How PurpleStride walk in Henrico is helping fight 'world’s toughest cancer'

Central Virginians took part in the fifth annual PurpleStride walk at Dorey Park in Henrico County on Saturday to raise funds and awareness for pancreatic cancer.

Hosted by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), the event raised more than $110,100, surpassing its $110,000 goal. Organizers said the money will fund cancer research and resources for those battling the disease, which has a five-year survival rate of 13%.

Kim Moore, the PurpleStride chair for the past three years, became involved after losing his brother to the disease. Moore and his sister served as caregivers during his brother's two-year battle with cancer.

"It's inspiring to me to see this many people together to come together, but it's also sad because we've lost so many people to pancreatic cancer, including members of my own family," Moore said.

Moore noted that the Richmond event has grown over its five years, and this year featured more survivors than the previous year.

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