As a young mom with three children, the last thing Amy Johnston expected was a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. But when she was experiencing health problems with no definitive answers, she had to advocate for herself just to receive a diagnosis. She has been battling ever since. Watch as Amy shares her story and the mindset that has helped her through her journey.💜
In 2025, Project Purple raised a record-breaking $4+ million to support patients and fund transformative research. To our community: Thank you. Because of your dedication, we set records and increased our impact. We’re carrying this momentum straight into 2026. Together, we will create a world without pancreatic cancer.💜
On Wednesday, the Ansonia Softball Team brought the community together for a ‘Purple Out’ to rally around pancreatic cancer survivor Roger Hakins and Project Purple’s mission for a world without pancreatic cancer, in a game bigger than softball.💜
When Ella Harris laced up her sneakers on a crisp November morning for the New York City Marathon, she was ready for the challenge, ready for the pain, and determined to run every step in honor of her grandfather, Ron, who passed from pancreatic cancer in 2022. It was a journey of love, memory, and resilience: a way to keep her grandfather’s spirit close.💜
To read more about Ella running for Gramps, click the link in our bio and tap “News and Stories.”
Meet Beth Benedix, a professor emerita of world literature, religious studies, and community engagement at DePauw University. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June 2020, Beth recounts her sudden diagnosis in the emergency room. What followed was an intense journey that included complications from testing, weeks in the hospital with pancreatitis, chemotherapy, and the Whipple procedure.💜
Listen to episode 329 of the Project Purple Podcast, as Beth shares the emotional and physical toll of a recent recurrence, including the frustration of not being heard by medical professionals when new symptoms arose years later.💜
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We are one of the few charities to be an official charity partner of all seven Abbott World Marathon Majors! On top of that, we have another 20+ official charity race partnerships and a Pioneer Program that allows you to run any race you want as a member of our team.💜
To run as a member of our team, click the link in our bio and tap “Events | Full & Half Marathons + more!”
For more than three decades, Todd Zavorskas has been making a meaningful impact in his community, combining his love for cosplay, pop culture, and charity to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now with Project Purple, he is dedicated to raising funds for pancreatic cancer awareness and research following a loss that changed everything.💜
To read more about fandom in action, click the link in our bio and tap “News and Stories.”
Today, we celebrate the incredible strength of every mother, grandmother, and mother figure, especially those, like the women featured here, whose lives have been impacted by pancreatic cancer. Project Purple sends you our deepest love and unwavering support. Happy Mother’s Day to the women who inspire us every day!💜
A recent study showed that only 5.6% of pancreatic cancer patients are getting genetic testing. For PDAC, testing isn’t “optional.” It’s a Universal Germline Testing cancer. Translation? Every patient diagnosed should be offered a test. It’s literally the standard of care. Testing helps find targeted treatments and keeps families in the loop.💜
To learn your cancer risk, click the link in our bio and tap “Cancer Risk Assessment”
Calling all hoopers! 🏀💜
Join us for the Project Purple 3v3 Basketball Tournament—a day of competition, a dunk contest, and community vibes. Grab your squad and let’s play!
When: Saturday, June 27
Where: Connecticut Sports Center
The Stakes: $1,000 in total prizes ($750 for 1st place / $250 for 2nd) from our prize sponsor.
To sign up or learn more, click the link in our bio and tap “Project Purple 3v3 Basketball Tournament.”
Join Caroline Jaschke as she runs the 2026 Paris Marathon with Project Purple! As one of the world’s premier distance events, this race offers an incredible route through a truly iconic city. 💜
