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PurpleStride Walks Rally Thousands Nationwide, With Pittsburgh Near $500,000 and Colorado Closing In on $300,000

Donations bolster PanCAN programs to fund research, patient services, survivor support.

Overview

  • PurpleStride events, held nationwide Saturday, drew about 1,200 walkers in Pittsburgh and nearly 1,500 in Colorado.
  • Pittsburgh reported $475,000 and counting for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at North Park, supported by 122 teams and 45 volunteers.
  • Colorado tallied about $271,000 toward a $300,000 goal at Clement Park, with donations remaining open through June 30.
  • The Palm Beach–Broward walk in Florida raised more than $435,000, adding a major local total to the national effort.
  • Coverage also flagged promising early results from two pancreatic cancer drug trials reported last week, with PanCAN cited as a key research funder.