Fight Pancreatic Cancer At PurpleStride Chicago
The Chicago Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is Raising Funds and Awareness for the Fourth Leading Cause of Cancer Death in the United States
CHICAGO, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Currently only seven percent of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States will survive more than five years. More than 4,300 supporters will join the movement to Wage Hope and double pancreatic cancer survival by 2020 at #PurpleStride Chicago. The timed run and awareness walk will take place on Saturday, May 2 to raise awareness and funds to support the mission of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to advance research, support patients and create hope.
To learn more and register visit purplestride.org.
The day will honor pancreatic cancer survivors like Michael Weber who was diagnosed in August 2014. Since then, Michael has been utilizing the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to identify intuitions where he can receive treatments while traveling, as well as current information on the disease, from clinical trials, to diet and nutrition and symptom management. Michael will be attending PurpleStride with his team "Purple for Poppie" behind him, including his wife of 49 years, his three daughters, and his grandchildren who will be wearing purple for their "Poppie."
Participants will also be striding as a tribute to those who have passed away from the disease like Karen Steckbauer who lost her battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 33 more than 25 years ago. Karen's daughter Kelli Steckbauer, who was only eight years old when she lost her mother, has since joined the fight against pancreatic cancer. Kelli will be joined by friends and family in honor of her mother on event day.
"PurpleStride Chicago is an uplifting day meant to create hope and encouragement for people who've been affected by pancreatic cancer," said Steckbauer. "Funds raised help provide personalized support for patients and support research grants and advocacy efforts to increase federal pancreatic cancer research funding."
PurpleStride Chicago event details:
- Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Montrose Harbor
- Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and the event will start at 8:30 a.m.
- 5K timed run or awareness walk
- Family friendly activities throughout the day
- National Silver Sponsors:
- Celgene
- AbbVie
This year, it is estimated 48,960 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and approximately 40,560 will die from the disease. It is currently the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. A study by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, published in the journal Cancer Research, predicts that by 2020 pancreatic cancer will surpass breast and colorectal cancer to become the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.
To learn more about the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the Chicago Affiliate, visit pancan.org.
Follow us: www.facebook.com/jointhefight
Watch us: www.youtube.com/StopPancreaticCancer
Tweet us: @pancan & #PurpleStride
Instagram us: @pancan #PurpleStride
About the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. The organization is leading the way to change outcomes for people diagnosed with this devastating disease through a bold initiative — The Vision of Progress: Double the Survival for Pancreatic Cancer by 2020. Together, we can know, fight and end pancreatic cancer by intensifying our efforts to heighten awareness, raise funds for comprehensive private research, and advocate for dedicated federal research to advance early diagnostics, better treatments and increase chances of survival.
Contact:
Faith See
Public Relations Manager
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Direct: (310)-706-3369
Email: [email protected]
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Register today for PurpleStride Chicago!
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