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Michael Kostiw is fundraising
Honor a Legacy: Support Pancreatic Cancer Research
My name is Michael Kostiw, a 20-year-old college student in Central New York. If you know me, you may or may not know that my father, also Michael Kostiw, passed away in March of 2024, following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and succumbing to complications from it.

It's been 6 months without my Dad, and yesterday, October 1st, would've been his 76th birthday. My father was a jovial and comedic man. He had no problem talking to anyone and everyone about anything. He was also a super caring, compassionate, selfless, and charitable man. He was a generous and charitable man who I remember always donating throughout my entire life to various organizations, causes, communities, and people. He instilled in me to be a generous and charitable person.

I want to raise money and awareness for pancreatic cancer research and treatment, a cause that I now hold very dear to me, to honor and remember my Dad through charitable action. He was a selfless man; this is what he would have wanted. This fundraiser is for me to carry on his legacy of selflessness and charity. To show and prove that I can do something.

This fundraiser is primarily for friends and family of my father and me to show support, but if it manages to reach others, that would be amazing.
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Lacy Schurr is fundraising
#MarkmyWord
Hi- it's Lacy and Amy-

You have come to this page for probably a couple of different reasons, but we are so glad you are here.

Aside from the fact that it is hard to catch early, PANCREATIC CANCER is also deadly because it can be tough to treat. This is because pancreatic cancer tumors don't respond as well to commonly used cancer therapies as other, less lethal types of cancer.

#MarkmyWord is the title and brain child of Tammy Behr to honor the fight of her husband Mark. #MarkmyWord takes on so many meanings for each of you. For us, It is a statement of solidarity, of commitment, and of fight for each other. #MarkmyWord this is reason we are taking on this adventure.

In moments of helplessness we find ways to support those we love in the ways that we know how, with the strengths that we have.

On September 9th in Pittsburgh, PA- The Toughest Mudder is the challenge-

Unlike other "running" events- starting at 8PM, we will be taking on a 10K course through the middle of the night. Our goal is to complete as many laps in 12 hours as we can! It will be probably the toughest adventure we have taken on together. Given a lack of training to life circumstances and maybe a surgery tucked in there, It will be even tougher!!!

What are we asking? Donate in any way you see fit.

A one time gift

A denomination per mile covered in the allotted time

You choose how you want to support. No amount is too small, or too big :). All monies will be donated on to Project Purple in honor of Tammy and Mark Behr.

More information about Project Purple: Project Purple is an impact-driven organization with a vision of a world without pancreatic cancer. Our mission is to find a cure for pancreatic cancer and improve the lives of patients through support, hope, and compassion.

To learn more about Project Purple click HERE
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Sophia Estrada is fundraising
Sophia Estrada Pancreatic Cancer Fundraiser

"Hurt and grieve but don't suffer alone, engage with the pain as a motive." — David Le'aupepe

When I was younger, I was incredibly challenged in math, almost comedically so. From fourth grade on, I was offered a tutor, and thank God for that tutor because Mary Claire became more than a teacher to me. As the years went on, we became friends, quickly becoming family. She adopted me, or I adopted her; either way, we loved each other very much. Confidant is an oversimplification, but for the means of time, we’ll call her one of the best confidantes and supporters any person would have the privilege of having. She was a perfect example of strong, female empowerment, which encouraged me to take risks and have fun, even when life felt out of control. Mc was one of the best listeners that comes with a lifetime of caring for others and a lack of ego. She may have started as a tutor for math, but she taught me so much more than I can ever verbalize.

In November 2021, Mc was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. As many know, pancreatic cancer is a swift and angry disease that takes lives very quickly. Mc died in March 2022 after a dignified and almost elegant battle. She never once dropped her head in surrender and was perfectly defiant, even until the end. Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake encapsulates the poise and determination Mc both lived and died by, and I firmly believe that a woman like her comes around once in a lifetime. I am genuinely grateful to have had the privilege of knowing and growing up with Mc. My only hope is to continue her legacy by trying to be a more understanding, kind, hilarious, well-educated, revolutionary woman who was always on the right side of history.

When I started this journey, in all honesty, I was looking for a 10K. I googled run for pancreatic cancer, and while 10K’s came up, nothing was as perfect as the Berlin Marathon, September 25th, 2022. Through this marathon, I hope to raise money to donate to Project Purple, an organization whose mission is to find a cure for Pancreatic Cancer. Mc spent much time abroad, teaching and, as she used to say, learning as well, and she had many stories of Berlin. September 25th happened to be the day before her wedding anniversary, and honestly, it felt like Kismet. Mc would have wanted me to try something new and explore a new part of the world in her honor.

My mission is to turn the death of my Swan into an act of courage and a way to give back in the most Mc way; by traveling and taking action. If I can donate to a cause that may save good people like Mc, or her loved ones from missing her as deeply as we all do, then I am so proud to be a part of this change.
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Lukasz Serafin is fundraising
Run for Project Purple
I elected to run the Chicago Marathon this year to help support Project Purple and to get in better shape! As everyone knows, the Marathon was cancelled this year due to COVID but I still want to do my part to support this organization and I am pledging to run 100 miles before the end of 2020 in doing so. With that, I ask my family, friends, and colleagues to help keep them supported through these though times. Project Purple depends on annual fund raisers, such as the marathon, to help fund their efforts. Since the cancellation of many of these, they are in need of our help!

So please join me in making a difference by helping to raise money to benefit Project Purple! Any donation will help make an impact! Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Project Purple: Project Purple is an impact-driven organization with a vision of a world without pancreatic cancer. Our mission is to find a cure for pancreatic cancer and improve the lives of patients through support, hope, and compassion.
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Jessika Saunders is fundraising
Jessika's campaign for Project Purple
I will be running the 2020, now 2021, NYC Marathon, raising awareness and raising funds to benefit Project Purple. I do this in honor of those who currently battle pancreatic cancer and in memory of those who have lost the battle but live on in our hearts and memories. Any amount will help support Project Purple. Thank you in advance for your support. More information about Project Purple: Project Purple is an impact-driven organization with a vision of a world without pancreatic cancer. Our mission is to find a cure for pancreatic cancer and improve the lives of patients through support, hope, and compassion. 6/24/20 UPDATE: The 50th NYC Marathon scheduled for November 1, 2020 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The 50th Anniversary race will now be run in 2021. I will be there to run for Project Purple. I want to thank everyone who has donated for your support.
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John Feusier is fundraising
Chicago Marathon 2020 (Johnny and Daniela x PP)

We are so excited to be running for the Project Purple team at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!

Well...excited and terrified, because this will be our first marathon! AAHHHH!! We are honored to be partnering with such an important charity, for a cause that means so much to our family. Any donation will help make an impact.

Project Purple is an impact-driven organization with a vision of a world without pancreatic cancer. Their mission is to find a cure for pancreatic cancer and improve the lives of patients through support, hope, and compassion.

www.projectpurple.org

Why is Project Purple so important to us?

My father, Roger, died of pancreatic cancer on February 2nd, 2017 right before his 62nd birthday. He was my best friend, hero, and biggest fan. Our family and friends, affectionately named the #Rogsquad, watched in awe as he courageously fought his battle.

Without a cure for pancreatic cancer, we, just like so many others, lost him far too early.

Thank you for your support as we run with Project Purple to beat pancreatic cancer and honor our dad.

#Rogsquad forever
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Hope Smith is fundraising
Join John and Hope in Cancer Support
Cancer affects all of us at some point in our lives. John and Hope have been blessed with mostly healthy family and friends for their first 30 years, but many of their loved ones haven't been as lucky. Help John and Hope support those that are directly impacted now. In loving memory of Mr. Kreilis.
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About Project Purple

Project Purple is an impact-driven organization with a vision of a world without pancreatic cancer. Our mission is to find a cure for pancreatic cancer and improve the lives of patients through support, hope, and compassion.

115 Main Street, Suite 1Seymour, CT 06483

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Health

Established

2011

Tax ID

27-3492063

NTEE code

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution

Project Purple is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 27-3492063. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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Project Purple

Honor a Legacy: Support Pancreatic Cancer Research

#MarkmyWord

Sophia Estrada Pancreatic Cancer Fundraiser

Run for Project Purple

Jessika's campaign for Project Purple

Chicago Marathon 2020 (Johnny and Daniela x PP)

Join John and Hope in Cancer Support