Every day, someone is diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer, but the Purple Stride wishes to help by raising funds towards research through a marathon. If you wish to donate or support them Visit http://support.pancan.org/ to find future events or browse their store. The event took place here in Las Vegas, at The Green in Town Square. It was on the March 25th, starting at 7:30 AM and ending at 12:00 PM. The Opening ceremonies began at 8:30 AM, the actual marathon started at 9:00 AM.
Senior, Emanuel Carranza said, “That's a good thing they're trying to do. It's a good way to raise money for patients.” Their goal was to raise as much as $103,000 and have raised over their goal with $105,000. This Money will be going towards programs to help those with pancreatic cancer. There were three special guests that performed at the event as well. The event’s Emcee was DJ Big D who could also be heard on the radio, 95.5 The Bull. Big D is dedicating his involvement to the Purple Stride to his father who died from pancreatic cancer in 2015. In Vanessa Legrand sang the national anthem and Paige Poole sang as an Elvis Presley impersonator. Also attending, Mark Shunock, who has raised over $300,000 for local charities here in Las Vegas, will also be attending as a presenting sponsor. The Purple Stride encourages you to register online. There is a small fee that is needed to register for the event. There were two different routes you could’ve taken. One option was to walk/run for 1 mile and the second option is 5 kilometers long. Events like this happen all the time here in Las Vegas, you just need to be willing to find then.
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