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Pancreatic Cancer stole my MIL from us in 2017, after a short 6 month battle. Now we know more than we’d like to about this awful disease. But, we choose to do better, and ensure that others don’t have to endure this heart ache that we have. My now 10 year old daughter is an advocate for Purple Stride. We honor Janet daily. 💜💜

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It will be 2 years in 4 days that
Denny lost his battle. He completed his first and only walk in August, 2018.  Thank you to everyone that supported PurpleStride Louisville.  Love you Smooth!

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Rusty Stafford lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at age 41 years old. He was a son, husband, dog dad, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.

Rusty, we miss you every single day!

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There isn't a better feeling than  hosting an awareness table at your company with a survivor. When asked what a Whipple was, a coworker was surprised to realize that Shelly had first-hand knowledge. Shelly truly is our Wonder Wyman, and I will never forget the aHa moments that she gave that day.

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This photo is in celebration of survival. Because her doctor made her take the additional tests to find out what was wrong, she is here today. We are in this together, through grief and loss, love and life. We dance for hope, for survival, for taking action, and just because.

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On October 4, 2007, my little brother passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 38.  He was diagnosed just 18 months earlier, after months of misdiagnosis.  Jim wasn't just my brother, he was my best friend.  There wasn't anything we wouldn't do for each other, but I couldn't make him better.  I miss him every single day, and try to do something every day to help end this terrible disease in his memory.  On October 4, 13 years ago, Jim gave me one last hug, and I don't know how he had the strength to do it.   It was that I made him a promise I was going to do all I could to fight this terrible disease, so hopefully no one else would have to suffer as he did.  Love you, Jim!

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My honorary "little sis" at her first PurpleStride in 2013, shortly after her Whipple. She fought for 31 months and was one of the loves of my life. I won't stop spreading awareness and fighting for an end to this disease. From her earliest days of gleefully riding on my back, holding my pigtails, as we played "horse," until end end of my life -- I will remember her. She loved deeply, laughed heartily, fought passionately, and raised a beautiful son. Her wish was to end this disease for others, and I carry that wish with me. Still her big sis. Still taking action to find a cure for others. We are Alyson's Legacy. When a cure is found our "Alleycat" will have led the way.

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JOY HEINES                                  This is my friend Joy. We met for the first time as we both attended our first affiliate meeting in 2013. At that time, she was then an 8-year survivor. Joy is now our 16-year Survivor. She and I have become good friends. We have traveled together as chairpersons, advocates, and always-volunteers. Of the many photos that I have of Joy (I am her designated paparazzi), this one shows that the influence that she has on our world. She leads generations of kids to believe in hope, encourages other survivors, and inspires us to do more. In this post, I honor Joy, my extra reason to #DemandBetter, for an early diagnosis tool, a cure, longer lives, and complete survival. "We Believe.”             

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JOY HEINES                                  This is my friend Joy. We met for the first time as we both attended our first affiliate meeting in 2013. At that time, she was then an 8-year survivor. Joy is now our 16-year Survivor. She and I have become good friends. We have traveled together as chairpersons, advocates, and always-volunteers. Of the many photos that I have of Joy (I am her designated paparazzi), this one shows that the influence that she has on our world. She leads generations of kids to believe in hope, encourages other survivors, and inspires us to do more. In this post, I honor Joy, my extra reason to #DemandBetter, for an early diagnosis tool, a cure, longer lives, and complete survival. "We Believe.”             

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My sweet Mom lost her battle with pancreatic cancer September 12, 2015 after a brave 20 month battle. She fought with everything she had. And did it  with grace and dignity. Everything our group does is for my sweet Mom, for those that have lost their fight, and for those still fighting this beast.

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My Dad was diagnosed on Nov 24, 2015 with Stage 4 after going in to have a hernia repaired. He fought with bravery, courage, and hope undergoing multiple rounds of chemo and a clinical trial, and passed away on Nov 24, 2016. I miss him every single day but I know he'd want me to continue the fight for others battling this disease. Together we can spread awareness, raise funds for research, and find a cure. Keep shining, Daddio, I love you!

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I am surviving, I was diagnosed 9/15/19.  Fortunately my stage 2 tumor was in the head/neck of my pancreas and I underwent Whipple Surgery 10/3/19.  After 7 Folfirinox chemo treatments, my liver was suffering so we stopped chemo.  So far, I've had 2 clear scans.  I pray to be in the very small group of those whose cancer never returns.  And I pray that the 10% five year survival rate grows to 100%.  Thank you PanCAN!

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Vicki was diagnosed in June 2019, entered a clinical trial and fought with such heart and bravery.  She died on Jan 1st, 2020 at 63 years young.  I miss her so much.  My friends and I are running a marathon in her honor and to raise funds for PanCan - reading these stories broke my heart but lifted my spirits.  One day we will find a cure.