The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Colorado affiliate is hosting the PanCAN PurpleStride event on April 26 at Denver City Park. Denver7 is a proud partner of the event, with Chief Investigative Reporter Tony Kovaleski as emcee. The goal is to raise $300,000 to fund programs and services for pancreatic cancer patients and their families.
This event is part of a national movement with nearly 60 events scheduled across the country on April 26. The aim is to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer, which is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is only 13 percent, but if the disease is localized, it increases to over 40 percent.
There is a critical need for more awareness and research for pancreatic cancer, and the money raised through events like PurpleStride will help make an impact. Nationwide, PanCAN aims to raise $17 million through these events.
To participate, donate, or learn more about PurpleStride Colorado, visit purplestride.org/colorado. For more information about the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and its mission, visit pancan.org. The event is crucial in funding efforts to combat pancreatic cancer and provide support to patients and families affected by the disease.
