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I stride to honor the memory of my sister Laurie, who was a friend, teammate, confidant, fellow prankster, and example of how to live an authentic life!

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My Dad was a young, healthy 52 year old in 2012 when the world came crashing down. We all knew this was a devastating diagnosis but he was determined to give it his all. He passed at the age of 53, a mere 7 months after diagnosis.

My uncle was diagnosed several years later and passed within a week of diagnosis.

Diagnostic tools and treatments have got to improve!

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My father beat pancreatic cancer, but died right before his last chemo (chemo for preventative measure) from a heart attack on Feb 6th 2019. I am proud he beat the cancer, but extremely said the chemo weakened his heart. We need to find a cure!  My father was a amazing man, served in the Navy for 27 years, then worked as a social worker in a very poor Appalachia part of Ohio. This man gave all. He left behind a wife of 49 years, 2 daughters, one granddaughter and one grandson. We have to find a cure!!!!  I miss him so much and it hurts to watch my Son and my niece grow up not having him here!

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I stride for my daughter, Micky, and my dad, Danie.  Last year Micky was determined to walk across the finishing line, and she did. This year her family and friends will walk for her. She died in February 2020 at the age of 37. I’m also walking for my dad, who died in 1979 at the age of 39. 💜💜

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I stride for myself.   I am a 5 year survivor had so thankful for my sisters who walk with me every year!

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I stride for myself.   I am a 5 year survivor had so thankful for my sisters who walk with me every year!

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I stride for my friend John who fought this disease but died just 3 1/2 years later.   We miss you John!

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I stride for my friend John who fought this disease but died just 3 1/2 years later.   We miss you John!

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I also stride for my Grandpa, Rev. Carlis B. Wilson. He was a wonderful man and left behind a beautiful wife, three daughters and six grandkids. His diagnosis was shocking and  so was the time he lived past that - only a short two weeks. No one else should have to go through what he did.

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I stride to honor the memory and legacy of my beautiful Mom, Debbie Bertram. Just 51 years old when she was diagnosed. She fought a hard fight for 10 months but sadly, this disease proved to be too much. She was the kindest soul and had the best laugh. Every PurpleStride inspires me more and more to keep fighting so that eventually no other families have to go through what we did. Seeing that see of Purple is so incredible!!! Forever striding in honor of our survivors, caregivers and those we have lost too soon!

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Our team strides to honor the fight and memory of Cindy- our wonderful wife, mom and friend.  She fought her 22-month battle with strength, grace, determination and a smile.  She is greatly missed and we continue this fight in her memory and to change the course of this disease for others.

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My sister had a smile that would make anyone stop to talk. She talked to EVERYONE everywhere. I stride in memory of the wonderful years we spent together.  I love and miss you sis!

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Having experienced the loss of my father and my younger sister due to pancreatic cancer, I stride (or sponsor a family member) to help further research for a cure and prevention. I never want my sons or grandson to experience this awful disease! They are my reason to support this cause.

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My father passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 70. He was such a positive person who ministered to many. In fact his friends called him “Good News Man”.  I stride to increase survival rates.

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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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I'm striding for my Dad and my uncle, who both lost their battle with pancreatic cancer, and for a friend who is 51(!) and currently in hospice for metastatic pancreatic cancer and not expected to last the week.  I wish I could do more to combat this terrible cancer!  It takes so many good people too soon.   Seeing what my Dad went through the last week of his life was awful. We have to demand better options and more treatments  for those fighting this awful cancer!

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I'm striding for my Dad and my uncle, who both lost their battle with pancreatic cancer, and for a friend who is 51(!) and currently in hospice for metastatic pancreatic cancer and not expected to last the week.  I wish I could do more to combat this terrible cancer!  It takes so many good people too soon.   Seeing what my Dad went through the last week of his life was awful. We have to demand better options and more treatments  for those fighting this awful cancer!

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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.