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PurpleStride Chicago 2016
Come join us for the PurpleStride Chicago 2016 in Jackson Park Chicago on April 30th at 8:00 AM
THE GREATER CHICAGO AFFILIATE OF THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK
ANNOUNCES PURPLESTRIDE CHICAGO ON SATURDAY, APRIL 30 AT JACKSON PARK
WHAT: The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the nation’s leading organization creating hope in a
comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a
cure, announces PurpleStride Chicago 2016.
The walk/run through Jackson Park will raise awareness for the third leading cause of cancer-
related death in the U.S. and raise much needed funds to support pancreatic cancer research
efforts.
PurpleStride Chicago is one of 50 PurpleStride events taking place nationally. The millions of
dollars raised will be directed to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Funds raised help
provide personalized support for patients and support research grants and advocacy efforts to
increase federal pancreatic cancer research funding.
Visit www.purplestride.org/chicago for more information.
WHEN: April 30, 2016
7 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. Event begins
WHERE: Jackson Park - Groves 19A & 19B
5700 E Hayes Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
WHO: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network – Greater Chicago Affiliate
Pancreatic cancer survivors and supporters
Media Contacts:
Morgan Kingsland - PurpleStride Chair
Frank DeSeno - PurpleStride Media Chair
mkingsland@pancanvolunteer.org | (412) 779-0657 fdeseno@pancanvolunteer.org | (847) 207-4938
The Chicago community
