Strategic America, an integrated […]
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Editor’s note: It’s Grandparents Day! Read on for the story of how two sisters honor their late grandfather. No matter […]
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Editor’s note: Sadly, Frank Land passed away in November 2020. We hope his story will continue to provide hope and […]
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Kim Hagar and husband David had just purchased a camper and were making plans to retire. A pancreatic cancer diagnosis […]
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Editor’s note: In honor of International Youth Day, we pay tribute to all the young people who are passionate about […]
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“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the […]
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Editor’s note: Sadly, Joe passed away in 2021. His legacy lives on through all those who support the cause. We […]
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Editor’s note: Enjoy our series of stories this week celebrating – and remembering – beloved fathers in honor of Father’s […]
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Editor’s note: Our weeklong series of inspiring advocacy stories continues today with one contributed by Kim Levesque – a devoted […]
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Editor’s note: Today is National Cancer Survivors Day and we celebrate all pancreatic cancer survivors, whether they were diagnosed today […]
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“That’s why we hike, bake, bike, swim…” says a new national digital advertising campaign debuting this week on Facebook and […]
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One year ago, Erin Willett was performing “Hope’s Alive” at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) PurpleStride New York City in […]
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Editor’s note: Today we continue a series of stories celebrating – and remembering – beloved mothers in honor of Mother’s […]
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Today kicks off National Nurses Week, and we’re proud to bring you the story of a nurse who has more […]
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Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear PurpleStride T-shirts, some don business attire, others choose yoga pants. It doesn’t matter […]
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Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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Editor’s note: April 19-25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating, recognizing and thanking Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteers who move mountains for our mission in their communities are one-of-a-kind. They’re on […]
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Editor’s note: Please continue to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for up-to-date information and guidelines about coronavirus disease and pay attention […]
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Editor’s note: As the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) transitions its in-person PurpleStride walks/runs through June into “Virtual PurpleStride” events […]
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Editor’s note: Please continue to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for up-to-date information and guidelines about coronavirus […]
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Did you hear? Virtual is the new purple! As the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) transitions its March thru June […]
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Editor’s note: Sadly, Adrian Sorrell passed away in June 2020. We are grateful he allowed his story to be shared.  […]
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Editor’s note, March 16, 2020: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is changing daily. Please watch the U.S. Centers for Disease […]
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Colleen and Emily LaSalle have been involved with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) for nearly 10 years. For Emily, […]
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Editor’s note: All week long, leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing stories of love, inspiration and special connections made […]
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Editor’s note: We continue our 2019 Year in Review series today by recapping some of PanCAN’s high-profile media coverage this […]
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Editor’s note: We continue our 2019 Year in Review series with the stories of supporters taking action in their communities […]
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His wife saved his life. Joe LaRose gives credit for his early pancreatic cancer diagnosis to her – he had […]
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It’s a picture-perfect day at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) PurpleStride Boston 2019, and Craig Irving is greeting pancreatic […]
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Editor’s note: We sat down with Anna Shen for this interview on the day that her mother, Lucy, would have […]
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National Make a Difference Day is the fourth Saturday in October each year and is about taking community service to […]
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“This is going to be rough,” Raymond Penn said after a deep sigh, “but I tell my story to everybody.” […]
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Family and friends from across the country gathering to support a loved one diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Volunteers bringing about […]
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Editor’s note: We are deeply saddened to share that Adam Deal died of pancreatic cancer in December 2020. His advocacy […]
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It’s finally happening! You can now fundraise for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) PurpleStride – the walk to end […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) welcomes Columbia Sportswear executive Lisa Kulok to its esteemed board of directors. PanCAN’s board […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) fiscal year ended June 30, and it was one for the record books. We […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is proudly celebrating its first $1 million PurpleStride event – and thanking the passionate […]
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Editor’s note: Maggie Walsh works for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in its Washington, D.C., office. She recently shared a […]
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Editor’s note: It’s that time of year when kids are returning to school and their extracurricular activities – which may […]
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Kaz Iwamoto is proud to be a volunteer. His passion for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is fueled by […]
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Editor’s Note: Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott International, announced his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in May 2019. He recently participated in […]
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Editor’s note: World Gratitude Day is today, Sept. 21, and we thank all of our incredible supporters for all they […]
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Editor’s Note: In honor of Parents Day on Sunday, July 28, we’re re-publishing this article about Michelle Abraham supporting her […]
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In fall 2013, Charles Bogino was going in for what he believed to be a routine exam. His physician was […]
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Leslie Kissel was a larger-than-life woman, never known to back down from an adventure. Her days were filled with yoga […]
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“Jeopardy!” Host Vows to Fight the Disease and Support the Organization’s Urgent Mission to Save Lives and Improve Patient Outcomes […]
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It was a record-breaking morning filled with unforgettable moments for the more than 2,300 pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers, families, volunteers […]
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While many teens visit Washington, D.C., during their spring break school trip, 13-year-old Dylan Dedrickson and 16-year-old Maddy McDonald are […]
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As Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters in Southern California gear up for PurpleStride Los Angeles on May 4, a […]
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Steven Yedwabnick will never forget the thrill that shot through his body when he stood up with other 10-year pancreatic […]
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Though just a kindergartener at the time, now teenager Brennan Tominaga still remembers the loss of his Uncle Curt to […]
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Franco Juricic was a force to be reckoned with. His commitment to his family, his faith and his purple family […]
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April 7-13 is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and to show our appreciation, we want to highlight a few of the many […]
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When Allison Perlis of Potomac, Md., first began experiencing symptoms of pancreatic cancer in early 2017, she dismissed them as […]
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In April 2011, then 56-year-old John O’Grady was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Several months previously, he had been diagnosed […]
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PurpleStride®, the walk to end pancreatic cancer, moved up a spot on the Peer-to-Peer Forum’s annual “Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Thirty” list for […]
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High schooler Mikayla Dolge is in the final semester of her senior year. Despite the hustle of preparing for graduation, […]
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Dustin Lee James was a friend, husband, father and faithful . Friends and family say that his smile could light […]
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Kristin Escobar describes her older sister Tracy as “the healthiest person I knew.” Tracy was an active 37-year-old and mom […]
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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Editor’s note: Our “Year in Review” series recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic cancer research, national news, volunteer contributions […]
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Editor’s note: For today’s installment of our 2018 Year in Review series, we’re showcasing our extraordinary and passionate volunteers. You […]
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With 56 PurpleStride 5K walk/run events across the nation, 2018 was filled with an ever-present sea of “purple people.” Joining […]
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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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What could make two siblings coming together for a good cause even more inspirational? First, the fact that these two […]
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When it comes to corporate responsibility, Bell Nunnally goes beyond the standard engagement and sees it as an opportunity to […]
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Editor’s note: Bruce Hill died of pancreatic cancer in January 2019, but we share his story here in hopes that […]
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Every supporter of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has a personal story about how they came to the organization. […]
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‘Nobody knows you better than you do,’ and when it comes to dealing with pancreatic cancer, this old saying still […]
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Katy Keene would never have imagined that she would come face-to-face with pancreatic cancer twice in her life. She would […]
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This past September, long-time volunteer and advocate for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), Diane Borrison, celebrated her 12th year […]
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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Whipple procedure and treatment, Denise Johnson of Kansas City knew she wanted to do something […]
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Ariel Schulmeister was due to have her first baby girl on August 24, 2014, only two days after her father, […]
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When Kevin Cundiff was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, his doctor estimated that he had six months to live. […]
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While enduring the loss of her mother, Teri Larson turned her grief into action by volunteering for the Minnesota Affiliate […]
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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Editor’s note: Jennifer de Leon, a caregiver for her father, gave an inspiring speech at PurpleStride Los Angeles in May. […]
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Never underestimate the passion of a man who’s fed up. He’ll go to great lengths to fight back, tell the […]
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Navy blue, metallic gold and white are the colors that usually come to mind when baseball fans think of the […]
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Editor’s note: Our “It Starts with Someone” series chronicles all kinds of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters – volunteers, […]
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Editor’s note: Ahead of PurpleStride Washington DC’s  eighth anniversary on June 9, we are sharing an interview with one of […]
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“The Voice” Semifinalist Erin Willett Headlines with New Song “Hope’s Alive” DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (May 15, 2018) – More than 3,000 […]
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Raising more than $440,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) was a walk in the park for PurpleStride fundraisers who turned out at […]
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Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, the president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), and Erin Willett, the voice of “Hope’s Alive,” […]
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1. Shop till You Drop Let people know you are a part of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) purple […]
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Roberta Luna considers herself a courageous woman. After all, she’s a pancreatic cancer survivor who regularly skydives to bring awareness to the Pancreatic Cancer […]
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After the loss of their mom, Mother’s Day went from being an anticipated yearly celebration to one that sisters Jackie […]
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This May, Lindsey McDonald will slip on a purple T-shirt, lace up a pair of tennis shoes and hit the […]
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Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled […]
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Prospect Park in Brooklyn, N.Y., turned purple on April 14 when more than 2,000 individuals came together to raise funds […]
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Singer, Reality TV Star to Donate 100 Percent of Song Proceeds in Memory of Her Father and Those Fighting Pancreatic […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) was honored to participate in the Fighting for Hope: A Walk for Pancreatic Cancer […]
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Editor’s Note: Earlier this year, singer/songwriter Erin Willett released the single “Hope’s Alive,” an anthem of hope for those impacted […]
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“The Voice” Semifinalist Erin Willett to Headline Opening Ceremonies MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (April 11, 2018) – More than 1,600 people will walk […]
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NEW YORK (Mar. 27, 2018) – Thousands will walk to end pancreatic cancer, the world’s toughest cancer, at PurpleStride New York City on April 14 at Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, with Ron Claiborne, from ABC’s “Good Morning America and singer Erin Willett of “The Voice”.

Editor’s note: For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled […]
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After Mykel Crerie lost his mom to pancreatic cancer in 2017, he needed an outlet to channel his grief. So, […]
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PurpleStride®, the walk to end pancreatic cancer, earned a spot on the Peer-to-Peer Forum’s “Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Thirty” list, placing at […]
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Seven continents in just seven days – it’s a massive undertaking for even the most seasoned of travelers. But, for […]
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Editor’s note: Our “Year in Review” series recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic cancer research, national news, volunteer contributions […]
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It was the most difficult conversation a mother could have with a child. Barb Larson’s adult son, Jim Natysin, was […]
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The late Suzell Waller, RN, was immortalized on Dec. 5 when Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, renamed its […]
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This Thanksgiving marks five years since I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer. Just typing that simple sentence sends my […]
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Editor’s note: When photographer Alex Harris was asked to take pictures at PurpleStride Maryland, he agreed, knowing little about the […]
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A sea of purple blanketed the country once again as thousands gathered for PurpleStride, the walk to end pancreatic cancer, […]
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Editor’s note: Rich Valdes passed away in July 2019, but his legacy lives on through his dedication to PanCAN’s Silicon […]
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Editor’s note: It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and our focus is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re […]
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It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and the focus this year is to “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” One of […]
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“Live for Matt,” an evening of music honoring entrepreneur Matt Bencke, took place Monday, Oct. 23 in Seattle. Bencke, co-founder […]
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The pancreatic cancer community is no stranger to loss. With a five-year survival rate of just 9 percent, pancreatic cancer […]
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This Sunday, Oct. 15, tune-in to iHeart Radio Dallas’ “Sunday Morning Magazine” public affairs show featuring Pancreatic Cancer Action Network […]
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PurpleStride, the walk to end pancreatic cancer, surged from coast to coast the weekend of Oct. 7 as more than […]
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Cincinnati and Columbus turned purple on the weekend of Sept. 30-Oct. 1 as both cities hosted PurpleStride, the walk to […]
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Nearly 5,000 ‘purple people’ took the spotlight over the Sept. 23-24 weekend at PurpleStride, the walk to end pancreatic cancer. […]
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Note: This is the eighth installment in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer Andrew Miller as […]
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The Twin Cities turned purple this Saturday for PurpleRideStride Minnesota, the road to end pancreatic cancer. A record-breaking 68 pancreatic […]
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More than 4,000 people turned purple on Saturday, Sept. 9, as they took to the streets in Boise, Charlotte and […]
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Editor’s note: PanCAN congratulates Laryssa on being one of the top 10 finalists on last night’s 2018 Miss America Competition. […]
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Note: This is the seventh installment in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer Andrew Miller as […]
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Earlier this morning, two families affected by pancreatic cancer shared their stories on WBTV’s Morning Break in preparation for PurpleStride […]
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Editor’s note: Listen to Pam’s interview this Saturday, Sept. 2 on AM 980 The Mission at 5 p.m. CDT or […]
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It’s not every day that you get to hear from a Pancreatic Cancer Action Network research grantee and a Pancreatic […]
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Editor’s note: Watch Maureen’s interview with Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera as he talks about the second anniversary of […]
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My mom, Patti Swoboda, an otherwise healthy 54-year old woman, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just before Christmas in 2012. When […]
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Yesterday, The Dallas Morning News confirmed that former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Willie Townes succumbed to pancreatic cancer just one […]
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Laryssa Bonacquisti used her talents as a ventriloquist to win the 2016 Miss Louisiana competition. But since then, she has […]
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For most volunteers working with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, a personal connection to the disease prompted them to get […]
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Yohannes Gebreysus’s someone is his daughter, Absera. In less than two years, she’ll be off to college. It’s hard to […]
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Editor’s note: The following story from pancreatic cancer survivor Peter Penni recounts how PurpleStride gave him hope in the face […]
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When Mike Blacconiere pulled up to PurpleStride Indianapolis last month, ready to walk to end pancreatic cancer, he was more […]
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Note: This is the sixth installment in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer Andrew Miller as […]
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Kevin Denee recalls his inspiring experience attending PurpleStride Cleveland. He recounts how it felt to be among scores of supporters […]
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Earlier this month, members of our Atlanta Affiliate turned Midtown Bowl purple at the “Going Purple” Bowl-A-Thon. The affiliate partnered […]
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The center of the country took the spotlight this weekend as Milwaukee, Austin and Denver hosted nearly 3,900 people at PurpleStride […]
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Note: This is the fourth and fifth installment in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) volunteer Andrew […]
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From coast to coast, PurpleStride – the walk to end pancreatic cancer – made its way through cities large and […]
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Earlier today, our chief communications officer Michael Rosen and vice president of marketing, Jenny Isaacson, joined community leaders at the PurpleStride […]
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This weekend, we hosted three PurpleStride events in Washington, D.C., Northeastern Pennsylvania and Cleveland, OH . It was an absolutely huge […]
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Editor’s note: Mike Linse of Oklahoma and Andrew Miller of Oregon met through their mutual dedication to the Pancreatic Cancer […]
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The walk to end pancreatic cancer had a big weekend, extending to Delaware, Indiana, Oklahoma and South Dakota. These four […]
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PURPLESTRIDE WASHINGTON D.C. AIMS TO CHANGE THE COURSE OF NATION’S TOUGHEST CANCER Funds raised at PurpleStride, the walk to end […]
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Note: The following is from our #WhyIStride stories featuring Todd Horne, team captain for Team Horne, one of the top […]
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The saying, “Everything’s bigger in Texas,” holds true for our passionate pancreatic cancer community in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW). Earlier today, […]
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For each of us involved in the cause, it started with someone — the reason we were compelled to get […]
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Rachel Witt knew how much her mom, Sherri Ellison (MIM to everyone), loved the ocean. MIM lived with Witt and […]
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More than 40 supporters and fundraising champions gathered this morning at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Boston leadership breakfast […]
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Note: This is the third installment in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network volunteer Andrew Miller as he […]
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Sets a Fundraising Record with its Purple Reign Team for PurpleStride Los Angeles 2017 The staff at the Pancreatic Cancer […]
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An unseasonal sprinkling of rain in L.A. didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 1,500 who joined the sea of […]
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After losing her husband, Paul, to pancreatic cancer, Darcie Bontje longed for a way to honor his memory. Soon after, […]
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April – Volunteer Appreciation Month – may have ended, but volunteer appreciation never ends at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. […]
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Chicago and the Raleigh-Durham, N.C., area were a bit more purple than usual this past Saturday, as a combined 4,800+ […]
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David Robertson, closing pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, is on a mission to strike out pancreatic cancer, the third […]
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Kansas City Walks to End Nation’s Toughest Cancer PurpleStride Kansas City aims to raise over $475,000 to benefit the Pancreatic […]
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Erin Robertson, wife of Chicago White Sox pitcher, David Robertson, sat down with FOX 32 morning news anchor Corey McPherrin […]
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The following post was featured on the homepage of chicagoist.com, highlighting our upcoming PurpleStride Chicago event. Read the original article. […]
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Update — more PurpleStride in the news! Julie Fleshman, MBA, JD, our President and CEO, recently sat down with Tina […]
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Allison Zalesny of Chicago talks about her inspiration to join the fight against pancreatic cancer and why fundraising for and […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Invites All To Join PurpleStride Los Angeles, The Walk To End Pancreatic Cancer Event aims to […]
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“In Search of Dreaming” I wonder for how long this thing has been living inside me. A hidden, dormant deformity […]
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Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York turned purple this past Saturday as the “Purple People” took to the streets to […]
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PurpleStride Tidewater was back in action and better than ever this weekend! More than 700 striders flocked to Neptune’s Park […]
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Note: This is the second installment in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network volunteer Andrew Miller as he […]
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During PurpleStride, the walk to end pancreatic cancer, individuals across the country come together as one movement to Wage Hope […]
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PurpleStride Chicago to Raise Funds, Advance Research for Nation’s Deadliest Major Cancer PurpleStride is the walk to end pancreatic cancer […]
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This weekend, the pancreatic cancer community came together in two cities to Wage Hope at PurpleStride, the walk to end […]
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Why do we dedicate the entire month of April to celebrating our wonderful volunteers? The answer is simple: Because they […]
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Raleigh-Durham Walks to End Pancreatic Cancer at PurpleStride Funds raised at PurpleStride support vital research and clinical initiatives of the […]
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Note: This is the first blog in a 10-part series following Pancreatic Cancer Action Network volunteer Andrew Miller as he […]
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PurpleStride Tidewater Rallies Virginia Beach Community in Fight Against Nation’s Deadliest Major Cancer Funds raised at PurpleStride support vital research […]
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PurpleStride Las Vegas was an incredibly awesome event – so inspiring! More than 1,100 “purple people” came together yesterday at […]
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PurpleStride New York City to Raise Funds, Awareness for Deadliest Major Cancer Funds raised at PurpleStride support vital research and […]
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PurpleStride Birmingham Unites Community in Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer Funds raised at PurpleStride support vital research and clinical initiatives of […]
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Earlier today, our president and CEO Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, met with esteemed community leaders at the PurpleStride Charlotte 2017 […]
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In our continued observance of Black History Month, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network recently spoke with supporter Saundra Thomas. Saundra […]
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How do you take action during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month? Have you participated in November awareness-related activities in the past? […]
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Like many people, Lauren Higgins didn’t know a lot about pancreatic cancer until someone she loved was diagnosed. By the […]
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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – (Sept. 1, 2016) – Head Coach of the Carolina Panthers and two-time NFL Coach of the Year […]
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Though Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera may be used to leading his team from the sideline, he is taking […]
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We often say that the volunteers in our organization have “sparkle spirit”— a spirit filled with positivity, hope and passion. […]
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When Frannie Flatau was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007, she never entertained the idea that the disease may kill […]
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Each and every day, pancreatic cancer survivors inspire us to be trailblazers, pioneers and change agents for this disease. Today, […]
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My superhero mother had always been my strongest advocate.  It was my turn to be hers… After her passing I wanted to do more so I set out to make a big purple splash one day in November and that grew into a national movement now known as Purple for a Purpose.